Alumni awards and news

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Alumni awards

Gies Business and the Gies Business Alumni Association (GBAA) proudly recognizes the outstanding achievements and contributions of our alumni and faculty. These awards celebrate those who exemplify excellence in their careers and communities.

Gies College of Business Awards

Gies Business has tens of thousands of exceptional alumni and friends who work every day to make the world a better place. The following awards are presented at the Spring Luncheon each year for outstanding career achievements and service to Gies Business.

Congratulations to our 2025 winners:

Doniel Sutton, ‘96 BS, '97 MBA - Distinguished Alumnus Award
Jean Regan, ‘76 - Gies College of Business Appreciation Award

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GBAA Excellence-in-Teaching Award Recipients

Congratulations to the 2025 GBAA Excellence-in-Teaching Award Recipients:

Mitch Fisher - Excellence-in-Undergraduate Teaching Award
Elizabeth Luckman - Excellence-in-Graduate Teaching Award
Isaac Yamoah - Excellence-in-Teaching Assistance Award

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Alumni in the News

Stay up-to-date with the remarkable achievements of our alumni. Discover the latest news featuring their successes and contributions. Want to see more? Browse all alumni news.

Jul 08

McNichols’ introductory accounting course at Illinois led to her four-decade career at Stanford

When Maureen McNichols (ACCY ‘75, MAS ‘76) reflects on why she chose to pursue a career in higher education, she thinks about her mother, an introductory accounting course, and the excitement she felt to be a student at University of Illinois.

Accountancy Alumni

Jul 01

Crain’s New York honors Schumm for impact on financial wellness

Gies Business alumnus and fintech innovator Aaron Schumm’s relentless drive to build a holistic financial wellness ecosystem has earned him recognition as a Notable Leader in Finance from Crain’s New York Business.

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