CLEVELAND, May 13, 2019 — The John M. and Mary Jo Boler College of Business at John Carroll University has received two significant naming gifts, part of its ongoing $25 million Inspired Lives campaign.
A gift from Sue and Bill Donnelly (1984 and 1983 Marketing and Accountancy graduates of John Carroll) establishes the Donnelly School of Leadership and Social Innovation.
A gift from Christine M. and Richard J. Kramer (1986 Accountancy graduates of John Carroll) establishes the Kramer School of Accountancy and Information Sciences.
Inspired Lives Campaign
“I like to say that there has never been a more exciting time to be in business — but apply that thought to senior management and you could also say that there has never been a more risk-laden or challenging time to be in business,” said Alan Miciak, Ph.D. Dean of the Boler College of Business. “The Inspired Lives campaign speaks to prospective students and business leaders alike. It says that our Jesuit tradition, a nearly 500-year practice of asking “what is the right way?” has both resonance and relevance.”
The Kramer School of Accountancy and Information Sciences will strengthen John Carroll’s reputation as a leader and innovator in accounting education. With an expanded emphasis on information science and data analytics, Kramer School Accountancy and Information Sciences graduates will be highly competitive in a fast changing and dynamic profession.
The Donnelly School of Leadership and Social Innovation will leverage new and established centers of excellence and faculty expertise in leadership, ethics, entrepreneurship, and social innovation. Donnelly School Leadership and Social Innovation students will graduate as ethical leaders capable of meeting the increasingly complex demands for creating sustainable value across all industries and organizations.
“The vision for what the Boler College can achieve with new schools and programs will have a powerful impact on how we teach and prepare our students for careers in business,” said John Carroll University President Michael D. Johnson, Ph.D.
Bloomberg Businessweek Ranked #1
The Inspired Lives campaign will launch new undergraduate programs in Wealth Management; master’s programs in Innovation and Leadership; as well as update classrooms and technology, including state-of-the-art facilities: a Capital Markets Lab and a Data Analytics Lab. Both will serve faculty and students — from across John Carroll University — as they develop analytical and computational skills and knowledge, a foundation in a data-driven society. The labs will expose students to insights and tools that they will make them job ready.
Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2016 “Best Undergraduate Business Schools” Employer Survey (recruiters at 600 companies) ranked the Boler College of Business #1 in the nation for how well we prepare students for careers at their companies.
About William P. and Susan C. Donnelly
Bill Donnelly (1983, B.S.B.A, Accountancy) and Sue Donnelly (1984, B.S. in Marketing) have been active, vocal and generous supporters of John Carroll University.
“We’re very happy to be involved,” said Mr. Donnelly. “Sue and I feel that every student should have the opportunity for a quality education.”
Bill Donnelly is the former executive vice president of METTLER TOLEDO, a global leader in the Life Science tools market. He joined METTLER TOLEDO in 1997. Previously, Mr. Donnelly held various management positions with Elsag Bailey and Price Waterhouse.
He joined the JCU Board of Directors in 2011, was elected vice chair in May 2018 and will become chairman later this year. He currently serves as the chair of the Advancement Committee. Sue has served on the John Carroll’s Chicago Alumni Chapter Board for many years. The Donnelly’s have four children, including their son, Connaught, a JCU Class of 2010 graduate, and their daughter, Grace, who is a member of JCU’s Class of 2016.
Bill and Sue established an endowed scholarship fund to support the Social Innovation Fellows and to give future John Carroll students the opportunity to pursue their academic, service, and professional goals through the Donnelly School of Leadership and Social Innovation.
About Richard and Chris Kramer
Richard Kramer (1986, B.S.B.A, Accountancy) and Chris Kramer (1986, B.S.B.A, Accountancy) have been active, vocal and generous supporters of John Carroll University.
“In 1982, we began a relationship with John Carroll University that continues today. Because of the habits, interests, and abilities we developed during our four years, our education didn’t end at graduation. Thanks to the lessons learned, the bonds developed, and the inquisitive spirit nurtured both in and outside of the classroom, we’ve become learners forever,” said Mr. Kramer.