Gies News Articles
Jul 22
IBC student team redesigns Cannabis DEI dashboard, unlocking deeper insights
Gies professor Justin Leiby is overseeing the project, working with IBC students to redesign a dashboard to make it easier to analyze complex information related to diversity, equity and inclusion and social justice regulatory policies.
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Jul 09
Elliott named 11th dean of Gies College of Business
Dr. W. Brooke Elliott has been selected as dean of Gies College of Business and the Josef and Margot Lakonishok Professor in Business, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.
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Jul 01
Ahsen wins Young Researcher Award for blending business, tech to improve mammogram screenings
Professor Eren Ahsen’s research fuses the power of business, healthcare, and technology to develop applications that alleviate patient anxiety during mammograms and address disparities in access to these screenings.
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Jun 24
Gies Business launches Derivatives and Trading Academy
Starting this fall, a cohort of 34 students selected for this academy will begin taking its three core courses. Future students will apply to join the academy during their sophomore year.
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Jun 21
Fonseca lends expertise to New York Times article on slowing construction of new homes
In the article, Fonseca draws upon her recent research on mortgage rates to shed some light on how those rates affect new home construction and how that might affect first-time home buyers.
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Jun 17
Green presents tax research results to White House Council of Economic Advisers
Gies College of Business professor Danielle Higgins Green visited the White House to present the findings of a recent research paper, which could have wide-ranging effects on the United States tax system.
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Jun 05
Mendoza wins Outstanding Educator Award by IL CPA Society
Award recognizes those who contribute to the education of accounting students through their leadership, teaching excellence, and active involvement in the accounting profession.
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Jun 03
Twelve Gies faculty earn promotions for 2024
Promotion is a recognition of these faculty members’ ongoing dedication and productivity in the classroom and in the research field. Their efforts in these dual missions of the College elevate the reputation of Gies.
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May 29
Adapting the curriculum for the future of business
Business schools are facing pressure to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment marked by technological advancements, globalization, and emerging high-growth industries. This requires us to take a critical look at how and what we teach.
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May 20
Ybarra explores how communion and agency impact loneliness in the workplace
Research coauthored by Gies College of Business Professor Oscar Ybarra presents evidence that the concept of loneliness may be more complex than previously assumed.
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May 06
Implementing AI technology in business education
Gies' Chief Disruption Officer Robert Brunner shares his approach to adopting artificial intelligence and illustrates how the College is embracing new technologies and preparing students for what they will encounter in their future careers.
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May 01
Gilmore Business and Social Innovation Fund created to support experiential learning
With a vision to bridge the gap between business and social innovation, the Gilmore Business and Social Innovation Fund will provide crucial support to both the Magelli Office of Experiential Learning at Gies Business and the Community Learning Lab at the School of Social Work.