Gies College of Business Wins the Coursera Trailblazer Award for Online Education: Voices of Learners at Gies
Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois has been honored with the Trailblazer Award at the September 2025 […]
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The ‘Unicorn’ MBA: How Chelsea Doman Found Her Perfect Fit at the Gies College of Business
As a single mom of four, Chelsea Doman knew that going back to school would take more than ambition; it
From Coursework to Career Impact: How Tom Fail Turns Gies iMBA Coursework into Real World Results
Tom Fail’s journey through higher education is deeply personal and rooted in a clear sense of purpose. With two degrees
From Chemistry to Strategy: How Ishpinder Kailey Used the iMBA to Expand Her Impact in STEM
When Australia-based learner Ishpinder Kailey reflects on her journey—from teaching physical chemistry in India, to leading global R&D teams in
From MOOCs to Mastery: How Patrick Surrett Found his Perfect Fit in the Gies iMBA
For Patrick Surrett, pursuing an MBA wasn’t just about adding a credential to his resume—it was about lifelong learning, growth,