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.

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.

• Volunteer your time by speaking to a class or sharing your expertise
• Consider a financial gift
• Show your pride with Gies gear
• Participate in Gies research
• Recruit our students
• Sponsor a student experiential learning project
• Become a corporate partner

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.

• Executive Education
• Coursera courses, certificates, and specializations
• Online programs including iMBA, iMSA, and iMSM
• Graduate programs
• Doctoral programs

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