Forbes BLK 50

Congratulations to alum and Trustee Gary Linnen ’96, who was just named to the inaugural ForbesBLK 50 list! Forbes calls this list, “the inaugural list of the most powerful, impactful, and wealthiest Black Americans…combining some of the richest Black Americans with pioneering entrepreneurs, activists, and innovators.” This list includes Dr. Dre, Michael Jordan, Beyonce, and CEOs and leaders from across the United States.

Linnen is the CEO of Peer Forward, a nonprofit organization that develops programs for young people and has successfully placed more than 600,000 students from low-income community on college or career paths.