10/04/2022
Sad news for the Lokey School. Lorry I. Lokey, the legendary philanthropist and the major force behind the construction of the GSB, has passed away. His legacy will continue to live on in hundreds of the Lokey School graduates working to make the world a better place. Deep condolences to his family and friends.
Lorry I. Lokey, founder and former chairman of Business Wire, was a visionary businessman and one of the country’s most dedicated philanthropists supporting educational advancement.
Lokey established Business Wire in 1961 in San Francisco, California, and guided the company’s expansion throughout the United States and overseas. The company’s enormous success reflects Lokey’s humanist philosophy that investing in people is the best way to build a dynamic business, and that the contributions of women are integral to that success. The Chronicle of Philanthropy consistently recognized Lokey among the most generous donors nationwide.
Ann Lokey, his daughter, graduated from Mills in 1985.
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