Dr. Curtis J. and Mrs. Gina Crawford Institute for Business Technology Leadership

Welcome to the Crawford Institute

The Dr. Curtis J. & Mrs. Gina Crawford Institute for Business Technology Leadership at DePaul University empowers students to lead at the intersection of business and technology.

Through innovative programs, mentorship, and real-world experiences, we help students develop the skills, mindset, and ethical foundation to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

About the Institute

Founded with a $2.6 million gift from Dr. Curtis J. and Mrs. Gina Crawford, the institute is a hub for transformative leadership education at the intersection of business and technology.

In partnership with DePaul's Driehaus College of Business and Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media, we:
· Equip students with leadership training, mentoring, and career-focused learning experiences.
· Spur cutting-edge research through faculty-led grants and professional development opportunities.
· Strengthen the bridge from academia to industry through hands-on projects and networking. 

Our goal: to empower students to achieve their ambitions and to thrive as ethical, innovative leaders.

"The primary goal is to foster innovation and excellence in students and faculty, and to provide access to a transformative education, particularly for students from underrepresented populations. Business technology has traveled light years ahead since I graduated from DePaul, and that pace will continue to increase. Gina and I are proud to help students now, and for generations to come, attain and implement the leadership attributes that will empower them at such a pivotal moment."

- Dr. Curtis J. Crawford

Mission & Vision

Mission: Inspire the pursuit of effective business technology leadership through direct personal leadership development.

Vision: Develop high-potential, high-performance, and high-aspiration students into extraordinary technology leaders.