That gratitude echoed throughout the day on Friday, when the University hosted its fifth annual Chicago Convenes event, at which the University recognized many of the alumni and friends who have contributed to the Chicago Initiative, the University s $2 billion capital campaign, and recognized Harper at a special reception at the GSB. His generosity ensures that the GSB will continue to be an international center for business education and research, and we are profoundly grateful. Harper s...

Previous large gifts to the school include $25 million from Dennis Keller, chairman of DeVry, inc., Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, and $20 million from Robert Rothman, chairman and chief executive of Florida Bank Group and chairman of Black Diamond Group, Tampa, Florida. Previous large gifts to the school include $25 million from Dennis Keller, chairman of DeVry, inc., Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, and $20 million from Robert Rothman, chairman and chief executive of Florida Bank Group and...