Gies News Articles
Jul 22
Court blocks medical debt credit rule, but Gies study suggests limited impact
Judge reverses Biden-era rule, but Gies study shows eliminating medical debts from credit scores would have had little to no measurable impact on credit outcomes or likelihood of default.
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Jul 21
PODCAST: Gies Business Chief Marketing Officer Jan Slater
Branding a business school isn’t about marketing buzz—it’s about authenticity and purpose. Chief Marketing Officer Jan Slater joins The Gies Download to reveal how - and why - the Gies Business brand was built.

Jul 14
Beyond Bedford Falls: Social media and the new bank run
Gies Professor Emeritus George Pennacchi explores how current technology – particularly social media – can impact the actions of large uninsured bank depositors and lead to bank runs.

Jul 01
Crain’s New York honors Schumm for impact on financial wellness
Gies Business alumnus and fintech innovator Aaron Schumm’s relentless drive to build a holistic financial wellness ecosystem has earned him recognition as a Notable Leader in Finance from Crain’s New York Business.

Jun 30
When pressure sparks innovation
In a surprising twist to conventional wisdom, new research from Gies Business suggests that under certain conditions, companies striving to meet earnings expectations might become more efficient – and even more innovative.

Jun 25
Three Gies Business faculty named Advanced Study Scholars
As an Advanced Study Scholar, each faculty member will receive one course release for the 2025-2026 academic year to provide additional time to pursue their research, as well as a stipend.

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 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.