UC Business Fellows

A community at UC dedicated to supporting and empowering historically underrepresented students to excel within the Lindner College of Business and beyond.

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Ursula Burns was appointed CEO of Xerox in 2009, making her the first black female to lead an S&P 500 company. She is currently the Chairman & CEO of VEON, senior advisor to Teneo, a non-executive director of Diageo, and a member of Uber's board of directors. #BlackHistoryMonth

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Don Peebles became the first African-American to develop and own a major luxury hotel in 1996. Peebles is the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Peebles Corporation, a real estate company. #BlackHistoryMonth

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Franklin D. Raines became the first black CEO of a Fortune 500 company when he took over at Fannie Mae in 1991. He also served as White House budget director under President Bill Clinton.

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Joan and George Johnson’s hair-care company, Johnson Products, became the first black-owned business on the American Stock Exchange in 1954. It is still in business today and is headquartered in Chicago. #BlackHistoryMonth

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Warren H. Wheeler established Wheeler Airlines from 1969 to 1986, the first black-owned and operated air service in the U.S. This achievement gave young black pilots the chance to gain a lot of deserved flying experience. #BlackHistoryMonth

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Madam C.J. Walker created a hair-care line that will later gain her recognition as the first self-made female millionaire. This achievement was earned in the late 1800s and early 1900s!

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Thomas Jennings, the first black patent holder in America. He is well known for his work in the tailoring industry, but famous for the prototype of modern dry cleaning.

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Oprah Winfrey, the media maven got her start in the entertainment and news industry, later morphing her hit talk show into a business empire. She is also the first Black woman billionaire! Forbes first listed her as a billionaire in 2003 with a $2.7 billion net worth.

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David Steward, the founder and chairman of IT provider World Wide Technology Inc., one of the largest black-owned businesses in America! In 2018, Forbes named him a billionaire with a net worth of $3.4 billion.

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Robert F. Smith, the founder, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, a billionaire businessman, philanthropist, chemical engineer, and investment banker. Forbes has him listed with a net worth of $2.5 billion.

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Business Fellows loves Black History Month! We would like to take a moment to acknowledge 5 Black businessmen & businesswomen in American history! (see next posts)

We are extremely grateful to these men and women for paving the way!

[UC Business Fellows @LCBfellows]

What a wonderful evening at the Men of Honor:A salute to African-American men event. Pictured are Business Fellows students with LCB alumna and city councilwoman Tamaya Denard. #ProudtobeBusinessFellows

[The AACRC @ucAACRC]

Getting impatient waiting for thanksgiving? Wait no longer! HGA invites all student organizations to join us for Friendsgiving November 22nd @ 5:00 pm in the AACRC! Last year's event was a hit and we need your help to make this year even better! Signup to bring a dish in our bio

[UC Ethnic Programs @UC_EPS]

Winter Donation Drive for the Native American Heritage Month 2019 is open! Drop off your clothes and donations at our office at 555 Steger. Also, Check out our updated Calendar! Join us for these events throughout the month! #NAHM #NAHM2019 #nativeamericanheritagemonth

[UC Ethnic Programs @UC_EPS]

Join us today for an afternoon of Qdoba and the arts! This is your chance to experience the uniqueness of Native American music and storytelling! Food will be served on a first come first serve basis so don’t be late!
#NAHM2019

[Circle of Excellence @COE_UC]

Congrats to our own Nonso Okonji for winning Homecoming Prince this weekend!! #bearcatpride

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Congratulations to our new UC Homecoming King & Queen, Kameron Marshall and Abygia Tibebe. @TurnerScholars @StuAffUC @uofcincy #ReptheT

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Business Fellows Students,
Don't forget to RSVP for the general body meeting tomorrow at 6:30 pm in Lindner room 1220 1225

[Jessica Donovan @JRBDonovan]

Tag a student who would be interested in participating! #NextLivesHere is hosting a Student Insights Challenge on Nov. 18.

Compete against other teams in a 4-hour challenge and receive $$$.

Apply at: https://t.co/GTWu3fqm9Y

Please RT!

[UC Foundation @uofcincyfound]

We are excited to introduce the @uofcincyalumni's bold new video! #Bearcatsforlife https://t.co/5qFzBWAPv6