Category: B-School Spotlights
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Choosing Community Over Glass Ceilings: A Reflection by Angelica L. Martini, Georgia Tech MBA ‘26
When you break a glass ceiling, it hurts. Trailblazing is an equally exhausting and uncertain task. These overworked phrases try to illustrate what it is like to be a woman in business, depicting certain triumph through adversity. However, they fail to fully depict how difficult being a woman in business can be. In response, I…
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Georgetown MBA’s Nigerian Childhood Inspires Career Dreams
Moksy Dosunmu, an MBA candidate at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, knows firsthand the importance of financial acumen. Growing up in Nigeria, Moksy watched her mother struggle to get capital to revive her flagging business. That experience inspired Moksy’s desire to pursue a finance career and to help others achieve financial independence, especially within…
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Chicago Booth MBA, Priscilla Atansah, on her MBA experience and paying-it-forward
Priscilla Atansah reflects on how her identity played a prominent role in shaping her MBA experience and influencing the experience of incoming students.
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MBA Journeys: Melissa Hector and Christy Bandoh at Boston University (Questrom School of Business)
Meet Melissa Hector and Christy Bandoh. These two remarkable women share their inspiring stories about why they chose Boston University’s Questrom School of Business and how it has shaped their careers. As a part-time MBA student, Melissa Hector reflects on her journey at Questrom, emphasizing the profound impact the program has had on her development…
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What to expect at school diversity events, from UVa Darden MBAs Rebecca and Kristin
The University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business recently celebrated its 7th annual Women’s Symposium and Diversity Conference, held during the second week of November. This vibrant event served as a gateway for prospective students to immerse themselves in the unique culture and inclusive atmosphere that Darden embodies. From the moment attendees arrived, they were…
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Kayla Vickers: Balancing Responsibilities as an MBA Student, Army Major, and Working Mother
In today’s fast-paced world, finding the balance between career, family, and personal growth can seem like an impossible task. Meet Kayla Vickers, a remarkable individual who juggles the roles of a working mother, an Army Major, and a full-time MBA student at the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. In this video,…