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In Gies College of Business, a passion for excellence drives how we learn, teach, research and engage in the business world. Accountancy, business, and finance curricula integrate with innovative methods and ideas to nurture leadership potential. Our faculty, students and alumni comprise an incomparable network of brilliant people setting the highest standards for leadership in the global economy.

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09/03/2026

Thank you to Josh Whitman (FIN '01), Larry Gies (ACCY '88), Sam Skinner (ACCY '60), and Shauna Green for joining us last night!

Hear some wise words from our panelists!

TONIGHT! Join us for a special opportunity to hear from University of Illinois leaders across business, athletics, gover...
09/02/2026

TONIGHT! Join us for a special opportunity to hear from University of Illinois leaders across business, athletics, government, and higher education.

The 'Leading with Purpose' panel will include Larry Gies (ACCY '88), Head Women's Basketball Coach Shauna Green, Sam Skinner (ACCY '60), and Athletic Director Josh Whitman (FIN '01), moderated by Dean Elliott.

See you soon!: https://ow.ly/UGYy50ZGIah

Leaders in every sense of the word.We're excited to take in words of wisdom from these Illini!Register today: https://ow...
09/02/2026

Leaders in every sense of the word.

We're excited to take in words of wisdom from these Illini!

Register today: https://ow.ly/TkUA50ZHZ0t

09/01/2026

Medicare spent $7.7 billion on non-emergency dialysis rides between 2003 and 2017 - but not all of those rides were medically necessary.

Gies economist Riley League breaks down "medical necessity fraud" and compares two ways to fight it: litigation after the fact vs. prior authorization.

🎧 Full episode on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify

Now is the time. Take the first step toward a Gies Business education!Fall 2027 applications are now open for:🔸 First-ye...
09/01/2026

Now is the time. Take the first step toward a Gies Business education!

Fall 2027 applications are now open for:
🔸 First-year undergraduates
🔹 MS in Accountancy
🔸 MS in Business Analytics
🔹 MS in Finance
🔸 MS in Management
🔹 MS in Technology Management

Welcome back alumna Sarah Byrnes (FIN '01), as she returns to lead the Reichard Real Estate Academy!After more than 20 y...
08/31/2026

Welcome back alumna Sarah Byrnes (FIN '01), as she returns to lead the Reichard Real Estate Academy!

After more than 20 years in commercial real estate, Byrnes will teach the next generation of business students how to succeed – wherever their curiosity may lead them: https://ow.ly/650Z50ZHlr2

08/30/2026

Every year, the University of Illinois’ VITA program offers free tax assistance to hundreds of local individuals - but that work wouldn't be possible without volunteers.

Volunteers aid in determining if taxpayers are eligible for VITA services, assisting with gathering tax information, and providing interpretation services when needed. Interested? Learn more: https://ow.ly/1inn50ZFjBE

Join the Origin Ventures Office of Entrepreneurship on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 11:45 am-2:15 pm for a panel discussion on...
08/29/2026

Join the Origin Ventures Office of Entrepreneurship on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 11:45 am-2:15 pm for a panel discussion on "The Science and Practice of Pitching."

Begin with lunch in the Lincoln International Atrium and then move into Deloitte Auditorium, where entrepreneurship researchers, faculty, entrepreneurs, and venture investors will explore what makes a pitch effective – from crafting a compelling story to capturing investors' attention and raising capital.

Register today: https://ow.ly/O3LN50ZFja3

Join us in welcoming Shay Brokemond as the new Co-director of Orange & Blue Ventures within the Origin Ventures Office o...
08/28/2026

Join us in welcoming Shay Brokemond as the new Co-director of Orange & Blue Ventures within the Origin Ventures Office of Entrepreneurship!

Alongside Clinical Professor of Finance Rob Metzger, Brokemond will guide learners as they call the shots through Gies' venture capital investing initiative.

Meet Shay: https://ow.ly/i3o850ZG59M

Congratulations to our four alumni included on the 2026 Crain's Chicago Business Accounting, Consulting & Law list!🔸 Vas...
08/27/2026

Congratulations to our four alumni included on the 2026 Crain's Chicago Business Accounting, Consulting & Law list!

🔸 Vasili D. Russis (ACCY '89)
🔹 Jeffery L. Mowery (ACCY '77, MAS '78)
🔸 Jennifer A. Barliant (ACCY '87)
🔹 Mark T. Iammartino (FIN & ACCY '97)

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