Impact Report 2024
Donor Impact Report 2023–24
A Message of Gratitude From Dean Khatri
Dear Leeds Community,
I am delighted to share the Donor Impact Report for 2023-2024, highlighting many outstanding accomplishments from the previous academic and fiscal years. Reflecting on my first year as dean of the Leeds School of Business, I am grateful for the inspiring moments and successes made possible by the incredible generosity of our Leeds donors and partners.
Your support has enabled significant advancements across our entire school. Leeds awarded over $6 million in scholarships, creating transformative opportunities for hundreds of deserving students. We also invested in our outstanding faculty, providing resources that have led to groundbreaking research and enriching classroom experiences.
Beyond financial contributions, the engagement of over 8,000 alumni, parents, business leaders and friends has been truly remarkable. Whether serving as mentors, speaking in classes or participating in events, you've strengthened our network and provided valuable perspectives that inform our path forward.
Looking ahead, I'm filled with optimism as we chart our course with Leeds 2035, our strategic vision for the future. This plan will build on our strengths and address the evolving needs of the business landscape, ensuring Leeds remains at the forefront of business education and research. Our vision is designed to make a meaningful impact on businesses and communities around the globe. I am eager to share more details with you in the coming year.
Thank you for your trust, passion and commitment to Leeds. You have made my first year unforgettable, and I cannot wait to see what we will achieve together. Business Buffs have truly stepped in to lead the next herd to success, and the best is yet to come.
Vijay Khatri
Tandean Rustandy Endowed Dean
FY24 Highlights
Scholarships Awarded
$6.2M
Engaged Alumni and Friends
8,030
Through volunteering, communications, events and giving
Named Faculty Scholars
17
Your Impact in Action
Behind every scholarship, research breakthrough, and innovative program at Leeds School of Business, there's a foundation of generosity and engagement. Your support and involvement drive transformative experiences and groundbreaking discoveries. In these pages, you'll see how your contributions and participation have created ripple effects throughout our community and beyond. From empowering students through mentorship and financial support to enabling faculty to push the boundaries of business knowledge, your impact is both immediate and far-reaching. Whether through philanthropy, volunteering, or sharing your expertise, you're shaping the future of business education and fostering a new generation of leaders ready to make their mark on the world.
Your Impact in Action
Leeds awarded an unprecedented $6.2 million in scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students, fueling the ambitions of tomorrow's business innovators and opening doors to transformative education experiences.
Leeds Faculty Scholars initiative empowers 17 research and teaching faculty to accelerate groundbreaking research and revolutionize classroom experiences, amplifying their impact on business education.
Leeds community creates an ecosystem where students thrive through real-world connections and guidance with over 1,200 mentors and 2,200 professional engagements.
Leeds First-Year Global Experience immerses 300+ students in international business across 11 countries and 4 continents, cultivating future global leaders.
Leeds MBAs attend the ClimateCAP Summit, gaining insights and connections to lead in sustainable business and clean energy.
The Paige Family Foundation empowers future leaders by providing life-changing scholarships and support to CU students in business and engineering.
More Highlights
Total Donors
2,089
Total Gifts
1,900
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