Grew Bancroft scholars are pursuing leadership in a wide variety of fields and industries
- Advanced degrees: 66% (Masters 62%, PhD: 26%, Currently pursuing advanced degrees: 12%)
- Residency (Japan 66%, North America 23%, Europe 7%, Asia/Pacific 3%)
- Occupations (Non-Japanese corp 32%, Japanese corp 12%, Academia:Humanities 12%, Academia: Science 12%, International organizations 12%, Self employed 12%, Research 4%, Non-Profit 4%)
- Government: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry
- Trading & Manufacturing: Nippon Steel, Sony, Hitachi, Mitsubishi Heavy Industry, Mitsubishi Corporation
- Media: NHK, Kyodo Agency, AP, Nikkei, BBC
- International organizations: United Nations, OECD, WTO, World Bank, IMF
- Finance: Goldman Sachs, Schroder, Merrilly Lynch, Morgan Stanley
- Academia: Brown University, Harvard, Northwestern, Purdue, Tulane, Yale, Keio, Osaka University, Sophia University, University of Tokyo, Nagoya University, Hiroshima University, Tsukuba University, Waseda
- Other fields: Artist, Architect, Consultant, Bishop
Selected alumni profiles and "testimonial"
Yuji Ito (Yale BS '57, PhD '62)
Professor of Mathematics at Brown University, Keio University, Chairman of Grew Bancroft Foundation
Sadao Asada (Carleton BA '58, Yale PhD '63)
History Professor at Doshisha University
Akira Irie (Harverford BA '57, Harvard PhD '61)
History Professor at University of Chicago, Charles Warren Professor of American History, Harvard University
Ken Matsumoto (Swarthmore BA '58, U. of Tokyo MA '62)
Nippon Steel, Fair Trade Center (Think tank on trade issues), GBF Executive Director, President GBF (USA)
Hiroshi Iwamoto (Lake Forest BA '61, U. of Tokyo MA '64)
NHK, TV Japan, Honorary degree from Lake Forest College, Trustee GBF.
"Liberal arts education prepared me well for my career in journalism. I was trained to seek what's not obvious, not settle for what's on the surface -- a critical skill as a journalist."
Norio Akashi (Haverford BA '62, Wisconsin MS '64)
Professor Tsukuba University, Trustee GBF
Toshiyuki Kikuchi (Fairfield BS '63)
Mitsubishi Material, Trustee GBF
Yasuhiro Moriuchi (Lake Forest BA '68, Yale Masters Phil '70)
Hitachi, Trustee GBF, Honorary degree from Lake Forest College
Hidemichi Tai (Swarthmore BA '72, Columbia MBA '75)
Solomon Brothers, Nikko Citi Securities, Trustee GBF
Shinji Takagi (Swarthmore BA '76, Rochester PhD '83)
International Monetary Fund, Economics Professor Osaka University
Shumpei Kawasaki (Knox BA '78, Illinois MS '80)
Renesas Technology America
"I apply my liberal arts education at Knox and science training at a graduate school in managing programmers and engineers of Silicon Valley. Value and traditions of western civilization and midwestern states play an important role in creating innovation. I am hoping that more young folks from Japan spend 4 years at liberal arts schools."
Shogo Maeda (Wesleyan BA '79, Columbia MA '81)
Nomura Securities, Goldman Sachs, Schroder Securities, Trustee GBF
Yuko Okamoto (Brown BS/MS '79, Cornell PhD '84)
Physics Professor Nagoya University, Trustee GBF
Keiichi Homma (Swarthmore BA '80, Harvard PhD '87)
National Institute of Genetics, Chairman GB Alumni Group
"Liberal arts education taught me, among other things, how to choose my career as a researcher. I was constantly challenged and encouraged by indefatigable professors and intellectually stimulating students in a colleagiate atmosphere. Illuminating academic discussions sharpened my skills in avoiding cul-de-sacs and pursuing promising paths in research."
Jun Adachi (Knox BA '81, Northwestern MBA '84)
Baxter, Sanyo, JMB Realty, Adachi Associates, Director GBF (USA)
Masahiro Hayafuji (Brown BA '85, Oxford M. Sc '94)
Ministry of International Trade and Industry, OECD, World Trade Organization, Trustee GBF
"We need more Japanese professionals that can contribute to the world. There is a shortage of Japanese professional who can communicate in English -- particularly in writing, get along with people from around the world, and make a valuable contribution as a specialist. Liberal arts education in the US plays an important role in developing these skills."
Toru Ohira (Hamilton BA '86, Cambridge, Chicago MS '89 PhD '93)
Sony Computer Science Institute, Trustee GBF
"When I first arrived in NY, I was so nervous. I remember running to/from Burger King because I was told it was dangerous. When I arrived in Hamilton, everyone was so kind. I switched my major from literature to physics. Liberal arts education in the US accommodated this change. I could not have done that in Japan. Thank you, Hamilton."
