Message from the President

In the half century that has passed since Dr. Bernard Lander founded Touro College, our institution has grown significantly and achieved remarkable success. When launched with its first class of 35 students, Touro was envisioned as a great experiment in higher education, blending the best of Jewish and secular scholarship in an atmosphere of personal attention and academic excellence. Our mandate was to respond in innovative ways to the educational needs of the growing Jewish communities of New York and elsewhere, and to provide accessible and quality academic opportunities to all the populations we serve. Today, Touro University remains faithful to its original mission, educating approximately 19,000 students from all backgrounds, worldwide. We offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in a variety of disciplines, from Jewish studies and education to law and the health sciences, including outstanding programs for students pursuing careers in medicine and the health science professions.

As the second president in Touro’s distinguished history, I am deeply committed to our mission of serving humanity by providing a superlative education for students of all backgrounds who seek to maximize their personal and professional growth. The Graduate School of Business works toward these objectives by offering an interdisciplinary approach to learning that integrates business theory with practical experience, focusing on the application of knowledge to real-word challenges in a variety of business settings. Touro prepares our business leaders of tomorrow to function creatively, effectively, and ethically in our rapidly evolving global business environment.

Your choice to attend The Graduate School of Business reflects your personal commitment to these ideals and principles. I hope you will take advantage of this unique educational opportunity and demonstrate your dedication to our shared values by excelling in your studies, volunteering to support your community, and enhancing the lives of all those whom you meet.

Thank you for joining us in the pursuit of our mission. I wish you the greatest success in achieving   your academic and professional aspirations.

Sincerely,

Alan Kadish, M.D.