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2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the Rustandy Center and the 125th anniversary of Chicago Booth.

We are proud to be the home of social impact at Chicago Booth and the destination for people who are committed to helping solve social and environmental challenges. We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the center and of our social impact community throughout the year.

A Decade of Supporting Social Sector Innovation

Watch our 10th anniversary video to get a glimpse of the many ways in which we support students, alumni, faculty, and the community of people making a difference in the world.

10 Years of the Rustandy Center

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2019–20

COVID-19 research, supported by the Rustandy Center, gives policy makers rapid insights into the impact of the pandemic on Americans.

The Innovating for Social Equity series debuts, exploring efforts to tackle the barriers to a society and economy that works for all.

New CSR database fills a market gap by making corporate social responsibility metrics readily available.

2019–20
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2021–22

The student-run Steven Tarrson Impact Investment fund, makes its first investment in Harvest Thermal, a start-up reinventing home heating and hot water, while slashing carbon emissions.

The John Edwardson, ‘72, Social New Venture Challenge marks its 10th anniversary. It has helped jump-start more than 150 ventures, which collectively have raised more than $165 million. SNVC ’18 winner AIM Clinics merges with HopeBridge; SNVC ’12 winner, LuminAID, is acquired by Adventure Ready Brands.

2021–22
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2022–23

First cohort of Golub Capital Social Impact Lab’s IGNITE program launches, amplifying the impact of nonprofit organizations serving Chicago’s Black community.

2022–23

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