Gies News Articles
Apr 21
Gies Business announces creation of Origin Ventures Office of Entrepreneurship
The Office will broadly support the entrepreneurial activities of learners, the knowledge creation and dissemination of top faculty in the field, and the curricula needed to bring that knowledge into the classroom.
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Apr 18
Desiring to be an agent of change, PhD student Yamoah is making his mark
Yamoah earned a $25,000 Deloitte Foundation Fellowship, which is given to 10 top accounting PhD candidates in the country and is intended to strengthen the pipeline of the accounting faculty.

Apr 15
Gies hosts Supply Chain Management Conference on sustainability, social responsibility
More than 70 academics, industry leaders, and students gathered to explore how companies can minimize environmental impact and strengthen ethical practices across supply chains.

Apr 14
Globally minded marketing textbook offers modern approach to reaching cultures
Gies professors Carlos Torelli and Maria Rodas lay out a roadmap on how 21st century businesses can successfully market to subcultures within the United States, as well as to consumers in foreign markets.

Apr 10
How a Gies Business chatbot is transforming learning and winning awards
Professor Douglas Laney developed Cleo, an AI-powered chatbot designed to help students learn data strategy and business analytics through interactive simulations. This innovative tool has earned international recognition, becoming a finalist for the "Most Innovative Use of AI" at the DataIQ Awards.

Apr 08
Gies graduate accounting ranked #3 by US News & World Report
Gies Business has been at the forefront of accountancy education for more than 100 years. As one of the nation’s first accountancy programs, Gies boasts a proud history of innovation, advocacy, and excellence.

Apr 08
PODCAST: The hidden costs of cheating - Lessons from the Houston Astros scandal
In the second episode of the Research Reverb podcast, Gies Business professors Deepak Somaya and Joe Mahoney unpack three major factors that undermined the Astros’ efforts and draws powerful lessons for businesses.

Apr 03
Dean Brooke Elliott talks leadership, purpose on WealthTech on Deck podcast
Gies College of Business Dean Brooke Elliott discussed the College's commitment to "Business on Purpose" and how it's shaping the future of business education in a recent appearance on the WealthTech on Deck podcast.

Apr 02
Gies Business ranked #5 public business school by Poets&Quants
Gies Business was ranked #5 among public business schools (#19 overall) and ranked #3 overall in academic experience.

Apr 01
PODCAST: Gies alumnus, accounting pioneer Lester McKeever
In the latest episode of the Gies Download, Gies Business alumnus Lester McKeever (ACCY '55), shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming one of the first Black CPAs in the United States.

Mar 31
When it comes to AI, to trust or not to trust, that is the question
Artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding into nearly every field, but skepticism about its recommendations remains. That’s what Gies professor Sarah Lim has found in new research.

Mar 25
PODCAST: The Surprising Link Between Creativity and Self-Indulgence
In the first episode the Research Reverb podcast, Gies Professor Jack Goncalo suggests that engaging in creative tasks can trigger a "treat-yourself" mentality, leading to indulgent behaviors such as overeating, drinking more alcohol, or skipping workouts.