Oct 14
Torelli: From civil engineer to Gies department head
Carlos Torelli will apply his engineering mindset and marketing expertise to his new role as head of the Department of Business Administration at Gies. “We have a responsibility to give back in academia at a certain point in our careers. I returned to Gies because I knew they would value my skills and my background and give me the opportunity to make an impact."
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Oct 07
How design thinking can meet the growing demand for disruptive, agile thinkers
By more fully integrating design thinking into education, we can teach the next generation of business leaders how to build upon the business lessons learned during the pandemic and inject more diverse thought into the workforce.
Sep 22
Examining the role of trust in negotiations
Mingshuang Ji joined Gies this fall as an instructor of business administration. In addition to researching team dynamics, trust, and negotiation, Mingshuang is teaching Business Dynamics (B201) and Business in Action (B301).
Sep 21
Conquering the last mile — Turning data into better delivery systems
Mohammad Moshref-Javadi joined Gies this fall as a teaching assistant professor of business administration. His research focuses on the modeling and evaluations of multi-channel and omni-channel distribution systems. He teaches courses in operations strategy, supply chain and business analytics, and decision making.
Sep 16
Finding motivation in a material world
Sarah Lim joined Gies this fall as an assistant professor of business administration after completing her PhD in marketing from Cornell University. Her research focuses on consumer well-being, experiential consumption, social connection, and technology.
Sep 14
Should I stay or should I go? How multinational firms respond to socio-political violence.
Ishva Minefee joined Gies this fall is an assistant professor of business administration. Ishva is a 2017 Gies alumnus with a PhD in business administration. His research focuses on corporate responses to social movement activism as well as the (non)-financial consequences of those responses.
Sep 13
Gies ranked No. 7 undergraduate public business school
Gies College of Business is once again ranked as a Top 10 public undergraduate business program, according to the latest rankings released by US News & World Report. Gies Business was ranked No. 7 among public undergraduate business programs and No. 14 overall.
Sep 10
Multicultural marketing and power of paradox brands
Maria Rodas is an assistant professor of business administration at Gies. Her research focuses on the marketing preferences of bicultural consumers, and she’ll be teaching consumer behavior and brand management at Gies.
Sep 08
PODCAST: Gies Business Dean Jeff Brown
Gies College of Business Dean Jeff Brown has many stories to tell, including unbelievable, first-hand accounts from two of the most notable events in modern history. Now leads one of the most successful and respected business schools in the nation. Jeff is the guest on this episode of the Gies Download podcast.
Sep 07
Sharing is caring — How “bragging” impacts interpersonal relationships
Gies professor Oscar Ybarra studies the science of personal achievement and how social interaction and relationships influence the brain and mind. He teaches 300-level classes in management and organizations, where he hopes to help students understand organizational behavior.
Aug 25
Four “must ask” questions before starting an online MBA program
New online MBA programs are popping up seemingly every day, thanks to technological advancements and the unprecedented flexibility they offer. But not all online programs are created equal. So Gies' Chief Learning Officer Tawnya Means gave us four questions you should be asking before you pick an online program.
Aug 23
Watkins awarded University of Illinois System’s Presidential Medallion
Gies Associate Dean and Managing Director of SHIELD Illinois Ron Watkins has been chosen a recipient of the University of Illinois System’s Presidential Medallion in response to his aggressive, unparalleled response to the COVID-19 pandemic.