Gies News Articles
Oct 20
How COVID-19 reshaped the future of social security
A new study found that excess deaths from COVID-19 reduced future Social Security obligations by $205 billion. However, these fiscal "savings" highlight the profound human cost of the pandemic and do little to ease the overall strain on government finances or Social Security’s long-term solvency.
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Oct 17
Sehy shows sometimes biggest leaps lead to best rewards
Ally Sehy rejoined her alma mater this fall as an adjunct clinical assistant professor of finance, where she hopes to help students connect the dots — linking the skills students are acquiring with the career goals they hope to achieve.
Oct 16
The Quantum You Want: Qubits, forecasts, and the next tech revolution
Think today’s tech is powerful? Imagine a computer that doesn’t just calculate faster, but thinks in a fundamentally different way—unlocking secrets from the weather to the molecules that make us.
Oct 14
Burwitz energizing the next generation of business leaders
After a remarkable 22-year career in corporate finance at Energizer Holdings, Jackie Burwitz is bringing that wealth of real-world experience to the classroom as a finance faculty member at Gies College of Business.
Oct 13
How tax regulation, transparency are reshaping cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency use has skyrocketed, tax enforcement has struggled to keep up. A new study coauthored by Gies Business professor Tony Zhang finds that greater tax reporting transparency significantly boosts compliance, affects crypto prices, and offers key guidance for shaping future regulation.
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.
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 08
Morris helping students see finance through a practitioner’s lens
Professor Matthew Morris is especially excited to bring his expertise in impact investing to Gies Business, where he’ll contribute to a faculty known for bridging academic theory and industry practice.
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 06
Ren exploring how auditor-provided tax services impact auditor independence
Professor Bo Ren says his teaching will focus not just on the basics but also on the tools students need to succeed outside the classroom
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 02
The Pollution Shell Game
In an age where companies are eager to prove their environmental credibility, some are divesting "dirty assets" like plants that produce pollution. But what if that celebrated practice isn't actually addressing environmental harms? Where does industrial pollution go when companies divest?