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Entrepreneurship Hub Babson Hosts A Week-Long Celebration Of The Power Of Business Creation (NEWS)

By: Natalie F. Kahn | Last Updated: November 13, 2023

Babson College has long been among the biggest names in entrepreneurship education. This year, Babson’s F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business was named No. 1 in Entrepreneurship by U.S. News & World Report for the 30th year in a row. The school in a small, quiet suburb of Boston is a perennial top-10 finisher in…

Why Alum Diane Sevigny Chose To Pursue An EMBA At Concordia (NEWS)

By: Meghan Marrin | Last Updated: November 6, 2023

The John Molson School of Business EMBA at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, is an intimate, global program that is known for having a collaborative environment, with a healthy dose of competition among the students. The B-school is situated in the second largest French-speaking city in the world, after Paris. Tailored for those with an…

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Meet The Professors Who Teach In HEC Paris’ Executive MBA Program (NEWS)

By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: September 25, 2023

When you sign up to earn an Executive MBA, you know you'll meet fascinating managers in your classes. You'll also know that you will pick up important skills and tools to further your professional career. And you can expect to join a network of supportive professionals who will generously provide advice, mentorship, and guidance throughout your…

2023 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Gabriel Puente, University of Texas (McCombs) (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: August 2, 2023

Gabriel Puente The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business Age: 43 “The most underrated businesses man in America.” Hometown: Harlingen, TX Family Members: Wife: Karla Puente, Son: Giovanni Puente (age 5) and Daughter: Kamila Puente (age 8) Fun fact about yourself: Collegiate Tennis Player, Snowboarder, Surfer, and movie buff…Especially 80s and 90s…

Harvard Business School Announces 2023 Alumni Award Nominees (NEWS)

By: Marc Ethier | Last Updated: March 8, 2023

From Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard Business School Dean Srikant Datar has announced the recipients of the 2023 Harvard Business School Alumni Achievement Award. The award is given annually to a small number of alumni who represent the best traditions and highest aspirations of the School. This year's recipients are: Reshma Kewalramani, MD, FASN (GMP 18, 2015), CEO…

2022 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Kunal Cholera, U.C. Berkeley (Haas) (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: July 30, 2022

Kunal Cholera University of California Berkeley, Haas School of Business Age: 37 “Myself, Son, Husband, Father, Software Engineer, Technology executive, Teacher and Investor (in that order).” Hometown: San Francisco, California Family Members: Wife - Mimansa Cholera DDS,  pediatrics dentistry resident at UCSF and newly born son - Shiv Cholera - arrived last week during Haas…

2022 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Ben Coffman, University of Pittsburgh (Katz) (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: July 30, 2022

Ben Coffman University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business Age: 41 “Leader who balances mission accomplishment with customer and coworker needs while relentlessly driving improvement.” Hometown: Wexford, PA Family Members: Wife – Lan; Daughters – May and Maggie Fun fact about yourself: I was a platoon leader in the only fully airborne…

2022 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Jefferson Rogers, USC (Marshall) (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: July 30, 2022

Jefferson Rogers University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business Age: 44 “People Strategist - Coach – Disney Magic Key holder focused on setting organizations up for success.” Hometown: Greenville, TX Family Members: Glenda Rogers (Mother), Kim Rogers & Leanne Pugh (siblings) Fun fact about yourself: I attended acting school full-time at the Neighborhood Playhouse…

2022 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Jessica Stark, Duke University (Fuqua) (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: July 30, 2022

Jessica Stark Duke University, Fuqua School of Business Age: 30 “Connecting brands to consumers in a turbulent retail environment, but not before my morning tea.” Hometown: Dallas, TX (originally from Borger, TX) Family Members: Matt Rocco (partner), John & Laura Stark (parents) Fun fact about yourself: In the 2020 election, I helped more than 400…

2022 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Maria Villaquiran, Columbia Business School (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: July 30, 2022

Maria Villaquiran Columbia Business School Age: 31 “Passionate Latina in Tech fighting financial crimes and helping solve the toughest business problems.” Hometown: New York City, New York Family Members: Parents - Ana Carmina and Pedro Felipe, Brother - Manuel Guillermo Fun fact about yourself: I have traveled to over 40 countries and lived in 6! Undergraduate…

2022 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Ledford Powell, Wharton School (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: July 30, 2022

Ledford Powell (“Ford”) The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (Wharton San Francisco) Age: 51 “Single father with equal custody of two children, surgeon, chairperson, educator, researcher, runner, and innovator” Hometown: Newport Coast, CA Family Members: two children; Aidan Powell (16) and Samantha Powell (13) Fun fact about yourself: I was a swing voice in a…

The Best & Brightest Executive MBAs Of 2021 (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 4, 2021

You wouldn’t think Dr. David Brindley would have time for business school. Dividing his time between Boston and Oxford, Brindley is the COO for Rational Vaccines, a firm leading the fight against herpes simplex viruses. That’s just the start. He has founded two medical companies and spearheaded two IPOs. Outside business, he teaches Engineering in…

