Gies News Articles
Sep 09
Study: Is autopay a double-edged sword?
New research finds that nudges do increase enrollment in autopay; however, consumers become more likely to just pay the minimum payment, according to working paper from Gies Professor Jialan Wang.
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Aug 28
Twin brothers find adventure (and themselves) during study abroad trips
Twin brothers Chris and Kyle Stefani were oceans apart during their study abroad trips, but they ended up with the same takeaway: a great experience isn’t determined by where you go, but rather how open you are to new possibilities once you get there.
Aug 21
PODCAST: Associate Dean Nehemiah Scott
Nehemiah Scott talks about what drove him toward a career in academia and how he's using his position to make a lifelong impact on students at Gies.
Aug 05
Staying power: How the Lasting Effects of Incentives Could Lead to Healthier Habits
Findings coauthored by professors David Molitor and Julian Reif are part of a multi-year, large-scale randomized control trial at the University of Illinois designed to rigorously evaluate the effectiveness of workplace wellness programs.
Jul 29
Purpose meets action in revamped cohort course
The curriculum for BUS 401: Crafting Your Purpose in Business was recently revised to give undergraduate students a chance to apply business skills toward their purpose.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 10
Gies students shine in 2024 Business Sustainability Case Competition
The competition focused on mapping the sustainability activities at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and competing teams from all over campus created data visualizations showcasing the university’s achievements in the sustainability area.
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.