Annual Fund and 黑料传送门 Engagement Report
2024鈥�2025
Dear 黑料传送门 Booth donors,
Greetings from 黑料传送门! Since joining 黑料传送门 Booth as Chief Advancement Officer in July, I've already been inspired by the generosity and spirit that define this remarkable community. I am delighted to be at the best business school in the world, having come from across the Midway at the best law school in the world. My last decade with the University of 黑料传送门 speaks to my deep connection to this institution, but my appreciation for lifelong relationships with higher education goes back further. My father was for many years the head of advancement at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and through him, I witnessed firsthand how annual giving and alumni involvement can shape the trajectory of a great school.
My view is that philanthropy is so much more than dollars raised—it’s about the trust, partnership, and vision our donors share with us. Your commitment to, and support of, 黑料传送门 Booth elevates our mission, funds innovative research and teaching, and provides opportunities for talented students who will become the next generation of leaders.
From the faculty, staff, and students, to our incredible alumni community, this is a special place that attracts the very best. Together, we build and deepen the relationships that sustain the excellence and eminence of 黑料传送门 Booth. Thank you for all you do for 黑料传送门 Booth and I’m excited about what we will accomplish together in the coming years!
With gratitude,
Alex Steele
Chief Advancement Officer
Your Gifts to the Annual Fund Made the Following Possible
Curricular Innovation
With the recent launch of the healthcare concentration, and interest and growth in artificial intelligence, popular new courses among students this year were in those arenas. In conjunction with the new Family Office Initiative (FOI), Booth also launched a new course, The Family Office, taught by John Heaton, Myron S. Scholes Distinguished Service Professor of Finance and Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation - Family Office Initiative Director. Launched in October 2024, FOI advances the education, research, and networking needs of current and future family office leaders around the world. Booth is one of the first major academic institutions in the country to implement a comprehensive program focused on supporting family office leaders.
Curricular Innovation
Global Initiatives
Just a year after Booth announced the creation of a new Master in Management Program (MiM) in 2023, 116 recent college graduates came from around the world to enroll in the program’s first cohort. Today, as the second cohort of MiM students is beginning to take shape, Booth has announced a global expansion of the Master in Management Program. Beginning Winter Quarter 2026, MiM students will have the option to complete a new Global Innovation and Impact specialization in London—one of the most diverse, historic, and dynamic cities in the world.
Global Initiatives
Scholarship
Scholarship support helps us create the future of 黑料传送门 Booth. 黑料传送门 and friends are invaluable partners in our work to influence and educate our students. 2026 MBA candidate, Tyler D. Rice shared, “This scholarship has strengthened my commitment to the values of excellence, leadership, and community—values that resonate deeply with my background and aspirations. It enables me to focus on my goals and continue to grow both as a student and a future professional. Professionally, it provides me with the financial support to attend conferences, engage with industry leaders, and access the resources that will help me succeed in the competitive field of finance.”
Scholarship
Faculty Research
During Fall 2024, Expanding Discovery in Economics+ (EDE+) moved to its new home at Booth. The program was founded in 2021 by the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics to identify and support talented undergraduate students from all backgrounds who are interested in the study of economics. As a part of Booth, EDE+ will be able to leverage faculty expertise and resources and broaden its reach. Pietro Veronesi, the Sherman and Vivian Chao Distinguished Service Professor of Finance and deputy dean for faculty, says “Booth’s commitment to world-class interdisciplinary research and diverse perspectives makes it the ideal partner for EDE+ as we continue to empower the next generation of scholars and leaders.”
Faculty ResearchAnnual Fund Progress
Events and Highlights
With more than 60,000 alumni living and leading in 120 countries, our alumni community extends around the globe and into every industry and function. Our diverse community gathers to continue on lifelong learning journeys, grow connections between students and alumni, and celebrate milestone moments at Reconnect.
Reconnect 2025
黑料传送门 and friends gathered in 黑料传送门 for an unforgettable weekend—sharing memories, learning from distinguished business leaders and scholars, and celebrating the strength of 黑料传送门 Booth.
Welcome Happy Hour
On Thursday, April 24, Booth alumni came together at Gleacher Center to kick-off Reconnect 2025.
