Gies News Articles
Oct 10
Networking and problem-solving highlight Supply Chain Industry Day
The Supply Chain Management (SCM) Program at Gies College of Business hosted its 8th Annual Industry Day on September 12, bringing together students, faculty, and corporate partners for problem-solving, networking, and career discussions.
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Oct 09
Joseph Mahoney Wins 2025 Dan and Mary Lou Schendel Best Paper Prize
The Schendel Prize honors work that has had lasting influence on management teaching, research, and practice. Mahoney received the award for his paper “Modularity, Flexibility, and Knowledge Management in Product and Organization Design."
Oct 07
PODCAST: What's in a name? The secret to product survival in competitive industries
In this episode, we dive deep into the power of product names with Gies Professor Olga Khessina. Her research reveals that the name of a product could be the difference between success and failure.
Oct 03
Choosing the Right Online MBA Program: A comprehensive guide to asynchronous, synchronous, and hybrid programs
The rise of online MBA programs has made business education more accessible than ever. As working professionals seek flexible ways to earn an MBA degree online, it’s important to understand the different formats available.
Oct 01
Ocasio named SMS Fellow, completing elite trio at Gies Business
Gies College of Business professor William Ocasio has been named a Fellow of the Strategic Management Society (SMS), one of the field's highest honors.
Sep 29
PODCAST: Gies Business alum and Culver's CEO Julie Fussner
Culver's CEO Julie Fussner talks about her unexpected path from marketing to the C-suite. From discovering a passion for organizational behavior to navigating uncertainty after graduation, she shares how a strong foundation at Gies Business helped guide her journey.
Sep 25
Douglas Hannah joins Gies Business to study change in action
Gies Business is a fitting next step for a scholar like Hannah, whose research focuses on strategy and entrepreneurship: how people organize to have an impact.
Sep 24
PODCAST: Can clinical trial transparency stunt drug novelty?
In our latest episode, we're diving into the complexities of transparency in drug development and its surprising impact on innovation. Professor Hanu Tyagi explores the tension between openness and creativity in the pharmaceutical industry.
Sep 23
Gies Business ranked as #6 public business school, #12 overall by US News
Gies Business is ranked #12 in the nation and #6 among all public business school in the latest undergraduate rankings by U.S. News & World Report, continuing Gies Business’ longstanding legacy of ranking in the Top 20 of all business schools and Top 10 among public schools.
Sep 22
Flourishing or Languishing? What Gies Experts Say About Workplace Well-Being
A 2025 Workplace Well-Being Report from Gies College of Business found a divide in the American workforce: 57% of employees report that they're languishing at work, while only 43% are flourishing.
Sep 18
Study: How creative engagement boosts brand loyalty
Research coauthored by Jack Goncalo and Maria Rodas shows consumers who actively contribute creatively feel more connected to a brand than those who passively engage. However, this connection only holds if they believe their ideas will be seen or considered by the brand.
Sep 16
Going the Distance: How commutes shape who governs
The source of the gender gap in government representation has been a topic of debate, but new research from Gies Business points to one possible cause that’s surprisingly simple: distance to the state capitol.