Jun 16
From humble beginnings at Illinois to high-stakes decision-making in Washington, Gies Business alumnus Sam Skinner shares candid stories about leadership, public service, mentorship, and the power of surrounding yourself with good people.
Jun 12
Pisipati (FIN '04) offered students a candid look at the personal and professional lessons that have shaped his global business journey.
Jun 11
Despite early 2025 optimism for a housing market rebound—driven by easing inflation, a strong economy, and falling mortgage rates—the US market has taken a downturn.
Jun 10
Gies Business is partnering with the Department of Landscape Architecture to transform outdoor spaces south of the Business Instructional Facility and east of the under-construction Steven S. Wymer Hall into a vibrant garden.
Jun 09
The Cozad New Venture Challenge celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, and Gies Business teams were well represented among its participants and honorees.
Jun 06
Microsoft has introduced a new AI-driven weather forecasting model, joining other tech giants like Google, Nvidia, and Huawei in using artificial intelligence to predict the weather.
Jun 05
Reif, whose research explores the intricate relationship between health, pollution, and economic factors, shed light on Illinois' air pollution trends, their associated risks, and potential policy solutions.
Jun 04
The newly established Chase Family Research Fund will provide research grants and sponsor annual forums, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary perspectives and long-term impact.
Jun 02
Four Gies faculty studied the effects eliminating medical debt from credit reports and find no evidence doing so affected consumers’ credit scores or borrowing behavior.
May 19
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
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
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.