UIC Business alum establishes the Mihas Endowed Professorship in Finance
June 10, 2025 08:55 AM
Constantine “Dean” Mihas BS ’88, together with his family, has established the Mihas Endowed Professorship in Finance in the College of Business. This $1 million gift will acknowledge and support the research activity of an exceptional faculty member who will be named the Constantine Mihas Endowed Professorship in Finance.
“UIC Business is extremely grateful to alumnus, Dean Mihas, for creating this endowed professorship. This generous gift will enable the college to support the research of an outstanding faculty member, honoring individual excellence while contributing to the ongoing success of the Finance Department,” said Sandy Wayne, dean of UIC Business.
Mihas has long been a leader in the investment community and currently serves as co‑CEO of GTCR, a leading private equity firm, with over $45 billion in assets under management. The firm has played a critical role investing in and supporting the growth of many leading businesses, across industries such as health care, technology and financial and business services.
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