The inaugural GW Ramsey Scholars Investment Summit held on September 30, 2023 marked a significant milestone for the GW Investment Institute (GWII) and The George Washington University more broadly.
The summit brought together GW President Ellen M. Granberg; School of Business Dean Anuj Mehrotra; GWII Director and Vice Dean Rodney Lake; Keynote Speaker, President, and Director of Research at Sands Capital, Perry Williams; and the five cohorts of accomplished students who have steered the GW Ramsey Student Investment Fund to exceptional growth over the past five years.
Reflecting on the fund’s journey, Rodney Lake expressed satisfaction at the fund’s performance, stating, “None of us could have anticipated this level of success when the fund was initiated nearly two decades ago” (GW Today interview).
In her address, President Granberg commended the value proposition offered by initiatives like GWII, underscoring their role in enhancing the quality and relevance of higher education. “The question is how are we going to offer value that merits the cost,” she said. “I think [the GW Investment Institute] is one of the best examples of the value-creation proposition I have come across in my time” (GW Today interview).
A highlight of the summit was the gathering of five cohorts of Ramsey Scholars. These scholars, spanning diverse academic, professional, and personal backgrounds, shared their experiences with GWII courses highlighting the impact that GWII had on their career trajectories. The summit also served as an opportunity for networking and knowledge exchange among Ramsey Scholars and current students.
To conclude, the 2023 GW Ramsey Scholars Investment Summit was a celebration of the success of GWII and the transformative potential of experiential learning. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to the next GW Ramsey Scholars Investment Summit on October 19, 2024.
Note: The quotes presented in this blog post were derived from a published article by GW Today.