GBC Fostering Community at Booth
Chicago Booth prides itself on the strength of its community. And while the transition to an all-virtual environment presented considerable challenges, it also created an opportunity to engage with each other in a way we haven’t had the opportunity to before. Though we had to contend with moving to online instruction for our final quarter […]
Top Five Netflix Movies & Shows for MBA Students to Binge Watch
As we remain sheltered-in-place due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many people turn to various forms of entertainment to stay sane. We’ve begun to see a proliferation of dance challenges on TikTok, happy hours on Zoom, and fun games with friends on the Houseparty app. We have also passed the time bingeing on Netflix movies and […]
Notable Black Alumni Series: Vicki L. Fuller, ‘81
As Black History Month has come to a close, we’d like to continue to showcase the many Booth alumni of color who continue to inspire us with their success in business and life. For this next installment of the Notable Black Alumni Series, we shine the spotlight on Vicki L. Fuller, former Chief Investment Officer […]
Notable Black Alumni Series: Arnold Donald, ‘80
There are so many Booth alumni of color who continue to inspire us with their success in business and life. This Black History Month, we’d like to shine a spotlight on some of the most notable of them. For this first installment of the Notable Black Alumni Series, we turn our focus to Arnold Donald […]
Masters in Business: A Fireside Chat with David Booth and Eugene Fama
Chicago Booth has a longstanding tradition of bringing in leaders to share insights and experiences. Last week, the Chicago Booth Distinguished Speaker Series invited the community to a fireside chat with legendary investor and Chicago Booth’s namesake, David Booth, ‘71, as well as Professor and Nobel Laureate Eugene “Gene” Fama. Dean Rajan provided a captivating […]
Chicago Booth’s CABG Celebrates Nigerian Independence Day
At Chicago Booth, diversity is celebrated as an essential ingredient for creating a rich and vibrant environment. One of the ways Booth supports diversity is through the initiatives from the Chicago Africa Business Group (CABG), whose mission is to build a close-knit community for the growing number of Chicago Booth students with a strong interest […]
Keep Austin Weird: A Boothie’s Take on Life & VC in Austin
Austin, TX, affectionately nicknamed Silicon Hills due to many of the biggest tech companies calling it home, is a hotbed for technology and innovation. In fact, the motto “Keep Austin Weird” is intended to promote small business and entrepreneurship in the city. Austin has been voted the No. 1 Best Place to Live in America […]
Get to Know David Noel
I’m originally from Miami, FL and after getting my degree in economics from the University of Central Florida, I worked in investment banking at Deutsche Bank. After realizing that I wanted to get more involved with strategy, I transitioned into working at a boutique creative agency helping startups and e-commerce companies with their customer acquisition […]
Start Me Up! Booth’s Pre-MBA Startup Summer Program
Prior to business school, incoming MBA students generally take the opportunity to explore long-delayed passions, discover new corners of the world, or earn a few extra paychecks. This year, 70 Boothies (nearly 12% of the class!) achieved all three as part of the school’s groundbreaking Startup Summer program. A uniquely Booth experience, the program connects […]