Gies News Articles
Jun 19
Data analytics expert explores value of user-owned AI
Anna Kazlauskas, Open Data Labs CEO and creator of Vana, spoke with students and faculty from Gies Business about the revolutionary potential of decentralized data systems and their implications for the future of AI development.
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Jun 18
Academic founders build broader tech, new study finds
New research from Gies Business suggests that founders with academic backgrounds may engage problems differently from their industry peers thanks to a mindset shaped not by product-market fit, but by intellectual curiosity.
Jun 16
PODCAST: Former White House Chief of Staff Sam Skinner
From humble beginnings at Illinois to high-stakes decision-making in Washington, Gies Business alumnus Sam Skinner shares candid stories about leadership, public service, mentorship, and the power of surrounding yourself with good people.
Jun 13
UN Human Development Report cites Gies research on collective intelligence
Three of Gies professor Pranav Gupta's research articles are cited in the 2025 United Nations Human Development Report, which calls for a new vision of AI-augmented human flourishing, rooted in collaboration, intentional innovation, and investment in people's capabilities.
Jun 12
Sandeep Pisipati inspires students in Gies Conversations series
Pisipati (FIN '04) offered students a candid look at the personal and professional lessons that have shaped his global business journey.
Jun 11
Fonseca shares expertise with New York Times on frozen housing market
Despite early 2025 optimism for a housing market rebound—driven by easing inflation, a strong economy, and falling mortgage rates—the US market has taken a downturn.
Jun 10
Gies Business initiative blooms with new courtyard enhancing campus ecology, aesthetics
Gies Business is partnering with the Department of Landscape Architecture to transform outdoor spaces south of the Business Instructional Facility and east of the under-construction Steven S. Wymer Hall into a vibrant garden.
Jun 09
Gies teams shine at Cozad New Venture Challenge
The Cozad New Venture Challenge celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, and Gies Business teams were well represented among its participants and honorees.
Jun 06
Gies professor weighs in on AI weather forecasting
Microsoft has introduced a new AI-driven weather forecasting model, joining other tech giants like Google, Nvidia, and Huawei in using artificial intelligence to predict the weather.
Jun 05
Economist Julian Reif unpacks the “Economics of Clean Air” and its profound impact on Illinois
Reif, whose research explores the intricate relationship between health, pollution, and economic factors, shed light on Illinois' air pollution trends, their associated risks, and potential policy solutions.
Jun 04
Gies alumnus Bill Chase establishes $1.2M fund for research in ethical decision making
The newly established Chase Family Research Fund will provide research grants and sponsor annual forums, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary perspectives and long-term impact.
Jun 02
Study: Erasing medical debt has little impact on financial health, credit access
Four Gies faculty studied the effects eliminating medical debt from credit reports and find no evidence doing so affected consumers’ credit scores or borrowing behavior.