A Legacy in Motion.
These four words don’t just represent the theme of the Wisconsin School of Business’ 125th anniversary celebration. They represent the foundational values—bold leadership, relentless innovation, and a commitment to community—that are part of our institutional DNA and have guided us for more than a century.
As WSB’s dean, I feel a great responsibility to uphold these core principles and ensure their continued relevance as we shape a future-forward strategy for the school to meet today’s challenges. While our values haven’t changed, business has, and so we must evolve to stay nimble and responsive.
Through new investments in entrepreneurship, inclusive leadership, experiential learning, and industry partnerships, our vision for WSB’s future is an innovative reimagining of what a business school can do. We’re embracing digital innovation and strategy to craft cutting-edge initiatives for today’s students while also expanding lifelong learning to support alumni at all career stages. It’s a vision that honors our longstanding values and scales them to new heights. Because even after 125 years, we continuously strive to remain one of the nation’s leading business schools.
WSB’s legacy in motion also comes to life in the pages of this special anniversary issue that highlights our past, present, and future. You’ll hear about unforgettable alums and significant firsts from WSB’s history, dynamic investments in AI, and an exciting, alumni-driven model for experiential learning.
The spirit of innovation and leadership fostered at WSB connects us all. As we begin our next 125 years, how will the skills, mindsets, and knowledge you embody help us navigate and shape our future? The answer is yours to determine.
On, Wisconsin!
Vallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy
Albert O. Nicholas Dean
Wisconsin School of Business
