The Gies Download

Featuring the business leaders, alumni, faculty, and students making an impact, the Gies Download podcast tells the story of Gies College of Business and of the thought leaders it fosters.

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Aug 24, 2021 2021-08 Alumni Finance

PODCAST: Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman

In the inaugural Gies Download podcast, host Tim Sinclair sits down with Director of Athletics at the University of Illinois and Gies Business alum, Josh Whitman (FIN '01). The former Illini and NFL tight end talks about balancing academics and athletics, celebrating with student-athletes after games, and navigating "one of the most transformative years in the history of college athletics." Josh also opens up about what makes him smile, what makes him cry, and the importance of keeping a secret.