Owen Forward
Owen Forward offers a portfolio of virtual, in-person, and on-demand engagement opportunities to inspire inquiry, close-knit collaboration, and discovery among the entire Owen and Vanderbilt community. Owen Forward creates a transformative experience that inspires Owen business leaders to connect and grow together on a personal scale.
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Owen Forward offers a portfolio of virtual, in-person, and on-demand engagement opportunities to inspire inquiry, close-knit collaboration, and discovery among the entire Owen and Vanderbilt community. Owen Forward creates a transformative experience that inspires Owen business leaders to connect and grow together on a personal scale.
Owen-Owned
The Owen-Owned Alumni Entrepreneur Spotlight series creates opportunities to highlight and feature Owen-Owned businesses among the greater Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management community. The program includes an Owen-Owned Business Directory and other opportunities, such as speaking at an Owen Forward event, being featured in Vanderbilt Business Magazine and Inside Owen, and giveaways for events and alumni.
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Ways to Give
There are many payment options to fund your gift: online, by mail, by phone (1-800-288-0082), through a bank draft, and even with stocks and securities. Multiply your impact and check if your company matches gifts.
GIVE NOWOwen Giving Society
The Owen Giving Society (formerly Owen Circle) is an exclusive group of Owen alumni and friends of Vanderbilt that support the Owen Graduate School of Management through leadership-level annual gifts. This level of support enables Owen to meet emerging needs and challenges, create innovative programs, and fund new opportunities for growth.
LEARN MORENEW Management Hall!
The expansion and renovation of Management Hall was the first donor-led building project at Vanderbilt. The Owen Century Partners gave more than $20 million to spearhead the $55 million project and help us break ground on April 8, 2021. The project was completed in 2023.
LEARN MOREOwen Volunteer Community
Derek Young
President Japan and Member of the Global Operating Committee, Fidelity International; Board Chair, Asia Alumni Board
Learn more about the Asia Alumni Board
Kimberly Barboza
Managing Consultant, Bedroc IT Strategy and Services Firm,VU Oak Leaf Society Member, Served as Lieutenant Commander for the United States Navy
"Vanderbilt has been life-changing for me. I give back, so I can positively change the lives of future generations."
Learn more about the Owen Volunteer Community
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