Ahead of NCAA Tournament, Gies Business junior relishes entire experience Being a student-athlete isn’t easy. Just ask Jackie Quade. “It’s a lot. It’s very busy, and there are not very many days off,” Quade said. Now imagine being a … Continued
A student-led startup at the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business is tackling an important social issue head-on. YouMatter Studios, which will celebrate its two-year anniversary on Jan. 1, 2019, is producing a virtual reality film to address relations … Continued
On October 17, representatives from John Deere presented the Fall 2018 Hallene Lecture at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center on the University of Illinois campus. Their topic was “Ready to make your mark in the world? The future awaits your … Continued
Aric Rindfleisch, Professor of Business Administration and John M. Jones Professor of Marketing at Gies College of Business offered his insights to WalletHub on their 2018 Holiday Shopping Survey. Six in 10 people surveyed said they are better off financially … Continued
Nine exceptional faculty members at the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business have been named recipients of the 2018-19 Dean’s Impact Award. The award recognizes outstanding faculty for their contributions to the College. “I am proud to recognize these … Continued
Gies College of Business professor Michael Donohoe has been named one of the Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professors for 2018 by Poets&Quants. Donohoe is an associate professor in the Department of Accountancy and PwC Faculty Fellow at the University of … Continued
Within four years of graduating from Gies College of Business, Erik Shewalter (BADM ’14) has moved from the Big Four – to one of the world’s largest entertainment companies – to one of the world’s largest fast food and coffee … Continued
Luke McCurdy always laughs when people tell him they have big families. That’s because McCurdy, a 20-year-old junior at Gies College of Business, is the youngest of 13 children. “I’ll tell people, and they’ll just take a step back,” said … Continued
Gies College of Business alumnus Al Goldstein (FIN ’02) spoke to a crowd of students, faculty, staff, and alumni on November 5 about his career as a serial entrepreneur. Goldstein was the featured speaker for the 2018 V. Dale Cozad … Continued
Last year, as a freshman, Patrick Potter wanted to feel like an Illini. The enchantment of starting college appealed to him. Potter looked forward to learning the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. He wanted to spend warm days on the … Continued
