News Articles
Jun 22
iVenture welcomes 40 student entrepreneurs for ninth cohort
The University of Illinois’ iVenture Accelerator has admitted 11 startups into its ninth cohort. This year’s group consists of 40 full-time students from 26 fields of study and seven colleges on the University of Illinois campus.
Jun 14
Nehemiah Scott chosen to lead undergraduate programs at Gies College of Business
As associate dean, Scott will lead strategic planning, operations, budget, and communications — all with a focus on creating an unmatched student experience — for the Office of Undergraduate Programs at Gies.
Jun 12
Entrepreneurship through Acquisition: Gies grad puts coursework into action
Launched in 2019, Entrepreneurship through Acquisition teaches students about a lower-risk route to entrepreneurship they may not have considered – buying a small business rather than starting one from scratch.
Jun 07
The dark side of online shopping: How retail marketplaces game the system
New research from Gies College of Business uses game theory to analyze how online retail marketplaces such as Amazon pit sellers against each other to boost revenue, making it harder for consumers to identify the best product to buy.
Jun 05
FIND MBA: How to prepare for your online MBA program
Returning to school as a working professional can be a major challenge, but online MBA programs offer flexibility for participants to balance work and study.
Jun 02
PODCAST: Gies professor and travel expert Mark Wolters
Mark Wolters is a Teaching Associate Professor of Business Administration as well as the host of a popular travel-based YouTube Channel, Wolters World.
Jun 01
Gies students partner with small businesses in Diverse Supplier Development Program
The Magelli Office of Experiential Learning gives students access to real-world, client-based projects. And through the Diverse Supplier Development Program, students are making an impact for small businesses from diverse backgrounds.