Dr. Benjamin Lough

Professor

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Biography

Benjamin Lough is a Professor of Social Work and Business Administration at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he also serves as the Director of Social Innovation at the Gies College of Business. He received his PhD from Washington University in St. Louis and holds bachelor's and master's degrees in sociology and social work, respectively, from Brigham Young University. Before joining the University of Illinois, he was a Senior Researcher at the United Nations Volunteers in Bonn, Germany. Benjamin teaches courses focusing on nonprofit management, social entrepreneurship, and social enterprise, and his research explores the work of transnational voluntary organizations in promoting community development and social innovation. He has held several key positions, including Dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Illinois and Faculty Director of International Service at Washington University in St. Louis. His contributions to the field are recognized through various prestigious awards and grants, highlighting his commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in social innovation.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Professor of Business Administration teaching courses on nonprofit management, social entrepreneurship, and social enterprise.

Director Social Innovation

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Leads initiatives in social innovation within the Gies College of Business.

Senior Researcher

2016-01-01 — 2019-01-01

United Nations Volunteers (UNV) • Bonn, Germany

Conducted research on community development practices through voluntary organizations.

Faculty Director International Service

2012-01-01 — Present

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

Oversaw international service initiatives and collaborations.

Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Engaged in teaching and research within the School of Social Work.

Awards

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University of Illinois Distinguished Promotion Award

2021-01-01
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Sheth Distinguished Faculty Award International Achievement

2017-01-01

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes

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