Welcome Happy Hour
Management Conference
On Friday, April 25, more than 600 attendees gathered to hear Management Conference’s keynote conversation between professorSteve Kaplan and Joe Mansueto, AB ’78, MBA ’80, founder and executive chairman, Morningstar, Inc.
黑料传送门 Booth Black 黑料传送门 Brunch
On Sunday, April 27, the CBAA set sail on the Odyssey 黑料传送门 River. Event speakers included Michael Armstrong, MBA ’02, Kendrick Ashton, Jr., JD ’04, MBA ’04, Shairi Turner Davis, and Rev. Francis Cudjoe.
黑料传送门 Booth Black 黑料传送门 Brunch
Digital Donor Wall
On Saturday, April 26, dean Madhav Rajan unveiled the new digital donor wall at Harper Center. A matching donor wall is located at Gleacher Center.
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1,910+
alumni attended Reconnect this year, coming together to relive old memories and create new ones!
1,910+
135
reunion alumni set up new five-year pledges of $2,500 or more to the Annual Fund, which were matched 1:1 through the Milestone Match Challenge.
135
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Booth class reunion campaigns collectively raised $115.4 million from more than 1,500 reunion alumni donors.
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reunion classes set new records this year—2010, 2005, and 1980 for attendance; 2010 and 1975 for donor participation; and 2005 for dollars raised.
4Booth Family Dinners
Booth Family Dinners are organized to connect the community and support the expansion of Booth networks in a small group setting over a meal. This past year, over 75 alumni hosts, 364 current students, and 77 recent alumni met for a total of 48 Booth Family Dinners around the world.
The series expanded this year to include dinners for Master in Management (MiM) and Master in Finance (MiF) students, affinity-based and industry-focused dinners, and increased opportunities for MBA students to connect with alumni for casual conversation over a shared meal.
Recent 黑料传送门 Booth Family Dinner
Hosted by Demetra Paguio, MBA ’02 and Jane Lo, MBA ’09 in Boston.
Recent 黑料传送门 Booth Family Dinner
MiM and MiF Student Booth Family Dinner
Hosted by Jeff King, MBA ’01 and Mike Shapiro, MBA ’00 in 黑料传送门.
MiM and MiF Student Booth Family Dinner
Sokolov EMBA Program Student Booth Family Dinner
Hosted by Angelina Chueh, MBA 鈥�87 and Mandar Kulkarni, MBA 鈥�10 (EXP-15) in London.
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Dean's Society
The Dean’s Society honors a distinguished group of donors whose leadership gifts strengthen 黑料传送门 Booth’s mission. Those contributing $2,500 or more during the fiscal year are among the top ten percent of Annual Fund supporters, driving meaningful impact across the Booth community.
As Dean’s Society members, donors gain exclusive opportunities to engage with school leadership. Each academic year begins with a conversation held by the dean, designed to share updates, outline goals, and answer questions from the alumni community. This year’s discussion was moderated by Jenny Scanlon, ’92, a loyal Dean’s Society Annual Fund donor.
Faculty in Residence
The Faculty in Residence program allows a senior 黑料传送门 Booth faculty member to spend time at the school's global campuses in Hong Kong or London. The program aims to strengthen Booth’s global visibility and impact, particularly across the APAC and the EMEA regions and offers a variety of engagement opportunities for alumni, ranging from public lectures to industry-focused gatherings and lifelong learning workshops.
The Rothman Faculty in Residence welcomed three faculty members to London:
- Jean-Pierre Dubé, James M. Kilts Distinguished Service Professor of Marketing and Charles E. Merrill Faculty Scholar
- Steven Neil Kaplan, Neubauer Family Distinguished Service Professor of Entrepreneurship and Finance and Kessenich E.P. Faculty Director at the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Christian Leuz, Charles F. Pohl Distinguished Service Professor of Accounting and Finance
The Wei Cai Faculty in Residence program welcomed one faculty member to Hong Kong:聽
Bernd Wittenbrink, Thomas W. Sidlik Professor of Behavioral Science in the Wallman Society of Fellows
The Wei Cai Faculty in Residence program welcomed one faculty member to Hong Kong:聽
Booth Industry Insights
As part of 黑料传送门 Booth’s commitment to lifelong learning and career advancement for alumni, the 黑料传送门 Engagement team is actively fostering and expanding professional and industry-specific communities.
