Your education was just the start

At Gies College of Business, we are committed to living up to the high standards set by our alumni. Our 70,000+ alumni lead some of the world’s most successful businesses and produce results that make the world a better place. We’re following your lead by pushing the boundaries of business education. Your continued support and engagement are critical for the success of our mission. Email our Office of Advancement if you want to speak to a class, make a gift, or find another way to share your time and experience with the next generation of business leaders.

Connect with Us

Your student experience was just the beginning. You build on that experience when you stay connected.

Join IlliniLink and GiesLink

IlliniLink is a virtual community that enables you to engage with undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni from across the university and to participate in our Gies Business Group within IlliniLink. Join IlliniLink.

GiesLink, our professional networking hub within IlliniLink, connects Gies alumni with each other and with current iDegree and residential MBA students. Join GiesLink.

Get Involved

No one knows the value of a Gies Business education like our alumni. You play a valuable role in our continued success. We encourage you to get involved in whichever ways you can.

Gies College of Business Awards

Gies College of Business has tens of thousands of exceptional alumni and friends who work every day to make the world a better place. The following awards are presented each year for outstanding career achievements and service to Gies Business.

2021 Distinguished Alumni Award: James R. Elsesser, '66, '67, CEO, Interstate Bakeries, and CFO, Ralston Purina (retired)

2021 Gies College of Business Appreciation Award: Cary D. McMillan, '80, Founder and Chairman Emeritus, True Partners Consulting

Gies Business Alumni Association

The Gies Business Alumni Association (GBAA) works to enhance and advance the relationship between Gies College of Business and all of its alumni. GBAA also recognizes alumni achievements and supports various awards and scholarships.

Gies Business alumni automatically become members of the GBAA when they join the University of Illinois Alumni Association. Involvement in the GBAA board is by invitation.

VIEW THE CURRENT ROSTER OF GBAA BOARD MEMBERS

Gies Young Alumni Committee

The Gies Young Alumni Committee (GYAC) serves Gies Business by strengthening connections with young alumni.

The GYAC reviews applications for membership each summer.

VIEW THE CURRENT ROSTER OF GYAC MEMBERS

Learn New Skills

The changing world of business needs leaders who evolve to meet new challenges. We provide extensive programs and opportunities that empower you to be such a leader. You trusted in Gies to build your business skills. You can trust us to help advance them, too.

Gies News and Events

How can a Gies online MBA help you stand out in the workplace?

At Gies, you not only have the benefit of world-class instructors blending theory and practice, but you are also part of a global classroom full of diverse perspectives. This creates an opportunity for hands-on learning and unmatched cross-cultural collaboration.

Choosing the graduate program that’s right for you

When evaluating online and residential master’s degrees in business, it’s important to look for programs that broaden your skills and offer experiential learning opportunities, according to experts from Gies College of Business.

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