Carl H. Lindner College of BusinessCarl H. Lindner College of BusinessUniversity of Cincinnati

Carl H. Lindner College of Business

Campaign Priorities

Strong Tradition

Reflecting the business world, the UC Carl H. Lindner College of Business faces increasingly complex global markets, changing demographics, intense competition and a demand for innovation. As leading provider of human capital for our community, our college is a driver for the region's economy. Our programs are distinctive by their multidisciplinary opportunities, capitalizing on UC's strength in engineering, law, medicine and design. As such, our graduates are poised to compete in an increasingly innovation-driven and global economy.

As part of a top 20 public, research university, Lindner College of Business faculty members routinely create and share knowledge with our partners. Their work has helped improve operations at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, taken “best practices” from American businesses to China, and spurred innovation throughout the college itself.

Establishing partnerships remains one of the college's greatest strengths. Our academic and outreach centers provide the ideal platform for continuing education, applied research and business community engagement.

Bold Vision

Aligned with the university's strategic plan, our vision is to be a leading business college. To reach that vision, we develop our students into collaborative, creative and global business leaders. As a highly valued partner for our business community, we will be an engine for innovation and a catalyst for growth for Greater Cincinnati and beyond.

Ambitious Goals

With the successful completion of this campaign, additional private support will:

  • Establish a strong, competitive foundation for faculty research and scholarship, with endowed chairs and professorships.

Endowed Chairs and Professorships Goal: $15 million

Goals
  • Increase support for high-achieving students through our undergraduate honors and graduate programs, with further enhancements to our Marvin P. Kolodzik Business Scholars program, continued support of our Carl H. Lindner Honors-PLUS program and forward momentum in high-caliber master's degree enrollment.

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Student Scholarships & Services Support: $20 million

Goal 1
  • Enrich the Lindner College of Business' thriving academic programs and centers, providing needed expertise to our graduates, the business community and beyond.

    Program Support & Academic Centers Goal: $30 million
Goal 3
  • Upgrade infrastructure with renovations to Lindner Hall to provide improved venue for prominent speakers and events, offering students and the community amenities consistent with top business programs.

    Lindner Hall Renovation, Improvement and Expansion Goal: $10 million
Goal 4

Total College Campaign Goal: $75 million

Goal 5

*Total to date, as of June 30, 2011.

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