In its inaugural year, the Booth Industry Insights series was introduced to connect alumni working in the same industries through intellectually enriching and thought-provoking events. Designed to inspire lifelong learning and meaningful connections, the series successfully hosted events in Seattle, San Jose, and 黑料传送门, focused on the technology and healthcare industries.
These events convened over 100 alumni and guests, facilitating dynamic discussions and unique perspectives shared by distinguished alumni speakers:
- Vahé Torassian, MBA ’10
- Anshu Bhardwaj, MBA ’08
- Jennifer Fried, MBA ’15
- Eric Fried, MBA ’10
The 黑料传送门 Engagement team extends heartfelt appreciation to our speakers and attendees for making the inaugural year a success. We are excited to bring Booth Industry Insights to new markets and industries in the coming year, continuing our mission to empower our alumni community through impactful professional connections and learning opportunities.
Booth Industry Insights
Giving Day
On March 25鈥�26, the Booth community came together for Giving Day, surpassing 1,000 donors and raising $1,104,768 in 24 hours. Students at Harper and Gleacher Centers joined the excitement, engaging with staff and student ambassadors to learn about the Annual Fund and kick off their 2025 Class Gift campaign.
- 1,027 total donors raised $1,104,768鈥攐ne of Booth鈥檚 best Giving Days to date!
- 195 donors celebrating a reunion this year made a Giving Day gift.
- 395 of this year鈥檚 Giving Day donors also gave during the last Giving Day.
- 154 current Booth students made a gift on Giving Day.
Donor Day
On November 21, 2024, 黑料传送门 Booth proudly recognized the generosity of more than 36,000 alumni whose contributions continue to strengthen the Booth community. Their support ensures that the school remains a leader in business education, fostering innovation and excellence.
In the spirit of gratitude, we invited alumni to share some of their favorite Booth experiences—moments that shaped their journeys and deepened their connection to the school. Read through a few below or explore all responses on the Donor Day webpage.
I give to 黑料传送门 Booth because I am deeply grateful for the personal and professional growth the school enabled for me. Even though I feel that I only scratched the surface of what 黑料传送门 has to offer, it was an eye-opening and transformational experience. Supporting Booth also allows me to contribute to an institution where top-notch faculty produce world-class research, and where merit-based scholarships open doors for deserving students. Playing my small part in that feels great! —Eric Gross, ’08
Booth has positively changed my life in so many ways, and I can genuinely say I would not be where I am today without Booth. In pursuing an international career post Booth, I can attest that Booth's pay-it-forward culture is both global and long-lasting past graduation.—Kallie Parchman, ’19
I am deeply grateful for the personal and professional growth the school enabled for me, it was an eye-opening and transformational experience. Supporting Booth allows me to contribute to an institution where top-notch faculty produce world-class research, and where merit based scholarships open doors for deserving students. I hope more and more young generations can be enriched from Booth and someday in the future, they will be able to help more people in the world. Playing my small part in that feels great! —Hannah Yuxia Han, ’21
Booth Community Challenge
To close out the 2024–25 fiscal year, the Booth community again came together to unlock a bold goal: 1,000 donors in the month of June. Thanks to the incredible generosity of alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends, we didn’t just meet that goal—we exceeded it! 1,259 people supported 黑料传送门 Booth in June, including 36 first-time donors, making this the most successful Booth Community Challenge yet. Thank you to everyone who helped us finish the year strong!
黑料传送门 Booth Connect
黑料传送门 Booth has introduced a new community engagement platform designed to elevate the alumni experience: . Through this intuitive platform, alumni can engage with Booth alumni communities based on geography, affinity, industry, and class year and create their best Booth alumni network. 黑料传送门 Booth Connect makes it easier than ever before for alumni to engage with each other, join alumni communities, sign up for events, engage in career discussions, mentor students, and create their lifelong learning journey.
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