Executive Director of Development Lauren L. Jacquot reviews the 2024-25 year in advancement at the Lindner College of Business.
At the Carl H. Lindner College of Business, our mission is clear: To empower business problem solvers to tackle the world’s challenges. And because of your unwavering support, we are fulfilling our purpose at greater heights than ever before.
Lauren L. Jacquot, BA ’10, Executive Director of Development.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, Lindner surpassed its fundraising goal this year and continues to raise the bar university-wide. Our advancement team is the largest it’s ever been, allowing us to deepen relationships, broaden our reach and engage more partners in shaping the future of business education.
This year brought forth impactful and exciting developments in management consulting and investment banking, two growing fields where our alumni and employers leaned in with intention and enthusiasm. This generosity is building career-launching pathways for our students. We also welcomed 12 outstanding faculty across disciplines, many with AI and analytics expertise, further strengthening Lindner’s nationally ranked academic profile.
Co-op remains the cornerstone of our innovative, experiential approach. For the second straight year, more than 1,000 co-ops were completed by Lindner students in conjunction with hundreds of employer partners. This model sets us apart as a top-ranked co-op business school by providing hands-on experience vital to student learning and career success.
This was also a year of changes across higher education. Yet through every challenge, we remained grounded in what makes Lindner exceptional — our values, our people and our steadfast commitment to supplying all students with transformational opportunities.
Thank you for walking alongside us. If you are not an active member of the Lindner community, let’s connect. Don’t underestimate the power of your contribution. With your support, we will continue to create the problem solvers the world needs.
Thank you for your continued championship,
Lauren L. Jacquot, BA ’10
Executive Director of Development
Jerry Fritz, Bus ’73, and his wife, Connie (top row), with Lindner students.
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April 6, 2026
The 2026 Warren Bennis Leadership Experience united student and professional leaders and Warren Bennis Leadership Institute champions and alumni on March 26.
April 6, 2026
The Cincinnati Business Achievement Awards (CBAAs) recognized honorees at the Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown on Thursday, March 5, welcoming hundreds of members of the region’s business community.
February 18, 2026
The 32nd annual UC/PNC Economic Outlook was held on Feb. 13, with more than 350 attendees — including more than 70 real estate students — taking in perspective on local, national and international economic developments at the newly reopened First Financial Center in downtown Cincinnati.
Remain up-to-date on Lindner happenings, as well as student, alumni and donor achievements, by following our social media channels and listnening to our podcast, Bearcats Mean Business.
Entrepreneur and Lindner alum Phil Santoro joined Bearcats Mean Business shares his journey from founding his first business at 13 to working at Google — and ultimately building and scaling companies as the co-founder of startup studio Wilbur Labs.
Phil talks candidly about learning by doing, taking calculated risks, and why real-world experience matters more than waiting for the “perfect moment.” He also reflects on how his Lindner education complemented his entrepreneurial mindset, why he now invests in entrepreneurship education, and how giving back has become a core part of his story
