At a Glance: June 23, 2025
Online Programs Announcements | |
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| Application Due Soon: Fall 2025 Hybrid Immersion | |
| Apply now for the Fall 2025 Salt Lake City Hybrid Immersion! 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. Applications are due no later than Sunday, June 29. Visit our calendar page for full details on the Fall 2025 hybrid immersion, including the application and trip itinerary. | |
| Upcoming 2026 Immersion Opportunities | |
| We are excited to share the upcoming immersion formats and the month they will occur for Spring and Summer 2026. Learners can look forward to a fully virtual immersion in March, as well as international in-person immersions in May and August. Additional details including locations, dates and application information will be announced later this year. | |
| Podcast: Former White House Chief of Staff Sam Skinner | |
| From humble beginnings at Illinois to high-stakes decision-making in Washington, Gies Business alumnus Sam Skinner (ACCY '60) shares candid stories about leadership, public service, mentorship, and the power of surrounding yourself with good people. With humor and wisdom, the former US Secretary of Transportation and White House Chief of Staff reflects on pivotal career moments, including an unforgettable wake-up call from the President himself. Listen to this episode of the Gies Download podcast here. | |
| UN Human Development Report Cites Gies Research on Collective Intelligence | |
| Gies College of Business professor Pranav Gupta's groundbreaking work is changing the way the world thinks about AI and its role in human development. Gupta, an assistant professor of business administration, studies how people and technology can work together more intelligently: a field called "collective intelligence." Three of his recent research articles are cited in the 2025 United Nations Human Development Report, which calls for a new vision of AI-augmented human flourishing, rooted in collaboration, intentional innovation, and investment in people's capabilities. Read more about the United Nations Human Development report 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! | |
| 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. | |
| Live Faculty Session: HIDE Focus Area | |
| Tuesday, June 24 | |
| Fall 2025 Hybrid Immersion Application Due | |
| Sunday, June 29 | |
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