Chicago GSB Honored by National Black MBA Association

Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the National Black MBA Association acknowledged the role the Chicago GSB played in its creation by naming it “Outstanding Educational Institution of the Year.” The NBMBAA was founded at Chicago GSB by Anthony Jackson, ’70 and Alexander Gabbin, ’70. Their goal was to increase black admissions at business schools.

The NMBAA award recognizes Chicago GSB for its successful efforts encouraging African Americans to enter the field of business. The award was presented October 14 at the group’s annual conference in San Diego. “We are delighted to be recognized for our efforts at educating the next generation of African American business leaders,” said dean Edward A. Snyder.

In 1964, Chicago GSB created the first scholarship program for minorities attending business school. Today Chicago GSB continues as an innovator in helping minority students. It is among the few top-tier business school with an office of diversity affairs that supports admissions recruiting, and provides individual academic support and career services programming for African Americans, Hispanic Americans and other minorities. “Getting to the best approach in any business setting requires that you leverage the full range of knowledge, experience, and insight,” Snyder stated. “So at Chicago, diversity enriches both our community and our core mission. We know that each voice should be heard.”