News Articles
Aug 04
MakerGirl expands programs, university partnerships post-iVenture
Since its inception, MakerGirl has impacted the lives of over 6,000 girls through more than 560 sessions on university campuses and through #MakerGirlGoesMobile road trips in 28 states and four countries.
Jul 18
Disruption Lab, EY explore impact of quantum computing on business
The Disruption Lab partnered with EY on an early project to immerse students in quantum computing and virtual reality, which is expected to transform the future as it enables computations that are not possible with traditional computing capabilities.
Jul 14
MBA vs. MSM: Which Degree is the Right Fit for You?
Master’s degrees in business administration (MBA) and management (MSM) offer two ways to create an advantage when seeking a promotion or pursuing a new career path. To understand which one is right for you, consider your current work experience and long-term career goals.
Jul 11
PODCAST: iVenture director Manu Edakara
The expectation was that Manu Edakara would become a doctor or lawyer, but his passion was for something far different: entrepreneurship. Today, Manu heads up the iVenture Accelerator at the University of Illinois, helping budding entrepreneurs follow their passions as well. Manu is Tim Sinclair’s guest on this episode of the Gies Download.
Jul 08
Gies alumna receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Gies Business alumna and Brigadier General Wilma Vaught '52, USAF, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Thursday, July 7.
Jun 15
FindMBA: The latest teaching innovations in online MBAs
As the number of online MBA students surpass residential MBAs the first time, advances in teaching technologies are greatly improving the learner experience.
Jun 13
Two iMBA students named “Best & Brightest” by Poets&Quants
Taylor Stratton, a 31-year-old working in the University of Colorado Boulder athletic department, and Eduardo Martins Rocha, a 39-year-old business services manager in Colombia, were named to this year’s prestigious list.
Jun 07
iVenture Accelerator welcomes eighth and largest cohort
The University of Illinois’ iVenture Accelerator – powered by Gies College of Business – has admitted 16 startups into its eighth and largest cohort ever. This year’s group consists of 55 full-time students from 30 fields of study.
Jun 06
Gies virtual immersions explore culture, global issues
Gies virtual immersions are offered to all iMBA, iMSM and iMSA students. The College has partnered with local universities to introduce global business cultures and opportunities in Ghana, Colombia and Japan.
May 31
Right time, right fit: Salvani uses iMSM to advance philanthropy career
Jon Salvani is a proud representative of the University of Illinois; but one thing was missing: he wasn’t an alum. Wanting to deepen his connection to the UIUC community and advance his career in philanthropy, Salvani earned his Master of Science in Management online at Gies.
May 26
PODCAST: Gies professor Don Fullerton on environment vs. economy
Author, researcher and Gies professor Don Fullerton joins Tim Sinclair in this episode of the Gies Download podcast. Don studies the effects of environmental policy on the economy and then presents his research to world leaders and decision makers. Is it even possible to save the environment and protect the economy at the same time? Don's research might surprise you.
May 10
Submariner Jasen Hicks works toward MBA when he’s not underwater
After being stationed across both the United States and the world Naval Submarine Officer Jasen Hicks will retire from the Navy next year. He is planning on capping off his military career with 20 years under his belt and an MBA from Gies College of Business.
May 04
Gies Business, AXIS renew partnership to attract students, support insurance research
Gies Business and AXIS Capital Holdings Limited have renewed their partnership agreement, in which AXIS will contribute $1 million to help attract more students to the (re)insurance industry, teach them about risk management, and fund leading-edge faculty research that can support the field.
May 04
PODCAST: Secret Service agent turned iMBA student Lucy Chang Evans
Lucy Chang Evans has been everything from a civil engineer to a Secret Service agent to a stay-at-home mom. For most of her adult life, Lucy has walked the fine line of balancing ambition with circumstance – leading her down numerous paths including running for public office and going back to school at nearly 50 years old.
May 02
Gies Partners with State of Illinois on data platform for cannabis industry
Gies and the Disruption Lab have been hired to collect and analyze data about the burgeoning cannabis industry in the State of Illinois. The initiative is designed to help shape the cannabis industry’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and social justice regulatory policies.