Gies News Articles
Sep 12
Pal champions financial relief for homeowners
Avantika Pal’s research shines a light on the importance of advocating for homeowners facing foreclosure. Her work demonstrates how granting them extra time can significantly improve their chances of staying afloat financially.
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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.
Sep 04
Study: Creative idea generation at work leads to indulgent behaviors afterwards
Research co-authored by Gies professor Jack Goncalo finds that engaging in a creative-idea generation task subsequently led to more indulgent eating, drinking and exercise behaviors.
Sep 03
Tyagi explores risk, reward of transparency in pharma industry
The pharmaceutical supply chain, an intricate web that creates new drugs for patients, operates largely under a veil of secrecy. But making it more transparent may have a chilling effect on innovation, according to Gies assistant professor Hanu Tyagi.
Aug 12
Graebner named to Fellows Group of Academy of Management
Election to the Fellows Group is a distinction recognizing and honoring AOM members who have made significant contributions to the science of practice and management.
Aug 08
Study: Consumption-tracking technology mixed bag for consumers
While offering the promise of providing an early-warning system to consumers about potentially incurring penalty fees, consumption tracking may also instill a false sense of security or “complacency” among consumers.
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 01
Ahsen wins Young Researcher Award for blending business, tech to improve mammogram screenings
Professor Eren Ahsen’s research fuses the power of business, healthcare, and technology to develop applications that alleviate patient anxiety during mammograms and address disparities in access to these screenings.
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.
Jun 17
Green presents tax research results to White House Council of Economic Advisers
Gies College of Business professor Danielle Higgins Green visited the White House to present the findings of a recent research paper, which could have wide-ranging effects on the United States tax system.
Jun 03
Twelve Gies faculty earn promotions for 2024
Promotion is a recognition of these faculty members’ ongoing dedication and productivity in the classroom and in the research field. Their efforts in these dual missions of the College elevate the reputation of Gies.
May 20
Ybarra explores how communion and agency impact loneliness in the workplace
Research coauthored by Gies College of Business Professor Oscar Ybarra presents evidence that the concept of loneliness may be more complex than previously assumed.