2021 marked the McIntire School of Commerce’s Centennial—a time for celebration! In recognition of this important milestone, we honored the members of our global learning community from a memorable 100-year history. Faculty, alumni, students, corporate partners, and friends have all played an integral role in shaping our innovative business education and preparing students to become visionary leaders for generations. Join us in honoring the invaluable contributions of those responsible for our past successes, current innovations, and enthusiastic future plans dedicated to the exchange of ideas that ensures we continue to use commerce for the common good.

1923
Early on, business classes were scattered across Grounds, but in 1923, space at Old Cabell Hall was requested due to the need for permanent facilities for "computing and tabulating machines," like the ones pictured below from the Old Post Office on Pennsylvania Avenue. To say our "computing and tabulating machines" have evolved may be the understatement of the century! Space at Old Cabell was also used for periodicals and a reading room; however, faculty offices remained scattered in several locations, making the development of School spirit and identity more difficult.
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A Growing Footprint on Grounds
A Growing Footprint on Grounds
Since 1921, the McIntire School of Commerce has educated and inspired generations of students to become visionary leaders who shape global business with integrity, purpose, and a fundamental understanding of how commerce can contribute to the common good. As McIntire embarks on its next century, the Commerce School has undertaken visionary plans for a new academic complex designed to foster student success and strengthen community connections.
Centennial Merchandise
Centennial Merchandise
Show your commitment to Comm: Thanks to the McIntire Young Alumni Council (MYAC), special Centennial items and McIntire merchandise are now available at the bookstore! Your purchases directly support the School, as a portion of all profits from bookstore sales will help fund the important efforts of MYAC and Commerce Council.
Inspiring the Next Century
Inspiring the Next Century
We achieve business education excellence through the constant evolution of programs, a renowned innovative spirit, and an inclusive and global mindset. When we invest in our people, programs, and facilities, we invest in our future. Make a donation to Inspire the Next Century today.

Centennial Speaker Series

The Commerce School's Centennial Speaker Series is a thought-provoking keynotes and conversations featuring visionaries in business—and beyond. Representing a wide range of industries across private and public sectors, the series offers relevant and insightful perspectives at the intersection of leadership and business. Speakers reflect the rich diversity of the McIntire learning community and the rapidly changing global business landscape.

Past Speakers

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March 27th 2023

Chaitenya Razdan ’05, Founder and CEO of healthwear company Care+Wear, was recently featured in the March 2023 issue of Inc. magazine, in an article titled “How Tube Socks Inspired Chaitenya Razdan to Launch a Medical Device Company.”

March 24th 2023

Shirley Romig ’00 (Darden ’05) has been appointed to the board of directors of MamaMancini’s Holdings Inc., a leading national marketer and manufacturer of fresh deli prepared foods. Shirley brings more than 20 years of operations and public company corporate governance experience to the MamaMancini’s board. Shirley most recently served as CEO of Mixo, a startup building a new social commerce platform that simplifies digital food content creation. Since 2019, she has served on the board of directors of the public company LOVESAC, an omnichannel home furnishings company, where she chairs the Nominating & Governance Committee. Prior to founding Mixo, Shirley was VP, Global Operations East and Canada for LYFT, where she led rideshare and fleet services operations for the eastern United States and Canada. Earlier in her career, she served in senior management positions at leading consumer brands, including Equinox Fitness, Hudson’s Bay Company, and Saks Incorporated. Shirley also brings significant consulting and financial analysis experience to the board, having begun her career in senior roles at consulting and financial services firms such as Publicis Sapient, Pali Capital, Kurt Salmon, and Kaiser Associates.

March 24th 2023

Dominic Law ’09, CEO of Neopets Metaverse, spoke at the FOMO Asia Genesis Conference March 23 to discuss “Game-Fi: How to Make it Work.”