News Articles
May 14
Small fish, big dreams for Gies iMBA student from Alaska
Fishing boats have few options to sell their catch during Alaska's lucrative fishing season. Katrina Church-Chmielowski, an iMBA student at Gies Business, and her son, Gerek, are hoping to change that.
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 12
Through Otterance, Gies sophomore strives to solve inefficiencies for insurance brokers
Gies finance major Gregorius Aviantoro is committed to streamlining the insurance industry by providing an AI-powered solution to receive and organize information from different stakeholders.
May 09
Gies MAS student Nick Rozmus aims to combat financial crime
Master of Accounting Science (MAS) student Nick Rozmus has his eyes set on a career in Washington, DC. He wants to take his accounting expertise to agencies tasked with rooting out and stopping financial crime
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 07
How to earn your spot in Gies' master’s in business analytics program
Professionals across industries are seeking to develop strong analytical skills in today’s data-driven world. If you’re looking to leverage data for strategic decision-making or pivot to a high-demand analytics role, Gies' MSBA offers a transformative next step.
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
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 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 18
Desiring to be an agent of change, PhD student Yamoah is making his mark
Yamoah earned a $25,000 Deloitte Foundation Fellowship, which is given to 10 top accounting PhD candidates in the country and is intended to strengthen the pipeline of the accounting faculty.
Apr 17
Through SkyLynkX, Gies iMBA student helping solve drone connectivity
Using interference mitigation techniques, Dmitry Moiseev is making it possible for drones to travel longer than those off the shelf.
Apr 16
Gies startup SheHeal giving women resources to support mental health
The app, called SheHeal, will include self-help features like meditation, a large language model (LLM) generated chatbot, and a directory of localized therapists and certified professionals.
Apr 11
Gies management student leading business efforts for environmental startup
As the world strives to provide ways to limit landfill waste, a startup with a Gies Business connection is working to create a disposable water bottle that is biodegradable and 100 percent plastic-free.
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.