Satoru Suzuki (Wesleyan BA '88, UMASS at Amherst MS '90, Harvard PhD '95)
Psychology Professor at Northwestern University Director GBF USA
Rio Hada (Wesleyan BA '89, Columbia MIA '92)
Office of the High Commissioner for Human rights United Nations
Kazutoshi Ohkubo (Wesleyan BA '90, Univ. of Penn MBA '95)
Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, Barclays Capital, Trustee GBF
Tomoko Hamabata (Wesleyan BA '94, Sun-Yet Sen University Guangzou China MA '10)
Bankers Trust, Societe Generale, Credit Suisse Private Bank
Shion Kono (Bowdoin BA '95, Princeton MA '98 MA)
Professor at Wittenburg University, Univ. of Wisconsin, Sophia University
Tomone Iizuka (Lake Forest BA '95, IIT M of Architecture '98)
Architect, VOA Associates, Selection Committee GBF USA
"At Lake Forest, I was struggling to figure out my path for the future. It was particularly hard because I could not articulate my thoughts and feelings very well. Teachers were so passionate and patiet in helping me to find a way. I gained confidence to overcome any difficulties in life."
Akiko Kawaguchi (Dartmouth BA '97 BA, Yale MEM '02)
Environmental Resources Management
Akira Shiraishi (Lake Forest BA '97)
Capital International Research, Trustee GBF
Shinji Fujimori (Lake Forest BA '99, Illinois PhD '02)
Merck, Gilead Science
Kyoko Miura (Wesleyan BA '01, Penn MBA '08)
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
"Wesleyan trained me to see people as they are without prejudice toward their race, religion, or sexual orientation. This is such an important skill in my career working with people around the world.
Eiji Shibata (Swarthmore BA '02)
Daiwa Securities, Goldman Sachs
Akiko Sasamoto (Wesleyan BA '04, Columbia MA '07)
Culture Push (artist)
Shun Kakazu (Harvard BA '04)
San Francisco Giants, Trustee GBF
Aya Uehara (Smith BA '05)
Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley
"Smith taught me to gain a global perspective. This was based on living with students with a diverse background and exposure to diverse subjects in classroom."
Atsuro Wada (Swarthmore BA '06, U of Tokyo MA)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"I was not sure whether I should go to a school in the U.S. The challenge and valuable experience far exceeded my expectation. My dorm experience was particularly valuable. Through email, I could not have achieved the life long friendship I have gaind! Confidence from achieving my goals at college is a source of energy and shaping my career in the international relations."
Kaoruko Ozaki (Lake Forest BA '07)
Kyodo Agency
"Although I had always interest in journalism through my father's work as a newspaper reporter, I re-discovered my passion while I was at Lake Forest. Classroom discussion and living experience with students from around the world gave me a global perspective of Japan. I am working hard every day to become a better journalist."
Professor of Mathematics at Brown University, Keio University, Chairman of Grew Bancroft Foundation
Sadao Asada (Carleton BA '58, Yale PhD '63)
History Professor at Doshisha University
Akira Irie (Harverford BA '57, Harvard PhD '61)
History Professor at University of Chicago, Charles Warren Professor of American History, Harvard University
Ken Matsumoto (Swarthmore BA '58, U. of Tokyo MA '62)
Nippon Steel, Fair Trade Center (Think tank on trade issues), GBF Executive Director, President GBF (USA)
Hiroshi Iwamoto (Lake Forest BA '61, U. of Tokyo MA '64)
NHK, TV Japan, Honorary degree from Lake Forest College, Trustee GBF.
"Liberal arts education prepared me well for my career in journalism. I was trained to seek what's not obvious, not settle for what's on the surface -- a critical skill as a journalist."
Norio Akashi (Haverford BA '62, Wisconsin MS '64)
Professor Tsukuba University, Trustee GBF
Toshiyuki Kikuchi (Fairfield BS '63)
Mitsubishi Material, Trustee GBF
Yasuhiro Moriuchi (Lake Forest BA '68, Yale Masters Phil '70)
Hitachi, Trustee GBF, Honorary degree from Lake Forest College
Hidemichi Tai (Swarthmore BA '72, Columbia MBA '75)
Solomon Brothers, Nikko Citi Securities, Trustee GBF
Shinji Takagi (Swarthmore BA '76, Rochester PhD '83)
International Monetary Fund, Economics Professor Osaka University
Shumpei Kawasaki (Knox BA '78, Illinois MS '80)
Renesas Technology America
"I apply my liberal arts education at Knox and science training at a graduate school in managing programmers and engineers of Silicon Valley. Value and traditions of western civilization and midwestern states play an important role in creating innovation. I am hoping that more young folks from Japan spend 4 years at liberal arts schools."
