Apr 26
Schumm working to help people, companies close savings gap
The 2024 V. Dale Cozad Lecture on Entrepreneurship on April 3 featured a discussion between Dean Jeffrey Brown and Aaron Schumm, founder and CEO of Vestwell.
Apr 26
The 2024 V. Dale Cozad Lecture on Entrepreneurship on April 3 featured a discussion between Dean Jeffrey Brown and Aaron Schumm, founder and CEO of Vestwell.
Apr 24
The two types of failures — slip-ups and knowledge gaps — can be roughly translated into, respectively, “I should have known better” versus “I had no idea I was making this mistake,” said Professor Gopesh Anand.
Apr 24
Eric Albrecht built a comprehensive understanding of top-notch analytical techniques through the iMSA program and was particularly impressed by a data analytics course, valuing how he could apply the lessons to his job.
Apr 22
Quintin Anderson '94 was chosen for the Distinguished Alumnus Award, and Julie Scott '85, is this year's recipient of the Alumni Appreciation Award.
Apr 22
The initiative is funded by a 3-year, $5 million NSF grant aimed at mentoring scientists and innovators in STEM fields and helping them navigate the world of business.
Apr 18
In this episode of The Gies Download, Dean Brown discusses his nine years at the helm, why he’s stepping away now, and what the future might hold for Gies under new leadership.
Apr 17
Gies Professors Richard Excell and Brian Hamm were recognized by the University of Illinois with campus awards for excellence in instruction. The awards were presented at the University of Illinois’ annual Celebration of Teaching Excellence held April 16.
Apr 16
Gies College of Business professor Julia Fonseca was recently interviewed for a New York Times article, in which she explains the tangible value of low interest rates and why so many homeowners are hesitant to give theirs up.
Apr 12
Business leaders in the iMBA learn by doing, in the safety of a classroom setting, to not take everything they’re familiar with for granted and recognize how things are done differently in different parts of a state, a country and the world.
Apr 11
Consumers who highly identify with a brand take a dim view of the short-term renting of consumer goods via “branded access offers,” according to research co-written by Tiffany Barnett White.
Apr 10
An MBA was always on the bucket list for Angel Nieves, who began his career in finance before pivoting to tech.
Apr 05
As her job responsibilities grew, Abby Poyser began looking for a graduate business degree that offered specialized coursework on digital marketing and leadership along with accounting and finance fundamentals.