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Larry Gies pledges $100 million matching gift to Gies College of Business
Oct 20, 2026
Larry Gies has pledged $100 million to match the next $100 million in qualifying donations to Gies College of Business, potentially generating $200 million for scholarships, student experiences, and faculty support. The pledge brings his lifetime giving to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to $350 million, making him its largest benefactor.
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New access point monitor provides Beacon of hope for dialysis patients
Oct 19, 2026
Physician and Gies Business iMBA graduate Kevin Volkema partnered with vascular surgery resident Richie Li to develop Beacon, a wearable ultrasound device that helps dialysis patients monitor their fistulas and detect failures early.
US drinking water is getting cleaner, Gies Business research finds
Oct 15, 2026
A sweeping study of US drinking water finds pollution has fallen by half and federal infrastructure loans reduce pollution and improve health.
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