A message from W. Randy Boxx, Dean of the Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business

D. Boxx and Senator Byrd

It was 25 years ago, that The Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business was created honoring Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr., publisher, businessman, and former United States Senator from Virginia who served the Commonwealth and the nation with great distinction. Senator Byrd's family tradition of fiscal conservatism, unquestioned integrity, and distaste for political expediency, has deeply infused the philosophy of the Byrd School of Business. While his influence on the political life of Virginia during the 20th century is long-lasting, his legacy to the graduates of the Byrd School is even more profound.

In celebration of the Silver Anniversary of the naming of the Byrd School of Business, November 5 will be a special day commemorating a quarter century of excellence in business education under the Byrd name. You are invited to attend an 11:00 a.m. celebration in Stimpson Auditorium of Halpin-Harrison Hall. Voices of appreciation will include students, faculty, alumni, advisory board members, and administrators.

While we are celebrating the past 25 years, we look to the future with plans and excitement.  As we educate the next generation of Byrd School leaders, our focus will be on enhancing educational excellence and reputation.  We will strengthen our school as a valued center of learning where students are prepared for dealing with distinct global challenges and for building successful careers.  We look forward to working with our present and incoming students who will, in a short while, discover the power of a Byrd School education.

Please join us as we celebrate the Silver Anniversary of the naming of the Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business on November 5, 2009.

Sincerely,

W. Randy Boxx
Dean and George Edward Durell
Chair of Management