Overview

• The University of Chicago Booth School of Business has announced a $100 million donation from alumnus and entrepreneur Konstantin Sokolov for its Executive MBA program.
• The program will be renamed the Sokolov Executive MBA Program in recognition of the donation, the largest in its history.
• Funds will be allocated to scholarships, daily operations, curriculum improvements, and expanded professional networking opportunities.
• Sokolov, a Russian immigrant and founder of IJS Investments, credits his Chicago Booth education with laying the foundation for his career success.
• A formal event to celebrate the milestone and Sokolov's 20th reunion is scheduled for April 25, 2025, at the Gleacher Center in Chicago.