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The Bottom Line
Access past issues of The Bottom Line, Gies' internal newsletter distributed by email to Gies faculty and staff every Monday.
Microsoft Teams
A group collaboration platform for Gies faculty and staff to connect with each other during this period of remote work and beyond.
Gies Collegewide Meetings
Recordings of major collegewide meetings and workshops.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pisipati (FIN '04) offered students a candid look at the personal and professional lessons that have shaped his global business journey.
Despite early 2025 optimism for a housing market rebound—driven by easing inflation, a strong economy, and falling mortgage rates—the US market has taken a downturn.
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
