Episode 30 - Dean Brooke Elliott
In this episode, Dean Brooke Elliott reflects on her first two years leading Gies College of Business and shares an ambitious vision to expand access to high-quality business education. She discusses ...
20 Huhti 32min
Episode 29 - Marketing alum and Illini football standout Hank Beatty
In the history of Illinois football, only 26 players had ever been named an Academic All-American...until Hank Beatty made it 27. In this episode of The Gies Download, former Illinois wide receiver Ha...
4 Helmi 26min
Episode 27 - Julie Fussner
In the latest episode of the Gies Download, Gies alumna and Culver's CEO Julie Fussner talks about her unexpected path from marketing to the C-suite. From discovering a passion for organizational beha...
27 Elo 202528min
Episode 26 - Tatyana Deryugina
After Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast 20 years ago this summer, many expected long-term economic and health struggles for survivors. But the data tells a surprising story. In this episode ...
19 Elo 202523min
Episode 25 - Jan Slater
Branding a business school isn’t about marketing buzz—it’s about authenticity and purpose. Chief Marketing Officer Jan Slater joins The Gies Download to reveal how - and why - the Gies Business brand ...
21 Heinä 202528min
Episode 24 - Sam Skinner
From humble beginnings at Illinois to high-stakes decision-making in Washington, Gies Business alumnus Sam Skinner shares candid stories about leadership, public service, mentorship, and the power of ...
3 Kesä 202522min
Episode 23 - Lester McKeever
In the latest episode of the Gies Download, Gies Business alumnus Lester McKeever (ACCY '55), shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming one of the first Black CPAs in the Un...
1 Huhti 202521min
