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In this video, members of the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics demonstrate how the Lerner community embodies the words of its namesake, Alfred Lerner, who said, “Great success is based on who has the best judgment and cares the most about other people not just because it is good business, but because it’s right” through the College’s mission.

Transcript

Josiah Hanson: Great success is based on who has the best judgment and who cares the most about other people not just because it’s good business but because it’s right.

Liz Miosi: The Lerner College of Business and Economics is committed to not just helping students succeed, but to improving the world of business for future generations of Blue Hens.

Oliver Yao: At the University of Delaware, we invest in our students, growing an entrepreneurial mindset so they can embrace innovation to meet the demands of a changing world, while giving back to our communities.

Wendy Smith: We advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion across industries, through creative programs that make a real difference. Our research also prompts change for the better in areas like women’s leadership, financial literacy, corporate social responsibility, generative AI and economic growth in developing nations.

Oliver Yao: For more than 100 years, we have focused on helping our students make the most of their talents and create businesses that work to solve today’s grand challenges.

Liz Miosi: With convenient access to New York, Philadelphia and DC, Lerner Blue Hens can connect with industry experts and gain internship opportunities with top companies.

Josiah Hanson: We travel on transformative study abroad voyages and network with our more than 34,000 alumni.

Oliver Yao: We invite you to join us on our mission to provide inspirational education and pioneering scholarship while working each day to build a better world.

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