Gies News Articles
October 03, 2025
Choosing the Right Online MBA Program: A comprehensive guide to asynchronous, synchronous, and hybrid programs
The rise of online MBA programs has made business education more accessible than ever. As working professionals seek flexible ways to earn an MBA degree online, it’s important to understand the different formats available.
Aug 28
Yang brings retail insight, investigator's eye to Gies Business
Nathan Yang has taught across formats at Cornell, McGill, and Yale, but Gies will still bring firsts. After years of teaching at legacy institutions, the innovation of business education at Gies was a major draw.
Aug 22
Gies Business reaches 70K learners in Ukraine through free online courses
The program, launched in early 2024, offers a series of fully online business courses to learners in war-torn Ukraine through Prometheus World University.
Jul 17
Two Gies Business students named to Poets&Quants Best & Brightest 2025 Online MBA
Christina Reed and Malcolm Wilson were recognized as standouts in online MBA programs across the country.
May 14
Small fish, big dreams for Gies iMBA student from Alaska
Fishing boats have few options to sell their catch during Alaska's lucrative fishing season. Katrina Church-Chmielowski, an iMBA student at Gies Business, and her son, Gerek, are hoping to change that.
May 08
Gies iMBA catalyzing entrepreneurial pursuits
With varied backgrounds and aspirations, John Miller, Valeria Fournet, and David Gray all found the program to be a transformative experience that equipped them with the skills and confidence to pursue their passions.
Apr 17
Through SkyLynkX, Gies iMBA student helping solve drone connectivity
Using interference mitigation techniques, Dmitry Moiseev is making it possible for drones to travel longer than those off the shelf.
Apr 11
Gies management student leading business efforts for environmental startup
As the world strives to provide ways to limit landfill waste, a startup with a Gies Business connection is working to create a disposable water bottle that is biodegradable and 100 percent plastic-free.
Apr 10
How a Gies Business chatbot is transforming learning and winning awards
Professor Douglas Laney developed Cleo, an AI-powered chatbot designed to help students learn data strategy and business analytics through interactive simulations. This innovative tool has earned international recognition, becoming a finalist for the "Most Innovative Use of AI" at the DataIQ Awards.
Apr 08
Gies graduate accounting ranked #3 by US News & World Report
Gies Business has been at the forefront of accountancy education for more than 100 years. As one of the nation’s first accountancy programs, Gies boasts a proud history of innovation, advocacy, and excellence.
Mar 25
PODCAST: The Surprising Link Between Creativity and Self-Indulgence
In the first episode the Research Reverb podcast, Gies Professor Jack Goncalo suggests that engaging in creative tasks can trigger a "treat-yourself" mentality, leading to indulgent behaviors such as overeating, drinking more alcohol, or skipping workouts.
Mar 13
The changing face of online education
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.
Mar 05
Calculating the ROI of an MBA in the middle of your career
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.
Dec 13
Spotlight on Aaliyah Kissick: iMSM Student and Miss Illinois United States 2023
Aaliyah’s passion for financial literacy led her to pursue a master’s degree at Gies Business. Now, she’s using her expertise to equip people with the tools they need to manage their finances effectively.
Nov 11
Illinois Gies takes stackability to the next level
In the last five years, Gies has masterfully designed a suite of stackable educational degrees, where students can take a course and then apply that credit to the College's highly regarded iMBA or other certificate programs.