Philanthropy

Hear from a student at DRW College Prep

In 2012, DRW partnered with the Noble Network of Charter Schools to support a high school in the Homan Square neighborhood of Chicago. Since then, two classes of scholars have graduated from DRW College Prep, the majority of whom are continuing their education at colleges and universities across the U.S. We spoke with an alumna currently attending Washington University in St. Louis on a full scholarship about her experience at DRW College Prep.

3rd Annual Little Black Dress Night featured guest: DRW's Kimberly Trautmann

Leading up to the 3rd Annual Little Black Dress Night, we’re giving you the special chance to get to know some of our featured guests. Kimberly Trautmann is director at DRW VC.

3rd Annual Little Black Dress Night featured guest: DRW VC’s Kimberly Trautmann

In the News: Chicago finance community raises over $100k for tech education

Just before Thanksgiving, the Chicago trading community joined together with some of the city’s leading tech and start-up firms to raise money for technology education... and battle for table tennis glory.

My life at DRW: Helping out in Haiti

At DRW, many of our employees make time outside of work to volunteer and support charitable causes – from mentoring and coaching to serving on boards and serving meals, they’re committed to giving back. Recently, one employee reached far beyond Chicago to help an area in need. 

In the News: Invest for Kids to top $10 million raised

An investment management event that has arguably become one of Chicago's biggest is about to pass an important milestone: $10 million raised for Chicago children's charities over eight years.

In the News: School daze

DRW College Prep is one of 17 campuses of the Noble Network of Charter Schools, which collectively serves a student population that is 98 percent minority and 89 percent low-income.

My life at DRW: Teaching robotics at DRW College Prep

In part two of our series, My life at DRW, a senior software engineer shares why he decided to become a volunteer robotics teacher at DRW College Prep.