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16-05-2025
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Kellogg's Next Act: A Global Hub 2.0 For The Hybrid Era
Northwestern President Michael Schill and Dean Francesca Cornelli (center), along with donors and supporters of the university, ceremonially broke ground on the new Kellogg building on May 14, 2025. Kellogg photo The Kellogg School of Management has officially broken ground on a cutting-edge academic facility in Evanston — a project that aims to redefine hybrid learning and global collaboration in business education. In a ceremony held on May 14, 2025, Northwestern University leaders, Kellogg faculty, alumni, donors, and trustees gathered to celebrate the launch of the ambitious new project. The building — which will be physically connected to Kellogg's Global Hub via an underground corridor — is designed to serve as a cornerstone for the school's Executive Education and MBA programs, creating a unified 'One Kellogg' campus. 'This is a momentous occasion in Kellogg's history,' said Dean Francesca Cornelli. 'The new building will enrich the student experience across our programs and grow the impact Kellogg has on the world.' The project replaces the long-serving James L. Allen Center and will double its capacity. Scheduled to open in fall 2027, the new facility will house advanced learning technologies to support hybrid instruction, foster real-time global engagement, and bring together students, faculty, and business leaders from around the world. The new building serves as the centerpiece of Kellogg's ongoing Full Circle Campaign, a $600 million fundraising effort to support scholarships, faculty research, and curricular innovation. So far, nearly 75% of the building's cost has been covered through a mix of institutional funds and major donor contributions — many of whom were present at the groundbreaking. Among those who turned soil during the event (see photo above) were Northwestern University President Michael Schill, board chair Peter Barris, and trustees including Bon French, Chris Galvin, Kimberly Querrey, Gordon Segal, and Michael Shannon. President Schill called the moment 'a milestone for Northwestern and Kellogg,' praising the school's leadership in shaping the future of business and society. The new building reflects Kellogg's bet on the future of business education — one defined by collaboration, flexibility, and technology. Classrooms will be equipped to support interactive instruction across time zones, allowing Kellogg to expand its reach without sacrificing intimacy or rigor. Executive Education, in particular, is expected to benefit from the expanded facilities, as the school continues to attract global professionals seeking continuous learning. Construction is underway; the Allen Center was demolished ahead of schedule, its concrete reused to build construction roads and working pads, part of a broader effort to keep the project sustainable. The next stages include excavation, installation of underground utilities, and structural concrete work, including the setup of a tower crane and formation of elevator and stair cores. A team will also build out the tunnel that links the new structure to the Global Hub. DON'T MISS The post Kellogg's Next Act: A Global Hub 2.0 For The Hybrid Era appeared first on Poets&Quants.
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15-05-2025
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Kellogg School of Management breaks ground on state-of-the-art education facility
New building to provide seamless global engagement and hybrid learning through cutting-edge technology EVANSTON, Ill., May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kellogg School of Management community gathered on May 14, 2025, for a groundbreaking ceremony for a new state-of-the-art building that will offer seamless hybrid instruction and global engagement through cutting-edge technology. The building, designed to integrate students, faculty, alumni and business leaders around the world, will cement Kellogg's position as a world-renowned business school and leader in innovative education for MBA and Executive Education programs. The ceremony marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Kellogg, bringing together leadership, donors, alumni and dignitaries to turn the soil and celebrate. The new building is an important addition to Northwestern and will establish a Kellogg campus for the institution in Evanston. Connecting through an underground corridor to the Kellogg Global Hub, the new building will create a "One Kellogg" experience, uniting Kellogg's portfolio of degree and Executive Education programs. "This is a momentous occasion in Kellogg's history. The new building will enrich the student experience across our programs and grow the impact Kellogg has on the world," said Dean Francesca Cornelli. "Not only will it be a beautiful structure, but it will introduce new opportunities for innovation in business education and embody our vision and strategy as a premier business school." The building is the centerpiece of and funded by Kellogg's Full Circle Campaign, an ambitious $600 million fundraising initiative that will also support faculty research, student scholarships and curricular innovation. To date, the building is nearly 75% funded, through a combination of allocated funds and gifts from generous Kellogg supporters, many of whom attended the ceremony on campus. "Today's event marks an important milestone for Northwestern and the Kellogg School of Management," said President Michael Schill. "We are driving critical research and teaching that will have a profound impact on business and society. This new building will enhance our ability to support important initiatives and will elevate Kellogg's profile even further." Northwestern and Kellogg leadership, University trustees, members of Kellogg's Global Advisory Board, and Full Circle Campaign donors attended the ceremony. Supporters of the University, Kellogg and the new building shared remarks and participated in the ceremonial turning of the soil, including chair of the Northwestern University Board of Trustees Peter Barris '74 ('11, '18 P); and his wife Adrienne Barris ('11, '18 P); Trustee Bon French '75, '76 MBA ('07, '21 P); Trustee Chris Galvin '73 '77 MBA ('11 P); Trustee Kimberly Querrey ('22, '23 P); Stephen Reyes '13 JD, MBA; Kathryn Park Schuldt '91 MBA; Trustee Gordon Segal '60 ('93 P); and Trustee Michael Shannon '83 MBA ('10, '15 P). Vision for the new building The state-of-the-art facility will replace the James L. Allen Center on the Evanston campus. Built with global collaboration in mind, the building's technology and classrooms will bring together students, industry leaders and alumni from around the world. It will double the seating capacity of the Allen Center and is expected to open its doors in fall 2027. Construction progress to date Significant milestones have already been achieved in the construction process. The demolition of the Allen Center was completed ahead of schedule and sustainably, with concrete from the foundations, slabs, and walls processed and reused to make construction roads and working pads. Local workforce: Many Evanston residents have begun working on the project in these first months, and the project will continue to seek out Evanston labor throughout its completion. About 250 workers will be present on-site during the height of construction. Sustainability efforts: The project has reused 5,807 tons of crushed concrete, saving 291 truckloads of material from being hauled in or off-site. A firm foundation: A total of 107 caissons have been drilled, reaching depths of approximately 80 feet each. That totals 8,560 feet of drilling — long enough to reach from the Kellogg Global Hub to Ryan Field! Next phases of construction As the project moves forward, construction will focus on earth retention and de-watering, mass excavation and the completion of underground utilities. After that, the concrete structure buildout will begin, including the erection of a tower crane and the shaping of elevator and stair cores. A dedicated crew will connect the Kellogg Global Hub to the new building through the underground corridor, connecting Kellogg's flagship buildings. Photos from the groundbreaking ceremony and a new model of the Kellogg building can be accessed here. Media contact: Mary Naset / marynaset@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Kellogg School of Management
