Magelli Office of Experiential Learning

Is your team asking questions like these?

🤔 Should we explore a new market?
🧐 Is our current business strategy working?
❓ How can we improve this process?
🙇‍♀️ What do our customer or industry data actually tell us?
🤨 How can we improve the customer experience?

Our experiential learning projects connect organizations with talented Gies College of Business students who bring fresh perspectives and data-driven recommendations to real business challenges.

We’ve extended the deadline to submit Fall 2026 project ideas to July 31, giving organizations a little more time to participate. If you’ve been thinking about sponsoring a project—or know someone who might be a great fit—we’d love to connect.

📅 Fall 2026 Project Submission Deadline EXTENDED: July 31

Submit your project idea today, all we need is a few sentences: https://go.gies.illinois.edu/FB_SubmitAProject

Learn more about partnering with the Magelli Office of Experiential Learning: https://go.gies.illinois.edu/FB_MOELBrochure

We were thrilled to join the Mahomet Area Chamber of Commerce last week for their monthly luncheon. Salvo Rodriquez was invited to share more about our impact on local businesses in our surrounding community.

Thank you to all who attended! And a special thank you to Farm Credit Illinois for your hospitality. Learn more about how you can participate in the growth of our students: https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/corporate/solve-business-challenges

🌟 BUS301 Professor Spotlight 🌟

Meet Professor Mingshuang Ji, who began teaching BUS301 in Spring 2026!

BUS301 professors play a key role in guiding experiential learning projects from start to finish, mentoring student teams, sharing their expertise, and helping turn real-world challenges into meaningful solutions.

Learn more about experiential learning projects here:
https://go.gies.illinois.edu/StudentConsultingProjects

What is Experiential Learning, and how can it help your business?

Through the Magelli Office of Experiential Learning, organizations partner with student consulting teams and faculty advisors to tackle real business challenges, from marketing strategy to financial modeling.

Swipe to see the types of projects our students work on 👇

Have a project idea? Get in touch! We’re starting sourcing for Fall 2026 soon.

https://go.gies.illinois.edu/SubmitYourProject

Welcome to the official account of the Magelli Office of Experiential Learning! On this account we’ll give you an inside look at how Gies students are turning theory into impact through action learning 👇

📸 Behind-the-scenes moments
🎤 Q&As with student consultants
📍 Spotlights on local business partnerships
💡 Real stories of learning in action