Gies News Articles
Jul 02
Are companies consistent in sociopolitical activism at home and abroad?
Research from Gies Business professor Ishva Minefee points out that support from multinational organizations -- companies with a foothold in multiple countries -- doesn’t always translate to other countries where they have a presence.
More Articles
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 23
Study: Unfavorable FDA inspection outcomes associated with fewer future drug shortages
A common belief held that regulatory citations against drug manufacturing facilities led to drug shortages. A new study by Gies Business researchers Iris Wang and Gopesh Anand contradicts this belief.
Jun 18
Academic founders build broader tech, new study finds
New research from Gies Business suggests that founders with academic backgrounds may engage problems differently from their industry peers thanks to a mindset shaped not by product-market fit, but by intellectual curiosity.
Jun 13
UN Human Development Report cites Gies research on collective intelligence
Three of Gies professor Pranav Gupta's research articles are cited in the 2025 United Nations Human Development Report, which calls for a new vision of AI-augmented human flourishing, rooted in collaboration, intentional innovation, and investment in people's capabilities.
Jun 05
Economist Julian Reif unpacks the “Economics of Clean Air” and its profound impact on Illinois
Reif, whose research explores the intricate relationship between health, pollution, and economic factors, shed light on Illinois' air pollution trends, their associated risks, and potential policy solutions.
Jun 04
Gies alumnus Bill Chase establishes $1.2M fund for research in ethical decision making
The newly established Chase Family Research Fund will provide research grants and sponsor annual forums, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary perspectives and long-term impact.
Jun 02
Study: Erasing medical debt has little impact on financial health, credit access
Four Gies faculty studied the effects eliminating medical debt from credit reports and find no evidence doing so affected consumers’ credit scores or borrowing behavior.
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.
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.