Founded in 2014, the Boehly Center for Excellence in Finance bridges the gap between academic theory and world-class industry practice. A transformative gift from Katie ('95) and Todd ('96) Boehly established a new benchmark for finance education at William & Mary.
The Center capitalizes on our university's ideal size, offering uniquely personalized programs that include alumni mentor matching, academic advising, and practitioner-led courses that reflect the realities of global markets
What finance has done for me has been nothing short of spectacular and I'd really love to share the opportunity, the education and knowledge base with current students.
To foster a community of inclusiveness, diversity and enduring identity with the Raymond A. Mason School of Business and William & Mary, while developing the next generation of leaders in finance that will positively impact society.
The mission of the Boehly Center is carried out through a framework of strategic goals which include the following:
BA '95 · Co-Founder
Katie Boehly is co-founder of the Boehly Center for Excellence in Finance at William & Mary. Founded in January 2014, the Boehly Center provides students advanced financial training, career exploration, networking, and experiential learning through financial firm-sponsored competitions as well as through industry-leader and dedicated faculty-taught courses.
Mrs. Boehly previously worked at ADP, Court Express, and currently serves on the advisory board for FACES (Finding a Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures) and the Texas Christian University Board of Trustees. A graduate of William & Mary with a B.A. in History, Mrs. Boehly is a member of the University's Society of 1918.
BBA '96 · Co-Founder
Todd L. Boehly is Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Eldridge Industries.
Eldridge Industries employs more than 5,000 people and has made investments in over 100 operating businesses, including Security Benefit, of which Mr. Boehly is Chairman, A24, Fulwell 73, and Penske Media, which includes The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Vibe, Music Business Worldwide, dick clark productions, Life is Beautiful, and the investment in South by Southwest.
Mr. Boehly is a Chairman and owner of Chelsea Football Club and an owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Los Angeles Sparks, and Cloud9.
He received his B.B.A. from William & Mary, where he later founded The Boehly Center for Excellence in Finance, and studied at the London School of Economics. Mr. Boehly supports epilepsy research, Focused Ultrasound Foundation, Prostate Cancer Foundation, Brunswick School, William & Mary and The Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream.
Fostering an environment where intellectual curiosity meets the rigorous requirements of global financial discipline.
2014-2016, 2023-2025 Established the Center's reputation for innovation and international study programs.
2016-2019 Expanded practitioner-led course offerings and the Financial Literacy Program.
2020-2021 Developed the Center's mission and Five Strategic Goals.
2021-2022 Led the Center through a significant period of growth in strategic engagement.
2022-2023 Enhanced academic and professional credentials through interdisciplinary leadership
2025-2026 Led the Boehly Center's next era of innovation in finance education.
2026-Present Expanding academic and professional partnership in an era of rapid technological change.