At a Glance: June 16, 2025
Online Programs Announcements | |
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| Apply Now for the Fall 2025 Hybrid Immersion | |
| We are excited to announce that the application for the Fall 2025 Salt Lake City Hybrid Immersion is now open! This innovative immersion format combines virtual and in-person components, providing greater flexibility in both cost and scheduling. The virtual part of the immersion will be spent preparing for the case competition with your group. For the in-person portion, you’ll participate in a case competition with a local company, explore local business practices and culture, and connect with fellow iDegree learners. Visit our calendar page for full details on the Fall 2025 hybrid immersion, including the application, deadline, and trip itinerary. | |
| University Closed: Juneteenth | |
| The University will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, a US federal holiday commemorating African American emancipation and the end of slavery in the United States. Please refer to your course syllabi for assignment deadlines and live session schedules. University offices will be closed, and responses via email will be delayed during this time. We look forward to interacting with you on Friday, June 20 when the University reopens. | |
| Midwest Healthcare Management Conference | |
| Join Carle Illinois College of Medicine and Gies College of Business for the 2025 Midwest Healthcare Management Conference. This in-person event will be held on Friday, August 22, at the iHotel and Conference Center (1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820).The conference will explore how to improve healthcare access across all settings—from primary and preventive care to emergency and inpatient services. More information including the event time and agenda will be announced soon. See the event webpage to register for the Midwest Healthcare Conference and find updates on the agenda. We look forward to collaborating with you in shaping the future of healthcare! | |
| Gies Professor Weighs in on AI Weather Forecasting | |
| Microsoft has introduced a new AI-driven weather forecasting model, joining other tech giants like Google, Nvidia, and Huawei in using artificial intelligence to predict the weather. Gies College of Business Associate Professor of Finance Tatyana Deryugina shared her thoughts on this with Marketplace in a recent interview. Read about Professor Deryugina’s interview here. | |
| Events | |
| Live Faculty Session: HIDE Focus Area | |
| Tuesday, June 24 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm CT | HIDE Webinar Registration | |
| Join Gies faculty experts Ravi Mehta and Ujjal Mukherjee for an exclusive look at one of the most dynamic new focus areas in the Gies Online Programs: Healthcare Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship (HIDE). Developed through a cutting-edge collaboration between Gies College of Business and Carle Illinois College of Medicine—with support from Mayo Clinic and Siebel Center for Design—this focus area is designed for professionals ready to lead change in healthcare. This is a perfect opportunity for professionals in healthcare, biotech, health-tech, or anyone interested in how business skills can drive healthcare transformation. Review our event calendar page for more details on what to expect at the live faculty session. Bring your questions and curiosity! | |
| Share the Benefits of Gies Online | |
| Thursday, June 26 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT | Share the LinkedIn Live Registration Link | |
| Do you know someone interested in Gies Online who still has questions about our credentials? Invite them to join this LinkedIn Live with Gies Online event to learn more directly from our learners and recruitment staff! The event will provide an overview of the available credentials through Gies Graduate Programs, feature insights from current ambassadors, and include a Q&A session. We are eager to connect with anyone you know who might be interested in our programs. | |
| This Week at Gies Use the Event Calendar for information on upcoming events, such as iConverge and iDegree Convocation, as well as academic dates and deadlines for the semester. Click event titles below for details on the events happening this week. | |
| University Closed: Juneteenth | |
| Thursday, June 19 | |
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