From Gies Business to the Arena: John Summit comes home
Oct 08, 2026
Gies Business alumnus John Summit returned to Illinois to launch his arena tour and reflect on his journey from accountant to global DJ. He credits persistence, work ethic, financial know-how, and embracing his own story for his success.
Expert panel shares insights on leadership
Sep 30, 2026
University of Illinois leaders emphasized that effective leadership begins with caring for people, communicating honestly, and uniting teams around a clear purpose. Strong leaders prepare for pressure, trust capable colleagues, make timely decisions with incomplete information, and adapt as circumstances change.
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Gies Business alumnus CJ Desai to lead Meta's new enterprise business
Sep 29, 2026
Desai (MBA ’95) will lead Meta’s new Enterprise Platform division, turning the company’s AI technology into tools businesses can deploy. Desai brings senior leadership experience from MongoDB, Cloudflare, ServiceNow, and Oracle.
Gies Business ranks #12 in nation, #6 public business school by US News
Sep 22, 2026
This continues Gies Business’ longstanding legacy of ranking in the Top 20 of all business schools and Top 10 among public schools. Additionally, Gies is ranked #1 in the nation in accounting by U.S. News.
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Gies Business Accountancy ranked #1 in nation by US News
Sep 22, 2026
Including accounting’s #1 ranking, Gies Business ranks among the nation’s Top 30 in eight specialty areas: finance, marketing, management, management information systems, production/operations management, quantitative analysis, and supply chain management.
PODCAST: How Gies Business scales experiential learning to every student
Sep 15, 2026
Dean Brooke Elliott joined the Changing Higher Ed® podcast to discuss how Gies Business scaled experiential learning from a selective offering into a curricular requirement across every program, and what it cost on the staffing, funding, and governance side to make it hold.
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Gies Business alumnus Ibeabuchi named to Crain’s New York Business 40 Under 40
Sep 14, 2026
Chidozie Ibeabuchi, a Gies Business iMBA alumnus, leads programs supporting more than 5,000 active and former professional soccer players
PODCAST: Building a mission-driven culture of innovation
Sep 02, 2026
Dean Brooke Elliott joined the Higher Ed Geek podcast to discuss how a mission-driven culture, intentional innovation, and a commitment to expanding access have helped Gies grow its impact while preparing students for an increasingly dynamic workforce.
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Changing the game: Gies MSM grad Sam Phillips advocates for LGBTQ+ athletes
Aug 20, 2026
Sam Phillips (MSM '26) transformed his experiences as a collegiate gymnast and LGBTQ+ advocate into a career with Athlete Ally, where he promotes inclusion in sports while applying the business skills he gained at Gies College of Business.
Gies Business alumna and Culver's CEO Julie Fussner named to Forbes 50 Over 50 list
Aug 18, 2026
The first woman to lead Culver’s, Fussner credits her broad University of Illinois education with helping shape her approach to leadership and problem-solving. Since joining Culver’s in 2017, she has helped drive the brand’s growth and evolution while maintaining its Midwest roots and people-first culture.
How Gies Business iMBA elevated Butrymovich’s career from a mountaintop
Aug 17, 2026
Olivia Butrymovich (MBA ’26) balanced a demanding role at Colorado’s Copper Mountain Resort with Gies Business’ flexible online iMBA program, applying what she learned immediately to lead projects and manage teams.
At 2026 Cozad Lecture, Kent Dauten shares insights on the investing field
Aug 14, 2026
Private equity veteran Kent Dauten drew on more than 40 years in investing to share career and leadership lessons with Gies Business students, encouraging them to approach networking with curiosity, seek early-career roles with steep learning curves, and value diverse perspectives when making major decisions.
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Two Gies Business iMBA Graduates Named Poets&Quants’ 2026 ‘Best & Brightest’
Aug 10, 2026
Melissa Cummings and Patrick Surrett earned their spots by translating business theory into immediate results. Both used their studies to tackle complex operational challenges – Cummings in nonprofit workforce development and Surrett in defense healthcare systems.
Agentic AI Build-a-thon delivers systems innovation for Gies Business operations
Aug 06, 2026
The intensive 24-hour “build-a-thon” attracted 72 undergraduate and advanced degree students who formed teams to create agentic AI solutions alongside industry mentors.
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Two Big Ten business deans on AI disruption of higher ed: It's not just about the tools
Aug 03, 2026
Gies Business Dean Brooke Elliott and Nebraska Dean Kathy Farrell recently discussed how business schools should evolve over the next decade. The conversation ranged from AI's effect on classroom pedagogy to its murkier implications for academic research, energy costs, and equity.
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MSF alum Reddic applies Gies-inspired learning approach to leadership role at Syracuse
Jul 29, 2026
Willie Reddic credits Gies Business with helping shape the resilience and hands on teaching philosophy that have defined his career. After overcoming significant academic challenges through persistence and mentorship, he earned a PhD and has risen into academic leadership.
University of Illinois launches campuswide Entrepreneurship Minor
Jul 22, 2026
For the first time ever, students from across the University of Illinois can now pursue an entrepreneurship minor. Beyond core courses from both Gies Business and Grainger Engineering, the minor allows students to choose from more than 70 elective courses from within their respective colleges to round out the minor.
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Elliott: The AI question colleges need to address now
Jul 14, 2026
In an article published by Crain's Chicago Business, Gies Business Dean Brooke Elliott argues that organizations that succeed with AI won't simply adopt new technology; they'll rethink how work gets done while keeping people at the center.
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A different kind of MBA, built for a different kind of career
Jul 14, 2026
Traditional MBA programs are facing growing pressure as AI reshapes hiring, salaries soften, and graduates take longer to find jobs. The Gies Business iMBA was built for this environment by focusing on experienced professionals who apply AI, analytics, and leadership skills directly at work while earning the degree.
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Bridging the divide: 20 years of leading technology management at Gies Business
Jul 09, 2026
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM) program at Gies Business continues to prepare professionals to bridge technology and business strategy.