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ESG transparency and the decline of investment efficiency

Yifei Lu joined Gies from the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School, where he earned his PhD and master’s degree. He is teaching a graduate course, ACCY 570: Data Analytics Foundations, this fall and will pursue interdisciplinary research with an interest in areas outside of traditional accounting, like environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.

Investiture of Carlos J. Torelli

Investiture of Carlos J. Torelli as the Anthony J. Petullo Professor in Business Administration 

Friday, September 23 | 3-5 pm 

Deloitte Auditorium | Business Instructional Facility 
515 East Gregory Drive 
Champaign, Illinois

Reception to follow.

Register to attend

The ceremony will also be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person. 


We will follow the University of Illinois COVID guidelines at this event. Additional details will be communicated as the event approaches.