UIC Business

05/29/2026

At UIC Business, Chicago is our classroom 📈🏙️

UIC Business students visited the trading floor at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe), gaining firsthand exposure to one of the world’s leading options exchanges. Guided by Emeritus Finance Professor Gib Basset, students explored market operations, risk management, and career opportunities in global finance while connecting classroom concepts to real-world industry experience.

Experiences like these give UIC Business students direct access to Chicago’s dynamic business community and the professionals shaping the future of finance.

05/28/2026

Learn what’s next for your career with a UIC Business graduate degree. Join our upcoming info session to explore programs, connect with our team, and get your questions answered.

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05/28/2026

Your MBA, on your schedule.

Our Online MBA delivers a fully immersive curriculum built for virtual learners — with interactive discussions, real-world assignments, and 24/7 access to coursework from anywhere.

All you need is WiFi. Your next move starts here: https://bit.ly/3O6fUeq

05/27/2026

Great professors leave a lasting impact long after graduation 👏

Selected by graduating seniors, James W. Cooper, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Managerial Studies, has received the 2026 UIC Silver Circle Award for Teaching Excellence — one of the university’s highest honors for undergraduate teaching.

This recognition reflects the meaningful connections, mentorship, and support Professor Cooper brings to the classroom every day, helping students grow both personally and professionally.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! 🎉

05/26/2026

Connecting classroom learning with real-world careers 💼📈

UIC Business finance students recently had the opportunity to connect with representatives from Wells Fargo during a campus visit focused on career exploration and professional engagement. From one-on-one conversations and student organization presentations to networking with faculty, students gained valuable insight into pathways within the financial services industry.

Thank you to Wells Fargo for investing in the next generation of business leaders!

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Han Nguyen: May Student Leader of the Month

UIC Business celebrates Han Nguyen as May Student Leader of the Month for her thoughtful, behind-the-scenes leadership and impact across campus, in roles ranging from vice president of the UIC chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to director of corporate relations of the Real Estate Club.

UIC Business recognizes Han Nguyen as May Student Leader of the Month for her leadership, campus involvement, and community impact.

05/23/2026

UIC Students Advance to National Excel Championship

UIC Business students Evan Guffey, Alexander Guerrero, and Damian Kuczek advanced to the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge (MECC) Team Championships in Las Vegas after a standout performance at the April Team e-Invitational, highlighting their Excel and data modeling expertise.

Three UIC Business students advanced to the MECC Team Championships in Las Vegas after a top finish at the April Team e-Invitational.

05/22/2026

Mars Leaders Bring AI in Marketing Insights to UIC Business Classroom

On April 28, UIC Business marketing students engaged with leaders from Mars, our corporate sponsor of the ANA Education Foundation (AEF), during a classroom panel on how AI is reshaping brand strategy, creativity, and consumer insights — while reinforcing the importance of human-centered marketing.

UIC Business students engaged with Mars marketing leaders in a classroom panel exploring how AI is transforming marketing, creativity, and responsible brand strategy.

05/21/2026

UIC Business Student Wins Top Prize at Blaze Venture Challenge

UIC Business student Polina Heranina, an entrepreneurship major, won first place and a $5,000 prize at UIC's 4th Annual Blaze Venture Challenge on April 14 with LingoVerse, an immersive language-learning platform. Her venture rose to the top among 31 entries from across seven colleges, highlighting the strength of UIC Business entrepreneurship.

Polina Heranina proudly holds her $5,000 check after winning the top prize in the UIC Blaze Venture Challenge.

The fourth annual Blaze Venture Challenge — UIC’s campuswide pitch competition for early-stage, student-led ventures — took place at Student Center East on April 14.

05/20/2026

Clinical Professor of Finance Özgür Arslan-Ayaydin is one of three university-wide recipients of the IOCD Award, honoring her innovative design of FIN 540: International Financial Markets and her commitment to student success in online education.

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