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MEDIA KIT: Former Cisco CEO and Chairman to help WVU support start-ups and entrepreneurship; business school renamed John Chambers College of Business and Economics

John Chambers speaking to crowd.
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In a unique agreement that will provide West Virginia University significant financial and intellectual resources, Silicon Valley visionary John Chambers today (Nov. 9) announced a gift of time, talent and treasure to support a recently announced start-up engine at the College of Business and Economics. Additionally, the College will be renamed the John Chambers College of Business and Economics.

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John Chambers portrait

John Chambers headshot

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Photos from Friday, Nov. 9 event at Erickson Alumni Center

John Chambers speaking at Erickson Alumni Center. John Chambers speaking at Erickson Alumni Center.  John Chambers seated on stage for fireside chat. 

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John Chambers speaking at 2017 David C. Hardesty, Jr. Festival of Ideas series

John Champers talking to crowd at Festival of Ideas John Chambers shaking hands at the Festival of Ideas John Chambers standing in front of crowd at the Festival of Ideas John Chambers talking with people at the Festival of Ideas.

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John Chambers book photos

Connecting the Dots book Connecting the Dots book cover

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John Chambers speaks to College of Business and Economics students during 2012 visit to WVU

John Chambers speaking to a roomful of students.

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John Chambers family photos

John Chambers and his wife John T. Chambers Jr. family

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Audio:


John Chambers - John Chambers College of Business and Economics radio spot
November 12, 2018

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Videos:

Former Cisco CEO and Chairman to help WVU support start-ups and entrepreneurship
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WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics 
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Connecting the Dots, by John T. Chambers
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John Chambers at the WVU College of Business and Economics Distinguished Speaker Series in 2012
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