June was a busy month for us at The Kellogg School of Management. We said goodbye to the class of 2017, welcomed our latest one-year and MMM students to campus, and continue to work with our two-year and JD-MBA admitted students on their arrival in August. Now that our incoming students have started to arrive,… Continue reading
Finding the support to juggle motherhood, relocation and the Executive MBA Program
by Elsy Ocejo When I started the Executive MBA Program in my early thirties, I had no idea how much and how fast my life was going to change. During my first year of completing the program, I had changed jobs, moved from Knoxville to Chicago, adopted a new citizenship and found out I was pregnant… Continue reading
Growth, Scaling, and Life Lessons from Jimmy John Liautaud, Founder, Owner & Chairman of Jimmy John’s
By Lauren Davis ’18 Every week at Kellogg there is an impressive schedule of lunch & learns, panels, and events with leaders from all industries and sizes of companies. These events are in addition to the business leaders who are brought in as guest lecturers in courses like New Venture Discovery, as clients for courses… Continue reading
Harnessing the Real Magic by Marrying Your Passions and Skills for Impact
Two Social Impact alumni share key takeaways with Kellogg students in a fireside chat.
Exploring Brexit from the Perspective of Echo Chambers
Faculty and students engage in a discussion on the economic history and policy that led to Brexit, and its expected global impact. By Charity Hemphill-Frierson ’17 and Luke Murphy ‘17 — Last fall, over 50 Kellogg students attended an insightful analysis of the U.K.’s vote to leave the European Union and the significant impact that… Continue reading
Three Key Lessons to Understanding the Healthcare Tech Industry
Professor Pete McNerney led a lecture series in November 2016 called Health “Tech” and Startups – the sixth and final installment of the Healthcare 101 lunch and learn series sponsored by the Healthcare Club and professors who align with the Health Enterprise Management pathway. The objective of the Healthcare 101 series is to give students… Continue reading
Round 2 Application Deadline Reminder
Are you looking to start your MBA journey in 2017? This is a friendly reminder that our deadline for Round 2 applications is quickly approaching. To be considered for Round 2, please submit all application materials by 5 p.m. (CT) on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. If you submit your application for Round 2, you will… Continue reading
Kellogg on Growth: Student Leadership Q&A (Part II)
Part 2 of a two-part series exploring student contributions to the 2016 Kellogg on Growth forum. Max Meyers ’17 shares his experience as student lead for the “Scaling Operations: Tools and Tactics” panel.
Kellogg on Growth: Student Leadership Q&A (Part I)
Part 1 of a two-part series exploring student contributions to the 2016 Kellogg on Growth forum. Tiffany Smith ’17 shares her experience as student lead for the “Pockets of Potential: Investing for Change” panel.
What I learned during Net Impact Week 2016
Kellogg student H. Kay Howard shares personal insights that she gained during Net Impact Week 2016.
Meet Kellogg’s 2017 Siebel Scholars
Kellogg is thrilled to announce that five students have been named 2017 Siebel Scholars. Jonathan Goldstein, Bo Gustafsson, Jackie Laine, Iris Tian and Austin Vanaria will each receive a $35,000 award for their final year of graduate studies. The awards recognize top students from the world’s most prestigious business, computer science, bioengineering and energy science… Continue reading
Empowering future business leaders at Women’s Preview Day 2016
By Jessica Pawlarczyk What does the Kellogg MBA experience look like for women? What type of personal and professional support does Kellogg offer its female students? How does Kellogg prepare women to become successful business leaders? Close to 200 prospective students explored these crucial questions during Women’s Preview Day, an admissions event that gives women… Continue reading