Gies News Articles
May 28
Study questions value of mid-year student tests when linked to teacher bonuses
New research coauthored by Vanitha Virudachalam finds that interim student assessments, when combined with merit-based teacher incentives, can have limited or even negative effects on teacher motivation and school outcomes.
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May 22
Paper: AI-human task-sharing could cut mammography screening costs by up to 30%
The most effective way to harness the power of artificial intelligence when screening for breast cancer may be through collaboration with human radiologists — not by wholesale replacing them.
May 20
PODCAST: Can Community Notes really stop misinformation on social media?
In this episode of Research Reverb, we explore the effectiveness of crowd-sourced fact-checking systems in combating misinformation, focusing on X (formerly Twitter) and its "Community Notes" feature.
May 19
Wymer Hall advancing sustainability at Gies Business
Gies Business has long had a commitment to sustainability and good stewardship of resources. It is now on a path to be the first college at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to achieve net zero status.
May 16
New analytics-driven framework aims to improve care of chronic disease
The study aimed to improve diabetes care by developing a predictive and prescriptive framework for allocating health care encounters more effectively, especially for socioeconomically and demographically diverse populations.
May 15
iVenture Accelerator announces 2025 cohort
Cohort includes 37 students representing Gies Business, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, The Grainger College of Engineering, i-School, College of Media, College of Fine & Applied Arts, and the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES).
May 13
Gies to receive honorary doctorate from University of Illinois
In recognition of his many contributions to higher education, the state of Illinois, and beyond, the University of Illinois will bestow an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters upon Larry Gies (ACCY ’88) during the May 2025 campus commencement ceremony.
May 07
Curtis’ real-world approach earns top teaching award
An anthropology degree, temporary work, and an encounter with a fraudster all contributed to Susan Curtis’ unconventional path to teaching. In more than two decades at Gies Business, she has touched the lives of thousands of students.
May 06
PODCAST: How mobile app failures disrupt in-store shopping journeys
Ever had an app crash just as you were about to make a purchase? You're not alone, and it could cost businesses millions! In our latest podcast episode, we dive deep with Gies Professor Unnati Narang into the surprising impact of mobile app failures on retail.
May 01
Gies Business faculty recognized for teaching excellence
A strength of Gies College of Business is the exceptional teaching quality of its faculty. One annual highlight for the College is the recognition of notable achievement by faculty in the classroom.
Apr 30
Dossey to deliver convocation address on purposeful living
The co-founder and co-managing partner of San Francisco-based Tensile Capital Management will share his insights on developing your life’s purpose at this year’s Gies College of Business convocation ceremony on May 16, 2025.
Apr 28
New study shows gig economy as viable pathway to entrepreneurship
The gig economy is gaining in popularity, from ride-sharing company to short-term rentals and freelancers. Recently, researchers were curious to see whether those involved in the gig economy were using their participation to become entrepreneurs.