News Articles
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.
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.
Mar 31
Gies seniors Norwood, Aranda named 2025 Best & Brightest Business Majors
Poets&Quants' list highlights exceptional undergraduate business students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to making a positive impact.
Mar 26
Disruption Lab is driving innovation and experiential learning at Gies
By working on projects for real companies, the Disruption Lab encourages growth for students interested in business strategy and technology.
Mar 20
Wymer Hall advances learning technology for Gies Business
The newest Gies Business building is Steven S. Wymer Hall. With two 80-seat classrooms, four 60-seat classrooms, an auditorium seating 200, and 84 offices for faculty and staff.
Mar 17
Beyond case studies: Gies MSM students tackle real business challenges
Each semester, approximately 85 students, divided into small groups, contribute roughly 6,000 hours to projects with working with firms across industries. Recent client affiliates include AT&T, Bosch, DOT Foods, The Hartford, and Pearson.
Mar 13
The changing face of online education
Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is continually developing online programs that make advanced business education more efficient, flexible, and impactful than ever.