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.

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May 17th 2023

Marisa Drew ’86, Chief Sustainability Officer at Standard Chartered Bank, was recently featured in Wessex Partners’ second episode of “Fireside Conversations with Senior Women Working in Finance.” During the conversation, Drew discussed her sustainability journey within financial services, how she started working in sustainability, and her current role at Standard Chartered.

May 17th 2023

Erika Maguire (A&S ‘12, M.S. in Commerce ‘13), a Research Manager at Deloitte, ran the London Marathon in April on behalf of The Outward Bound Trust, after completing a hike of the Appalachian Trail. She raised £2,010 for the organization.

May 17th 2023

D. Cotton Swindell ’85 was elected President of the Adams Diversified Equity Fund Inc. (NYSE: ADX), one of the nation’s oldest closed-end funds, effective last month. Mr. Swindell was an Executive Vice President and a Portfolio Manager of ADX since Jan. 21, 2015, and served the fund in a variety of capacities for the past 20 years. He joined ADX in 2002 as a Research Analyst covering the industrials sector. He was promoted to Vice President-Research in 2004, covering the financials and industrials sectors. In his role as Executive Vice President, Mr. Swindell covered the industrials sector and the auto and media industries within the consumer discretionary sector. Prior to joining ADX, Mr. Swindell was an Equity Analyst with Wachovia Securities and, for 10 years, an Equity Analyst with Alex. Brown & Sons. Earlier in his career, he worked at Prudential-Bache Securities in investment banking and fixed income trading. He is a CFA® charterholder.