Jun 19
Anna Kazlauskas, Open Data Labs CEO and creator of Vana, spoke with students and faculty from Gies Business about the revolutionary potential of decentralized data systems and their implications for the future of AI development.
Jun 18
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 16
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 13
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 12
Pisipati (FIN '04) offered students a candid look at the personal and professional lessons that have shaped his global business journey.
Jun 10
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
The Cozad New Venture Challenge celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, and Gies Business teams were well represented among its participants and honorees.
Jun 04
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.
May 28
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 27
VOCA Health is building a voice disorder management tool for ENT and speech pathology clinicians and patients. Gies Business is one of the presenting sponsors of the 2025 Cozad New Venture Challenge.
May 23
A startup, run by four Gies Business MSTM students, wants to help those in the East more reliably get their payment up front, while knowing who to work with in the West.
May 22
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.