Gies College of Business

Mississippi Project teaches students intersection of culture, business, and community

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Apr 13, 2022 Accountancy Business Administration Finance Student


The role business plays in building community was the centerpiece of a spring break experiential learning trip to the deep South. Ten students travelled to Clarksdale, MS to learn about different business models from local entrepreneurs and community activists.

The role business plays in building community was the centerpiece of a spring break experiential learning trip to the deep South sponsored by Gies College of Business.

“The Mississippi Project was a great way to learn how to design a business that serves the broader community and is still self-sustainable,” said Gies first-year student Liam Lin. “I underestimated the true significance of a singular business and the responsibility it could take on.”

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Champaign, IL 61820
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