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2024-2025: The Year in Review

The Center announced a change in leadership.

At the Fall Members’ Meeting, Professor Joe Gyourko announced that 2024-2025 will be his final academic year as Director of the Zell/Luire Real Estate Center, concluding his 27-year tenure on June 30, 2025. Under his leadership, the Center saw tremendous growth in serving its students, faculty, members, and the broader real estate industry. Professor Maisy Wong will take over as the Nancy A. Nasher and David Haemisegger Director of the Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center on July 1, 2025, continuing its core missions. The Center extends its sincere gratitude to Joe for his profound impact and his years of dedicated leadership. To read the full announcement click here. Watch the tribute video honoring Joe created by the Center here

Joe Gyourko, Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center and Maisy Wong, Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center


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Introduction  The Joe Gyourko Pre-Doctoral Fund was established to honor Joe Gyourko's leadership and already received $1.2 million in pledges and gifts.

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