In the latest episode of the Gies Download, Gies Business alumnus Lester McKeever (ACCY '55), shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming one of the first Black CPAs in the United States.
The newest Gies Business building is Steven S. Wymer Hall. With two 80-seat classrooms, four 60-seat classrooms, an auditorium seating 200, and 84 offices for faculty and staff.
Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is continually developing online programs that make advanced business education more efficient, flexible, and impactful than ever.
For mid-career professionals who are already juggling a challenging job with financial obligations and work-life balance, the potential benefits of an MBA may not be immediately apparent. To maximize their ROI, an increasing number of 30-something professionals are choosing a new path to an advanced degree.
Through its innovation programs, purpose-driven curriculum, and abundance of networking opportunities, Gies Business is helping women find their place in the world of finance.
The Hoeft T&M Program empowers graduates from Gies Business and Grainger Engineering to excel in multi-functional roles, such as project or product managers. It equips them to speak the language of their counterparts in engineering or business, a highly sought-after skill.
Oscar Ybarra is passionate about finding the answers to questions that impact our daily lives, and he has co-authored a new study on workplace well-being
In a presentation to fellow business deans at the 2025 AACSB Deans Conference, Brooke Elliott emphasized innovation, collaboration, and a focus on core educational values.
Over the past four decades, Tony Petullo has given back to the University of Illinois in many impactful ways. And, despite being in his 80's, Tony still mentors Gies Business students each and every semester.
Business schools are facing pressure to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment marked by technological advancements, globalization, and emerging high-growth industries. This requires us to take a critical look at how and what we teach.
