A Strong Community
Albert O. Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business
Dear Alumni and Friends,
As we look forward to graduating the next generation of business leaders, I am in awe of the extraordinary passion of our community of scholars, leaders, and learners. Together, we are making tremendous progress in moving from delivering teaching to inspiring learning, preparing successful and grateful graduates to join a growing community of more than 40,000 alumni.
I am delighted to report that in the past year, our community came together to make an impact like never before. In 2014, more than 3,000 alumni and friends connected with the School to mentor students, participate in learning experiences, guide our research, recruit our graduates, advise our business strategy and make meaningful connections with one another. We are thrilled that many of you also stepped forward to invest with us, contributing to an increase in donor participation. You keep our community strong, and for that I am most grateful.
— Dean François Ortalo-Magné Albert O. Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business
With your support and participation, we have sharpened our vision—to redefine the partnership between the public research university and the business community. In these pages, you'll find a collection of stories and data that exemplify the people who support our School, and illustrate the impact of philanthropy. Your generosity makes a difference in everything we do, from supporting faculty, staff and students to informing and delivering inspiring learning experiences. Philanthropy helps protect the quality of students' education, which strengthens our brand and continues to enhance the value of your degree. Alumni and corporate partnerships sustain our School and foster a network of successful professionals, strengthening the value of your community.
Recent shifts in the business world and in higher education have set the stage for us to pursue our vision with more focus than ever. Stronger together, we can achieve things none of us would dare dream on our own. It's an exciting time for the Wisconsin School of Business, and I feel privileged to be leading this journey with and for you.
Together Forward!
—François Ortalo-Magné
Albert O. Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business