2021 Best & Brightest EMBAs: Scarlett Zhang, University of Toronto (Rotman) (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 4, 2021

Xijuan (Scarlett) Zhang Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto Age: 35 "Balance risks with returns" – Scarlett loves building business functions with a strategic and entrepreneurial mindset. Hometown: Chongqing, China Family Members: Aaron Wu (spouse), Lin Huang (mom), Shaohong Zhang (dad) Fun fact about yourself: Scarlett loves travelling with her family and exploring different…

2021 Best & Brightest EMBAs: Iris Depaz, IMD Business School (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 4, 2021

Iris Depaz IMD Business School Age: 44 “Passionate, curious and purpose driven. A proud mum; a passable wife with a vibrant sense of humor.” Hometown: Brisbane, Australia Family Members: 1 Husband, 1 Son and 1 Daughter. No pets yet, but kids are working on it… Fun fact about yourself: I performed in an international salsa…

2021 Best & Brightest EMBAs: Justin Ryder Wilson, Yale SOM (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: July 12, 2021

Justin Ryder Wilson Yale School of Management Age: 35 “The measure of my life is the positive impact I have on the lives of others.” Hometown: Wright City, Oklahoma (I currently live in Celina, Texas, but my true “hometown” will always be Wright City.) Family Members: Brooklyn Wilson (spouse) Rhett Wilson (5-yr old son) Ryder…

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Innovations In Experiential Learning (NEWS)

By: Gies Business | Last Updated: March 8, 2021

As schools moved their courses online in March 2020, students waged protests, signed petitions, and filed lawsuits against universities. In essence, they were asking two central questions: “Why am I paying all this tuition if I’m not on campus?” and “What am I getting for my money if all my courses are online?” But people…

2019 Best EMBAs: Jennifer Braly, MIT (Sloan) (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: October 2, 2019

Jennifer P. Braly Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Sloan School of Management “Gay military veteran driven by a desire to connect communities, amplify quiet voices, and organize chaos.” Age: 40 Hometown: Denver, CO Family Members: Edward Braly (Brother), Vanessa Rankin (Sister), Ivy Braly (Sister), Patricia Empain (Mother), Terrell Braly (Father) Fun fact about yourself: I…

The Best & Brightest EMBAs: Class of 2017 (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: October 2, 2019

Brandon Bingham isn’t your “typical” executive MBA student. Just 29, the Arizona State grad doesn’t even hold a bachelor’s degree. What Bingham lacks in academic pedigree, he makes up for in talent. Like a prodigy from a by-gone age, Bingham entered the automotive industry in high school. By 23, he had already been promoted to…

2017 Best EMBAs: Lori Wong, Wharton (San Francisco) (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: June 2, 2017

Lori Wong The Wharton School “Global explorer, curious and driven.”   Age: OIder than I look! Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Family Members: Husband, parents, 5 sisters and 1 brother and 19 nieces and nephews     Fun fact about yourself: I share an office with the famous pharaoh, King Tut! (during the months when I’m…

Why Specialized Master’s Are Hot (NEWS)

By: Ethan Baron | Last Updated: October 2, 2019

For many mid-tier business schools, the last few years have been tough. The hyper growth of the MBA degree, making it the most popular graduate degree in the U.S., has long stalled. Some schools, including Wake Forest University and Simmons College, have recently pulled out of the full-time, on-campus MBA market after years of declining…

Class of 2015: The Best Executive MBAs (NEWS)

By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: October 2, 2019

You wouldn’t expect Scott Gates, 33, to have had time for an Executive MBA program. The president and COO of Western Window Systems, Gates was grappling with a challenging transformation. Four years ago, his company was another “sleepy, 50-year-old window and door manufacturer.” Since then, the firm's revenues have increased more than six-fold by smartly…

Indiana, UNC and Temple Top New U.S. News Ranking Of Online MBA Programs (NEWS)

By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: October 2, 2019

A trio of online MBA programs emerged in a dead tie for being the best place to get a degree on the Internet, according to the latest ranking of online MBAs by U.S. News & World Report published today (Jan. 7). Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, which was the undisputed No. 1 player a…

Wharton Preps Execs for Cuba Investment (NEWS)

By: Ethan Baron | Last Updated: January 6, 2015

If Fidel Castro still smoked his trademark cigars, he'd probably be choking on one now. The former Cuban dictator rose to power in a revolution driven in large part by opposition to U.S. investments in the country. And today, 55 years later, the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School announced the "Cuba Opportunity Summit: High Velocity…

Bentley University McCallum Graduate School of Business (NEWS)

By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: January 19, 2012

Bentley University McCallum Graduate School of Business 175 Forest Street Waltham, Massachusetts 02452 Admissions: 800-442-4723 Email: Bentleygraduateadmissions@bentley.edu Website: http://graduate.bentley.edu/mba/pmba Apply Online: https://app.applyyourself.com/AYApplicantLogin/ApplicantConnectLogin.asp?id=bentley Designed with the working professional in mind, the Professional MBA program offers flexibility, choice, and the possibility of credit for prior academic work. The program accommodates the work schedule of part-time students, while also allowing for full-time…