Tekita Bankhead brings extensive experience in DEI work and mental health advocacy, directing teams and developing programming at the University of Illinois and across the US.
Gies Accountancy recently came out on top in the two primary rankings of accounting research scholarship, ranking #1 in the overall research and publications rankings - and in the Relevance of Accounting Research (ROAR).
Dr. W. Brooke Elliott was installed as the 11th dean of Gies College of Business and invested as the Josef and Margot Lakonishok Professor in Business, on September 12. She is the first woman hold this position.
The program, launched in early 2024, offers a series of fully online business courses to learners in war-torn Ukraine through a partnership with Prometheus World University.
Twin brothers Chris and Kyle Stefani were oceans apart during their study abroad trips, but they ended up with the same takeaway: a great experience isn’t determined by where you go, but rather how open you are to new possibilities once you get there.
The curriculum for BUS 401: Crafting Your Purpose in Business was recently revised to give undergraduate students a chance to apply business skills toward their purpose.
Gies professor Justin Leiby is overseeing the project, working with IBC students to redesign a dashboard to make it easier to analyze complex information related to diversity, equity and inclusion and social justice regulatory policies.
Dr. W. Brooke Elliott has been selected as dean of Gies College of Business and the Josef and Margot Lakonishok Professor in Business, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.
Gies College of Business professor Danielle Higgins Green visited the White House to present the findings of a recent research paper, which could have wide-ranging effects on the United States tax system.
Award recognizes those who contribute to the education of accounting students through their leadership, teaching excellence, and active involvement in the accounting profession.
Promotion is a recognition of these faculty members’ ongoing dedication and productivity in the classroom and in the research field. Their efforts in these dual missions of the College elevate the reputation of Gies.