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 Apr 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 Feb 26min
Episode 28 - Experiential Learning with Assistant Dean Andrew Allen
At Gies College of Business, students don’t just learn about business — they do business. From day one, they’re working with real companies, solving real problems, and gaining real experience. In the ...
2 Dec 202526min
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 Aug 202528min
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 Juli 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 Juni 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 Apr 202521min
