January 24, 2002 (Atlanta) - Arthur Blank, co-founder of The Home Depot; Jesse Hill, Jr., retired President of CEO of Atlanta Life Insurance Company; and Christine Jacobs, Chairwoman, CEO and President of Theragenics Corporation; have been named to Georgia State University's 2002 Business Hall of Fame.
Celebrating its 18th year, the Business Hall of Fame provides the highest recognition given by the college to business leaders for their efforts in advancing the principles of the free market system while serving Atlanta's national and international business communities.
"Arthur Blank, Christine Jacobs, and Jesse Hill, Jr., are splendid examples of what true leadership is all about," said Sidney Harris, dean of the J. Mack Robinson College of Business. "Their business achievements speak for themselves but they've also left an indelible stamp upon our community through their efforts in many civic and charitable endeavors. We are honored to welcome them to the Business Hall of Fame."
The 2002 Business Hall of Fame, co-sponsored by the Robinson College and Bank of America, will recognize its newest honorees at an event at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday April 23.
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The J. Mack Robinson College of Business is one of the nation's top business schools. The College's Flex (part-time) MBA program has been listed in the top ten by U.S. News for the past six years. Business Week magazine ranked the College's Executive MBA program among the top 20 in the world and Forbes rated Robinson in the top 20 for return on investment for regional schools. Success Magazine ranks the College's entrepreneurship program among the top 50 in the nation. Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business has an enrollment of over 8000 students and is located in downtown Atlanta.
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