News Articles
May 19
Wymer Hall advancing sustainability at Gies Business
Gies Business has long had a commitment to sustainability and good stewardship of resources. It is now on a path to be the first college at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to achieve net zero status.
May 15
iVenture Accelerator announces 2025 cohort
Cohort includes 37 students representing Gies Business, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, The Grainger College of Engineering, i-School, College of Media, College of Fine & Applied Arts, and the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES).
May 13
Gies to receive honorary doctorate from University of Illinois
In recognition of his many contributions to higher education, the state of Illinois, and beyond, the University of Illinois will bestow an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters upon Larry Gies (ACCY ’88) during the May 2025 campus commencement ceremony.
May 08
Gies iMBA catalyzing entrepreneurial pursuits
With varied backgrounds and aspirations, John Miller, Valeria Fournet, and David Gray all found the program to be a transformative experience that equipped them with the skills and confidence to pursue their passions.
May 05
63-year wait ends: Cohen to be awarded bachelor's degree from Gies Business
After six decades and a little nudge from family, 86-year-old Frank Cohen has earned his long-awaited undergraduate degree in accounting from Gies College of Business.
Apr 30
Gies alumna Julie Fussner named CEO of Culver’s
Fusser (BA '96) becomes the fifth CEO in the company’s history and the first woman to hold the position.
Apr 30
Dossey to deliver convocation address on purposeful living
The co-founder and co-managing partner of San Francisco-based Tensile Capital Management will share his insights on developing your life’s purpose at this year’s Gies College of Business convocation ceremony on May 16, 2025.
Apr 25
Regan, Sutton honored with 2025 GBAA awards
Two Gies College of Business alumni, Jean Regan and Doniel Sutton, have been honored by the Gies Business Alumni Association for their contributions to business and to the College.
Apr 23
Reichard Capital CEO donates $5 million to elevate Gies Business real estate program
The newly named Reichard Real Estate Academy offers a five-semester program emphasizing industry-integrated experiences in commercial real estate.
Apr 21
Gies Business announces creation of Origin Ventures Office of Entrepreneurship
The Office will broadly support the entrepreneurial activities of learners, the knowledge creation and dissemination of top faculty in the field, and the curricula needed to bring that knowledge into the classroom.
Apr 08
Gies graduate accounting ranked #3 by US News & World Report
Gies Business has been at the forefront of accountancy education for more than 100 years. As one of the nation’s first accountancy programs, Gies boasts a proud history of innovation, advocacy, and excellence.
Apr 07
Memorial fund honors Griffin James' dedication to education, community
The scholarship, aimed at helping first-generation college students and those from underserved backgrounds, reflects Griffin’s unwavering belief in education and his deep commitment to supporting those around him.
Apr 03
Dean Brooke Elliott talks leadership, purpose on WealthTech on Deck podcast
Gies College of Business Dean Brooke Elliott discussed the College's commitment to "Business on Purpose" and how it's shaping the future of business education in a recent appearance on the WealthTech on Deck podcast.
Apr 02
Gies Business ranked #5 public business school by Poets&Quants
Gies Business was ranked #5 among public business schools (#19 overall) and ranked #3 overall in academic experience.
Apr 01
PODCAST: Gies alumnus, accounting pioneer Lester McKeever
In the latest episode of the Gies Download, Gies Business alumnus Lester McKeever (ACCY '55), shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming one of the first Black CPAs in the United States.