Guest blog by Michelle Zhang Before coming to Booth, I had no idea that impact investing existed. My first introduction came during an info session hosted by the Booth Impact Investing Group, and it opened my eyes to a new way of thinking about...
Guest blog by Michael Chao Being a first-generation college and MBA student meant that the Booth journey promised to be a “transformative experience for personal and professional development”. At least, that’s what I kept telling myself in between...
Guest blog by Harriet Spears Like many young people in the social sector before me, I flirted with the idea of getting an MPP, JD, and MA before ultimately arriving at the decision to pursue an MBA. As a nonprofit fundraiser, I recognized that the...
First-year MBA student and Kilts Fellow Lorena Prates shares insights from the Kilts Center’s “Ask Alumni Why Product and Brand” event. Interactive sessions with Booth alumni from Microsoft, Meta, and Suja Life gave students a...
Guest blog by Cheer Ning (Cherie) Lau On Friday 18th October 2024, Chicago Women in Business (CWiB) held its Annual Fall Conference, centered on the theme, “Celebrating Our Differences” at Gleacher Center. We felt it was important to celebrate our...