Be sure to stay informed and connected with your Gies Business colleagues.
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.
Staff, faculty, and PhD students who need a new or updated headshot can have their photos taken Monday, October 2, from 1:30-4:00 pm in 170 Wohlers Hall. Sessions are walk-in only and are first come, first served.
October 2, 1:30–4 pm • 170 Wohlers Hall
Jeremy White • Marketing & Communications
