Extracurricular Activities

How Forté helps MBA Students Achieve Career Goals

After a career as an engineer, Harmonie Jacobson (UNC Kenan-Flagler, ‘20) decided to pursue an MBA to transition careers. With the help of the Forté MBALaunch Program, Jacobson got access to expert guidance from on GMAT prep, tips for navigating the admissions process, and a network of fellow female MBA applicants and alum to build […]

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How Experiential Learning Programs Provide Real-World Experiences for MBA Students

Georgia Cassady (Ross, ‘20) worked at a non-profit in Public Relations and Brand Partnerships before moving to Ann Arbor, Michigan for the Ross MBA Program. During her time at Ross, she took advantage of the Experiential Learning Programs such as MAP, to gain the skills and experiences to prepare her for a Career in Brand

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Championing and appreciating diversity, inclusion and equity at Columbia Business School

Ashley Allen (CBS, ‘19) entered Columbia with a passion for advocating for greater diversity, equity and inclusion, and that passion extended throughout her time in business school. In addition to taking a leadership role as the Co-President of the Black Business Student Association, Allen explored diversity through her classes, the relationships with her diverse classmates

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Student Leadership and the Carolina Way: How an MBA student leads at UNC-Kenan-Flagler

Susan Lawrence Hedglin (Kenan-Flagler, ’17) might be the busiest MBA student at UNC Kenan-Flagler. In addition to having a busy MBA student schedule she also was elected and is serving as the President of the UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Student Association (MBASA) Admidst her busy schedule, Susan chatted with us about her experience at UNC and

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