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Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University Celebrates 10-year Anniversary
The highly ranked business program celebrates 10 years of educating students with Jack Welch’s philosophies on leadership and management; remembers the great
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nThe highly ranked business program celebrates 10 years of educating students with Jack Welch’s philosophies on leadership and management; remembers the great founder and mentor\n\n WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nThe Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University (JWMI) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, honoring the significant accomplishments and milestones of JWMI over the past decade, along with commemorating its founder, the late Jack Welch.\n\nStrayer University acquired JWMI in December 2011, adding the institute’s prestigious master’s in business administration (MBA) to its degree offerings. Since then, JWMI has rapidly expanded its business programs and concentrations, along with boasting a diverse global alumni network. Over 10 years, nearly 3,000 students at JWMI had the unique opportunity to learn from aptly named “Experts of Practice,” made up of some of today’s most influential current and former CEOs, including those at Berkshire Hathaway, Netflix, Medtronic, Walgreen’s, Boeing, McDonald’s and many other global leaders Jack Welch mentored.\n\n“JWMI was Jack’s passion and now, his legacy. It is inspiring to see his vision live on through the lives of all the students he’s been able to educate, and all he has done for business education,” says Robert Silberman, executive chairman of Strategic Education, Inc., parent company of Strayer University, “Jack’s principles and people management practices define JWMI and will be defining this institution for years to come.”\n\nWhile other programs study great business leaders, JWMI was built by one. Named “Manager of the Century” by Fortune magazine and coined “The CEO of CEOs” in Forbes' 100 Greatest Business Minds feature, Jack Welch was one of the world’s most respected and celebrated CEOs. He left a legacy built on his unmatched track record of success, enormous love of people, fierce passion for winning, and unbridled desire to change the world for the better.\n\n“Jack Welch left a legacy that will long impact students and future business leaders alike,” says Andréa Backman, president of Strayer University, “It was a great honor to know, work with, and be mentored by Jack. I’m proud to be a part of continuing his efforts.”\n\nToday, JWMI has an international presence, with 18% of the student population living outside the United States in 67 countries. Addit...