From humble beginnings at Illinois to high-stakes decision-making in Washington, Gies Business alumnus Sam Skinner shares candid stories about leadership, public service, mentorship, and the power of surrounding yourself with good people.
Gies Business is partnering with the Department of Landscape Architecture to transform outdoor spaces south of the Business Instructional Facility and east of the under-construction Steven S. Wymer Hall into a vibrant garden.
The Cozad New Venture Challenge celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, and Gies Business teams were well represented among its participants and honorees.
The newly established Chase Family Research Fund will provide research grants and sponsor annual forums, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary perspectives and long-term impact.
Gies Business has long had a commitment to sustainability and good stewardship of resources. It is now on a path to be the first college at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to achieve net zero status.
Cohort includes 37 students representing Gies Business, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, The Grainger College of Engineering, i-School, College of Media, College of Fine & Applied Arts, and the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES).
In recognition of his many contributions to higher education, the state of Illinois, and beyond, the University of Illinois will bestow an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters upon Larry Gies (ACCY ’88) during the May 2025 campus commencement ceremony.
With varied backgrounds and aspirations, John Miller, Valeria Fournet, and David Gray all found the program to be a transformative experience that equipped them with the skills and confidence to pursue their passions.
After six decades and a little nudge from family, 86-year-old Frank Cohen has earned his long-awaited undergraduate degree in accounting from Gies College of Business.
The co-founder and co-managing partner of San Francisco-based Tensile Capital Management will share his insights on developing your life’s purpose at this year’s Gies College of Business convocation ceremony on May 16, 2025.