Gary Gemberling spent his career creating. He launched his own companies and used his expertise to help other businesses build their own success. Now Gemberling is turning back to his alma mater for his next creation.
Illinois State’s College of Business trains students to succeed wherever they go—to State Farm, Chicago, New York, overseas, or their own startup. Now, they’ll even have a leg up on the golf course.
The Riggs family is paying it forward for the next generation of ISU students by endowing a new College of Business scholarship. An additional seven-figure estate commitment is one of the largest in the college’s history.
College of Business alums are invited to a night of networking at The Metropolitan Club in the Willis Tower. The complimentary evening will feature formal remarks by interim dean Gerry McKean along with hors d’oeuvres provided by the club and a cash bar.
The Early Career Achievement Awards (ECAA) recognize younger graduates from the College of Business who have demonstrated innovative and responsible professional leadership, the potential for future distinction, and a commitment to serving others.
Alex Barelka has been named chairperson of the Department of Management and Quantitative Methods. He began his assignment July 1.
Kimberly Judson has been named interim chairperson for the Department of Marketing. Judson began her duties July 1 and will serve for two years.
The Society for Human Resource Management has awarded a 2013-2014 Outstanding Student Chapter designation to the Illinois State University-SHRM student chapter.
Tim Longfellow will serve the College of Business as associate dean for the MBA and undergraduate programs, beginning July 1.
Illinois State MBA student Aniruddha Godbole wanted to solve a simple problem: How could he watch movies and scroll through Facebook on his smartphone without having to hold it in his hands and crane his neck?
