Weatherhead School of Management at 星空传媒 had a memorable night of firsts in December when its inaugural class of Hall of Fame inductees took center stage at the first annual awards reception.
Twelve distinguished alumni were recognized for their extraordinary leadership and global impact on their respective industries and communities across the globe.
The premiere event took place at the Frank N. and Jocelyne K. Linsalata Alumni Center, where Dean Andrew Medvedev honored John C. Dannemiller (MGT 鈥01), Charles Fowler (MGT 鈥90), Robert W. Gillespie (MGT 鈥68), Vikram Gupta (MGT 鈥01), Jennifer LaClair (MGT 鈥01), Eric A. Logan MGT 鈥01), Shailesh Mehta (GRS 鈥91 Organizational Development & Analysis), W. Aubrey Webson (MGT 鈥04), Darlyne Bailey, PhD (GRS 鈥88), Shelly McNamara (GRS 鈥91) and the late Richard L. Osborne (MGT 鈥73) and Bertram L. Wolstein (CLC 鈥49) for their contributions to business and academia.
鈥淭hese 12 individuals have shown a deep commitment to our legacy and core values of innovation, diversity, integrity and collaboration and have pioneered new ideas, practices, or industries that demonstrate a forward-thinking approach that has reshaped or influenced the future of business and management,鈥 said Medvedev. 鈥淭hey have done this with a spirit of unpretentious excellence and a passion to share that with students past, present and future and are a testament to the strength of our alumni network.鈥
Friends, family, faculty, and staff enjoyed the evening of celebration with inspiring speeches, and reflections on the guiding principles that define Weatherhead graduates. Kevin Smith, Associate Dean, Department of External Relations and Brian Breittholz, Executive Director of Alumni Relations, introduced the visionary entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and social impact leaders, each embodying the school鈥檚 mission of preparing professionals to tackle real-world challenges.
鈥淭heir achievements reflect the power of a Weatherhead education, and we are proud to recognize them as an enduring part of our legacy,鈥 said Smith. 鈥淭his year鈥檚 honorees remind us of the power of a Weatherhead education to drive meaningful change and a testament to the strength of our alumni network.鈥
The annual Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony has become a signature event, celebrating the achievements of alumni while reinforcing the impact of Weatherhead鈥檚 programs. As the school looks ahead, it remains committed to fostering the next generation of leaders who will leave their mark on the world.
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