To recognize Black History Month, Inside Kellogg will be featuring the diverse perspectives and reflections from members of Kellogg’s Black community, along with stories that promote allyship and inspire progress. Stay tuned for more!
Part One: An Evening & Weekend Student’s Journey in Sales
“I’m convinced that everyone could understand the role of sales more wholly if educational systems emphasized the value behind teaching sales skills, such as the art of persuasion, negotiations and selling yourself in everyday activities,” Will Forsyth (E&W 2022) says.
Finding Success in a Recruiting Season Like No Other
Recent Kellogg grads, Maria Alvarez Ribeiro (1Y 2020), Graham Burgess (2Y 2020), Lauren Meyer (2Y 2020) and Eric Rotterman (2Y 2020), share their experiences recruiting during the spring of 2020 — and advice to students on how to stay resilient.
Kellogg’s Super Bowl Ad Review: Why We Do It, What’s at Stake and What’s Different in 2021
Hear from Kellogg professors of marketing, Derek D. Rucker and Tim Calkins, on what to expect from advertisers during a Super Bowl like no other and how to follow the conversation during Kellogg’s annual Super Bowl Ad Review!
Lessons Learned and a Lot of Gratitude: An EMBA Alumnus Reflects
“It truly is an investment in yourself to discover your passion and then it enables you to put an action plan to convert that passion into a reality.” Akshar Awalgaonkar (EMBA 2020) reflects on his Kellogg experience.
The E&W BMA Shares Advice for Business Leaders
Michael Ladipo ’21, Donovan Dean ’22, Nesa Mangal ’22, and Cameron Merritt ’22 of Kellogg’s Evening & Weekend MBA Program’s Black Management Association share their perspectives on the calls for racial justice and the change they want to see reflected at Kellogg and in businesses across the world.
An Alumnus’s Path to Entrepreneurship & Co-Founding Factor
“It’s very easy to be fearful as an entrepreneur. It’s natural in all of us. And so, you need to be able to write down on paper your worries and concerns so you can just put your head down and execute,” Mike Apostal (E&W 2012), the CEO and Co-Founder of Factor, says.
KDC Winners Design a Comprehensive, Accessible & Inclusive Solution
Hear from Team Blynergy, who placed 2nd in Kellogg Design Competition (KDC), on their experience in this year’s competition.
Recruiting Series: Pursuing the Intersection of Marketing, Strategy & Tech
Ezinna Nwokonko (2Y 2021) shares her journey to Kellogg, navigating a virtual Product Marketing Manager internship at Facebook and what’s next in her career pursuits.
Social Impact Week: Galvanizing the Community to Make Progress
“Social Impact Week is all about convening spaces for the greater Kellogg community to engage in different facets of social impact, especially opportunities to get involved here on campus and pathways to drive impact after graduation,” Kristen Kelly (2Y 2021) and Carli Chovick (2Y 2022) say.
Which Kellogg MBA Program Is Right for Me?
You’re not alone, and current students are here to help! Full-Time and Evening & Weekend students share how they chose the program that was right for them.
Reclaiming Our Power: A Student Seeks Justice in an Unjust System
In his second post, Jay Trewn (JD-MBA 2021) shares how he harnessed the strength of his community to raise awareness and seek justice.