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Another Spring Luncheon in the books 🌷

Each year, we are thrilled to spend the day talking about all the amazing things we have going on at Gies Business. Thank you to all who helped make it a successful event!

#GiesBusiness #WeAreGIES #SpringLuncheon2025
April 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Remember when the Houston Astros cheated, and it didn't even help them win? In our latest Research Reverb podcast, two Gies professors explain why the Astros’ cheating didn’t improve their performance.

Sometimes the shortcut isn't worth it. Find out why at the link in our bio 🎧
April 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The future of learning is here!

With AI-powered classrooms, video production studios, and advanced online learning tools, Wymer Hall is designed to enhance access and engagement for all students. Read more at the link in our bio 🔗

#GiesBusiness #WeAreGIES #BusinessEducation #OnlineLearning
March 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Celebrate the start of spring by making flower bouquets at the “Spring has sprung” event, hosted by Pride at Gies, the LGBTQ+ student affinity group. All Gies Business undergraduates are welcome to attend – you don’t need to be a current Pride at Gies member.
March 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
At Gies Business, we’re empowering women in finance with the Women in Finance Academy, offering purpose-driven curricula & networking opportunities. As Julia Hart, EdD, says, “Symposiums & conferences for women in finance are skyrocketing!” Read more at the link in our bio 👉🔗
March 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Only 2 weeks left to apply for Senior 100 Honorary! 🎓✨ This prestigious award recognizes outstanding seniors for leadership, service & campus impact.

Don’t miss your chance - apply today through the link in our bio! 🔗
March 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Help us celebrate Orange & Blue Week by supporting the Gies College of Business Access Fund. Last fall, we welcomed 661 new undergraduate students, with 140 receiving scholarships. 💙 Check the link in our bio to donate today 👉🔗
March 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Signing Day 2025 is well underway! We are having a blast celebrating Gies students declaring their majors. 🧡 GO GIES! 💙

#GiesBusiness #WeAreGIES #SigningDay2025
March 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Help us celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day by attending this exciting campus event: “12 Women Who Changed the World: Untold Stories," March 5, 3:30-5:00 pm, at Levis Faculty Center. Our very own Dean Elliott will be a featured speaker! Link in bio 🔗
March 2, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Gies professor @unnati.bsky.social found that a $1.08 million app outage reduced in-store shopping, emphasizing mobile apps' role in retail product search.

Learn more: giesbusiness.illinois.edu/news/2025/02/19/study--retail-app-outage-has-surprising-impact-on-in-store-shopping-and-customer-behavior
February 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Learn more: myhyde.com/gies-college...
February 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Happy Ramadan to all who celebrate!
May your month be filled with warmth and light ✨
February 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Join us for 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝, a free virtual conference hosted by Gies Graduate Programs on March 6-7, 2025! This event offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.

Register: lnkd.in/gFqx4bvg
February 27, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Throwing it back to past Gies Signing Days ✍

Signing Day will be held Thursday, March 6, from 12:00-2:30 pm in BIF. Larry Gies is our special guest at this year’s event. Signing Day celebrates Gies Business undergraduates as they officially declare their major.
February 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Don't miss the Gies Business Spring Luncheon on April 29, 2025 in Chicago!

The Gies Business Alumni Association and Gies College of Business are looking forward to hosting the 2025 Spring Luncheon.

Details: giesbusiness.illinois.edu/spring-luncheon.
February 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Let’s go, Illini!
#BeatIowa
February 26, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Won’t be much longer ☀️🌸
February 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲
Illinois vs. Michigan 🏀 March 2 at 2:30 pm

Bring your friends and family and celebrate the Illini and reconnect with other Gies Alumni, details below.

Register: forms.illinois.edu/sec/1891613541
February 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲
March 6, 12-2:30pm | BIF

Larry Gies is our special guest at this year’s event. Signing Day celebrates Gies Business undergraduates as they officially declare their major.
February 24, 2025 at 11:21 PM
As a working mom, Angela Howe chose Gies' iMBA program for its flexibility. She enhanced her business acumen and problem-solving skills, successfully transitioning into a new revenue strategy role.

Discover her inspiring journey: lnkd.in/ggr2UjGm
February 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Senior 100 Honorary honors the most outstanding graduating seniors. This event recognizes not only the most successful students academically, but more heavily focuses on campus involvement and service.

Apply today: forms.gle/BVCWTe3GKqU4...
February 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝
Free virtual conference | March 6-7, 2025

This event offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow through 8 insightful sessions.

Register: lnkd.in/gFqx4bvg
February 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Isaac Yamoah, PhD candidate in Accountancy, has been named a 2025 Deloitte Foundation Doctoral Fellow, a prestigious honor awarded to top accounting doctoral students since 1956. Only up to 10 doctoral students each year are selected to receive this recognition!

Congratulations, Isaac!
February 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Last week, we celebrated love, acceptance, self-expression, allyship, and empowerment at our “Love is Love” event. The event was hosted by the LGBTQ+ and Allies at Gies faculty and staff affinity group and the Pride at Gies undergrad student affinity group ♥️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤
February 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
"Personally and professionally, Gies iMBA has been transformative. The flexibility has allowed me to balance my career, family, and studies, while broadening my perspective thru diverse interactions with peers from around the world," Jakob Wiig.

More: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Eex...
February 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM