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Many nonprofits are turning to online crowdfunding platforms to appeal to potential donors; however, a recent study has shown that when government funding becomes available, giving levels often drop.
Experts from Gies College of Business warn that the road to recovery will be long, with significant challenges to the local economy, housing market, and insurance industry.
In a presentation to fellow business deans at the 2025 AACSB Deans Conference, Brooke Elliott emphasized innovation, collaboration, and a focus on core educational values.
A study out of the University of Illinois Gies College of Business details the health risks posed by smoke plumes that have traveled across the country in the days following wildfires.
Gies accounting faculty William Ciconte, Andrea M. Rozario, and Oktay Urcan recently completed studies on the mixed impact that AI regulation has had on the business sector.
Now in its fourth year, Poets&Quants’ ranking highlights the most disruptive startups founded by undergraduates at top-ranked business schools. Each startup is selected for its potential to transform its industry and become a "game-changing" force in its market.
March with the LGBTQ+ and Allies at Gies Affinity Group in the Pride Parade on Saturday, September 30, to show support for the LGBTQ+ community of Urbana-Champaign. A group from Gies will meet at the staging area at 1:45 pm and line up together. (We’ll update you with the staging location once it’s determined by Pride Fest organizers.) Look for Gies apparel to find our representatives, and please wear your Gies gear. Also feel free to wear any Pride accessories you may have. Register here. After the parade, we’ll enjoy the CU Pride Fest Fair in downtown Urbana. See the full schedule for CU Pride Fest.
September 30, 1:45–5 pm
Georgia Herman • Gies Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
