Gies News Articles
Jul 25
Wymer Hall centers learners at heart of its design
Steven S. Wymer Hall takes learner-centric design to the next level, from its flexible, hybrid classrooms to its intentional collaboration spaces and everything in between.
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Jul 21
PODCAST: Gies Business Chief Marketing Officer Jan Slater
Branding a business school isn’t about marketing buzz—it’s about authenticity and purpose. Chief Marketing Officer Jan Slater joins The Gies Download to reveal how - and why - the Gies Business brand was built.
Jul 08
McNichols’ introductory accounting course at Illinois led to her four-decade career at Stanford
When Maureen McNichols (ACCY ‘75, MAS ‘76) reflects on why she chose to pursue a career in higher education, she thinks about her mother, an introductory accounting course, and the excitement she felt to be a student at University of Illinois.
Jul 01
Crain’s New York honors Schumm for impact on financial wellness
Gies Business alumnus and fintech innovator Aaron Schumm’s relentless drive to build a holistic financial wellness ecosystem has earned him recognition as a Notable Leader in Finance from Crain’s New York Business.
Jun 16
PODCAST: Former White House Chief of Staff Sam Skinner
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
Sandeep Pisipati inspires students in Gies Conversations series
Pisipati (FIN '04) offered students a candid look at the personal and professional lessons that have shaped his global business journey.
Jun 10
Gies Business initiative blooms with new courtyard enhancing campus ecology, aesthetics
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
Gies teams shine at Cozad New Venture Challenge
The Cozad New Venture Challenge celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, and Gies Business teams were well represented among its participants and honorees.
Jun 04
Gies alumnus Bill Chase establishes $1.2M fund for research in ethical decision making
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.
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.