Gies News Articles
July 14, 2026
A different kind of MBA, built for a different kind of career
Traditional MBA programs are facing growing pressure as AI reshapes hiring, salaries soften, and graduates take longer to find jobs. The Gies Business iMBA was built for this environment by focusing on experienced professionals who apply AI, analytics, and leadership skills directly at work while earning the degree.
May 26
What the MBA "Fire Sale" conversation is missing – and what we've learned from doing this differently
What we hope is that affordability becomes a permanent feature of more programs, not a temporary response to enrollment pressure.
May 01
Gies Business launches AI-native, human-centered Master’s in Business Analytics
Gies Business' newest fully online program builds AI into every course so students learn to use emerging technology throughout real analytics workflows. The program is project-based, with each course contributing to a portfolio of practical work.
Mar 03
How Aric Rindfleisch is helping shape digital marketing education through Gies Business iMBA program
Professor Aric Rindfleisch explains how digital marketing, online learning, and human insight power Gies Business’ globally recognized iMBA program.
Feb 09
Super Bowl ads key as brands chase last shared moment in media
Super Bowl LX once again proved that the ads have become an event of their own, with brands spending eye-popping sums to grab the attention of more than 100 million viewers watching at the same time.
Oct 03
Choosing the Right Online MBA Program: A comprehensive guide to asynchronous, synchronous, and hybrid programs
The rise of online MBA programs has made business education more accessible than ever. As working professionals seek flexible ways to earn an MBA degree online, it’s important to understand the different formats available.
Aug 28
Yang brings retail insight, investigator's eye to Gies Business
Nathan Yang has taught across formats at Cornell, McGill, and Yale, but Gies will still bring firsts. After years of teaching at legacy institutions, the innovation of business education at Gies was a major draw.
Aug 22
Gies Business reaches 70K learners in Ukraine through free online courses
The program, launched in early 2024, offers a series of fully online business courses to learners in war-torn Ukraine through Prometheus World University.
Apr 10
How a Gies Business chatbot is transforming learning and winning awards
Professor Douglas Laney developed Cleo, an AI-powered chatbot designed to help students learn data strategy and business analytics through interactive simulations. This innovative tool has earned international recognition, becoming a finalist for the "Most Innovative Use of AI" at the DataIQ Awards.
Apr 08
Gies graduate accounting ranked #3 by US News & World Report
Gies Business has been at the forefront of accountancy education for more than 100 years. As one of the nation’s first accountancy programs, Gies boasts a proud history of innovation, advocacy, and excellence.
Mar 25
PODCAST: The Surprising Link Between Creativity and Self-Indulgence
In the first episode the Research Reverb podcast, Gies Professor Jack Goncalo suggests that engaging in creative tasks can trigger a "treat-yourself" mentality, leading to indulgent behaviors such as overeating, drinking more alcohol, or skipping workouts.
Mar 05
Calculating the ROI of an MBA in the middle of your career
For mid-career professionals who are already juggling a challenging job with financial obligations and work-life balance, the potential benefits of an MBA may not be immediately apparent. To maximize their ROI, an increasing number of 30-something professionals are choosing a new path to an advanced degree.
Nov 11
Illinois Gies takes stackability to the next level
In the last five years, Gies has masterfully designed a suite of stackable educational degrees, where students can take a course and then apply that credit to the College's highly regarded iMBA or other certificate programs.
Nov 07
Stackable credentials: Building your skillset with LEGO-like academic steps
Just as building sets are designed to encourage open-ended exploration and problem- solving, stackable courses provide the flexibility for students to learn at their own pace. They foster the exploration of new ideas and subjects that lead to problem-solving.
Nov 04
Elliott leading Gies Business into a new era of purpose
W. Brooke Elliott is poised to shape the future of business education in her new role as dean of the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business and the first woman to hold this position in the college's century-old history.