1916
First to create a comprehensive business education.
1916
Chicago Booth’s 125th Anniversary
Celebrating 125 years of ideas, innovation, and impact.
Booth is a business school of firsts. A community of curious thinkers and bold doers. A global network of innovative alumni and analytical thought leaders who have shaped markets, policy, and industry in profound ways.
Throughout 2023, Chicago Booth celebrated its 125th anniversary. From events across the globe to an oral history project for our alumni to activities on social media and retrospective features, we showcased the impact of Booth over the past 125 years, celebrated this important milestone as a community, and presented to you how Booth is poised to continue to impact the future.
Booth Firsts, Booth Breakthroughs
Innovating and setting new precedents is in our DNA. Discover how we have pioneered business education and thought leadership throughout our history.
1920
First to create a PhD program in business.
1920
1928
First to create an academic business journal.
1928
1929
First university to grant a PhD in business to a woman.
1929
1943
First to create an executive MBA program.
1943
1970
Booth students founded the National Black MBA Association.
1970
1982
First business school faculty member to win a Nobel Prize.
1982
2000
First US business school with campuses on three continents.
2000
2022
Tenth faculty member becomes a Nobel laureate.
2022