Shogo Maeda (Wesleyan BA '79, Columbia MA '81)
Nomura Securities, Goldman Sachs, Schroder Securities, Trustee GBF
Yuko Okamoto (Brown BS/MS '79, Cornell PhD '84)
Physics Professor Nagoya University, Trustee GBF
Keiichi Homma (Swarthmore BA '80, Harvard PhD '87)
National Institute of Genetics, Chairman GB Alumni Group
"Liberal arts education taught me, among other things, how to choose my career as a researcher. I was constantly challenged and encouraged by indefatigable professors and intellectually stimulating students in a colleagiate atmosphere. Illuminating academic discussions sharpened my skills in avoiding cul-de-sacs and pursuing promising paths in research."
Jun Adachi (Knox BA '81, Northwestern MBA '84)
Baxter, Sanyo, JMB Realty, Adachi Associates, Director GBF (USA)
Masahiro Hayafuji (Brown BA '85, Oxford M. Sc '94)
Ministry of International Trade and Industry, OECD, World Trade Organization, Trustee GBF
"We need more Japanese professionals that can contribute to the world. There is a shortage of Japanese professional who can communicate in English -- particularly in writing, get along with people from around the world, and make a valuable contribution as a specialist. Liberal arts education in the US plays an important role in developing these skills."
Toru Ohira (Hamilton BA '86, Cambridge, Chicago MS '89 PhD '93)
Sony Computer Science Institute, Trustee GBF
"When I first arrived in NY, I was so nervous. I remember running to/from Burger King because I was told it was dangerous. When I arrived in Hamilton, everyone was so kind. I switched my major from literature to physics. Liberal arts education in the US accommodated this change. I could not have done that in Japan. Thank you, Hamilton."
Satoru Suzuki (Wesleyan BA '88, UMASS at Amherst MS '90, Harvard PhD '95)
Psychology Professor at Northwestern University Director GBF USA
Rio Hada (Wesleyan BA '89, Columbia MIA '92)
Office of the High Commissioner for Human rights United Nations
Kazutoshi Ohkubo (Wesleyan BA '90, Univ. of Penn MBA '95)
Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, Barclays Capital, Trustee GBF
Tomoko Hamabata (Wesleyan BA '94, Sun-Yet Sen University Guangzou China MA '10)
Bankers Trust, Societe Generale, Credit Suisse Private Bank
Shion Kono (Bowdoin BA '95, Princeton MA '98 MA)
Professor at Wittenburg University, Univ. of Wisconsin, Sophia University
Tomone Iizuka (Lake Forest BA '95, IIT M of Architecture '98)
Architect, VOA Associates, Selection Committee GBF USA
"At Lake Forest, I was struggling to figure out my path for the future. It was particularly hard because I could not articulate my thoughts and feelings very well. Teachers were so passionate and patiet in helping me to find a way. I gained confidence to overcome any difficulties in life."
Akiko Kawaguchi (Dartmouth BA '97 BA, Yale MEM '02)
Environmental Resources Management
Akira Shiraishi (Lake Forest BA '97)
Capital International Research, Trustee GBF
Shinji Fujimori (Lake Forest BA '99, Illinois PhD '02)
Merck, Gilead Science
Kyoko Miura (Wesleyan BA '01, Penn MBA '08)
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
"Wesleyan trained me to see people as they are without prejudice toward their race, religion, or sexual orientation. This is such an important skill in my career working with people around the world.
Eiji Shibata (Swarthmore BA '02)
Daiwa Securities, Goldman Sachs
Akiko Sasamoto (Wesleyan BA '04, Columbia MA '07)
Culture Push (artist)
Shun Kakazu (Harvard BA '04)
San Francisco Giants, Trustee GBF
Aya Uehara (Smith BA '05)
Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley
"Smith taught me to gain a global perspective. This was based on living with students with a diverse background and exposure to diverse subjects in classroom."
Atsuro Wada (Swarthmore BA '06, U of Tokyo MA)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"I was not sure whether I should go to a school in the U.S. The challenge and valuable experience far exceeded my expectation. My dorm experience was particularly valuable. Through email, I could not have achieved the life long friendship I have gaind! Confidence from achieving my goals at college is a source of energy and shaping my career in the international relations."
Kaoruko Ozaki (Lake Forest BA '07)
Kyodo Agency
"Although I had always interest in journalism through my father's work as a newspaper reporter, I re-discovered my passion while I was at Lake Forest. Classroom discussion and living experience with students from around the world gave me a global perspective of Japan. I am working hard every day to become a better journalist."