In June 2013, over 100 students arrived on the Evanston campus to begin their journeys through Kellogg’s one-year MBA program. Less than two months later, we caught up with 1Y students Hyoungjun Park and Emily Kiernan to talk about their experiences thus far. Here is what they had to say: On the Location The Evanston campus is… Continue reading
Full-Time MBA Essay Questions and Deadlines Posted for 2013-2014
It’s almost that time. With the fall quarter quickly approaching, now is the time to start thinking about your application to the Full-Time Kellogg MBA program. Whether you’re considering the traditional two-year program, the accelerated one-year program or one of our joint degrees (MMM or JD-MBA), early preparation is key. Without getting into too much… Continue reading
The JV Experience: Kellogg Culture
Since my very first Kellogg experience, I’ve been pleasantly surprised with how nice everyone is to the Joint Ventures – or partners of the students. I’ve met many people willing to go out of their way to make us feel welcome and a part of the Kellogg community, including students, faculty and staff. During KWEST,… Continue reading
Reflections From the Class of 2013: How I’ve Grown During My Time at Kellogg
I think I’m still too close to graduation (five days later) to articulate exactly how I have changed and grown during the past 22 months at Kellogg. What I do know is that I am a more confident and more skilled individual and am incredibly sad to leave Kellogg but incredibly excited to unleash those… Continue reading
Recruiting Season and the Power of the Kellogg Alumni Network
After adapting to a new school, new schedule and new friends during the fall quarter at Kellogg, the winter and spring quarters were all about recruiting for 1st year students. This is what it all comes down to. We’ve all quit our jobs, said goodbye to a steady income and trusted that we can find our dream… Continue reading
Celebrating Kellogg Faculty in Honor of Teacher Appreciation Week
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we wanted to take a moment to recognize some of our many amazing faculty here at Kellogg. To do so, we asked a few students to share who their most inspirational professor was and how that person has impacted their education, career and/or life. Here is what they said:… Continue reading
Tackling the Challenge of Naming a Brand
In the long list of great things I experienced while studying at Kellogg, the diverse opportunities to participate in fun or useful activities outside of the classroom were amazing. Thank you, student clubs! On that note, I’d like to share one I enjoyed the most. Near the beginning of the winter quarter, the Kellogg Design… Continue reading
Vice Chairman of Tata Steel Stresses the Importance of Inclusive Growth
It’s unlikely that you have lived in India and not heard the Tata name; the conglomerate has a storied 150-year history in the country and manufactures everything from pin-to-plane. But over the last two decades, the firm has spread its wings globally. They now have operations in more than 80 countries across six continents and… Continue reading
The JV Experience: Event Planning for Student Conferences
Kellogg holds 12 student conferences during the year, and the students and JVs that want to participate as part of the organization can apply. Last year, the LAHIMA group of Latin American and Hispanic students opened the application for the Latin America Business Conference (LABC). I applied, was selected and started to work on the marketing… Continue reading
Highlights of the 2013 Kellogg Marketing Conference
Last month, the Jacobs Center was filled with students, alumni, faculty and representatives from the country’s leading marketing companies. It was the second day of the 2013 Kellogg Marketing Conference, which featured the theme “The New Golden Age: Informed, Engaged & On-the-Go.” The day brought on endless conversations around how brands attract, interact and maintain… Continue reading
Kellogg Student Group Provides Real World Experience
During fall quarter, I participated in the Neighborhood Business Initiative (NBI), which connects Kellogg students with local nonprofits and entrepreneurs to solve a business problem. NBI was a great learning experience for me, as I had the opportunity to work with four talented, driven and passionate classmates on a nonprofit project benefiting a university in… Continue reading
The Kellogg VCIC: One Competition, Two Perspectives
The Organizer’s Perspective A few weeks ago, five teams of MBA students competed in an internal Kellogg Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC). The student teams evaluated the business plans of three local, early-stage startups, then prepared and negotiated term sheets with entrepreneurs while being judged by local venture capitalists. Our goal was to identify the… Continue reading