Weatherhead School of Management
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From Classroom to Cocoa Fields: How One Weatherhead Alum is Powering a Zero Waste Future
Big news for Cocoa Potash, the social enterprise co-founded by Weatherhead alum Ithabeleng Makhetha (BS ’24). They have been named one of the top 24 teams for the Hult Prize 2025 Global Accelerator. Out of 54 incredible startups in this year’s Incubator, they have been selected to join the in…
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September 20, 2023
Do you have an idea for an invention but are struggling with next steps? Are you considering founding or participating in a startup company, and looking to receive feedback?
Join us on Tuesday, September 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. for Speed Mentoring: Inventor, Innovator and Entrepreneur Structured Netwo...
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September 20, 2023
On Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, the Peter B. Lewis Building was a buzz with activity for the first day of fall classes. Traffic in the hallways was congested with the Weatherhead School of Management experiencing its largest undergraduate class. Several graduate programs also realized notable enrollment g...
September 20, 2023
Family-owned businesses remain an engine for growth around the world, and research has shown that these types of businesses are more likely to successfully transition through the generations when they engage in education and planning and have clear governance structures in place.
In September, Weat...
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September 20, 2023
Of the many traits that unite members of the ӰƵ community, one is perhaps the most inspiring: an innovative spirit. During Innovation Week, taking place Sept. 26–29 this year, that spirit will be celebrated with a full slate of events.
Among the festivities will be the ...
September 20, 2023
The hallmark of a Weatherhead School of Management alumnus is exploring new approaches in business, leadership and management to improve organizations, communities and people’s lives. Dr. Eric Lutzo, an MBA and Doctor of Management (DM) graduate from Weatherhead, is a person who pushes the boundarie...
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September 20, 2023
Nursing has always held health equity as a critical value in many ways. Nurses strive to deliver the best care to all patients, independent of socioeconomic status, gender, race, or other factors.
Health equity arguably gets even more attention than in the past. And that attention also occurs in nu...
September 15, 2023
In August of 2023, Liz Kalfas joined the Weatherhead School of Management as the MBA student success manager. In the role, Kalfas will serve as the academic advisor for part-time and full-time MBA students.
Prior to joining Weatherhead, Kalfas was working in philanthropy and development for the las...
September 15, 2023
What does it mean to conduct research at a business school in the 21st century with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the sustainability challenges businesses are facing?
As the associate dean of research at the Weatherhead School of Management, Youngjin Yoo finds this to be one of the more interes...
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September 15, 2023
In August of 2023, Ruth Mafuta joined the Weatherhead School of Management as the program manager for the Executive MBA program and Center for Family Business. In the role, Mafuta will support the EMBA students in their journey through the program.
Get to know more about Mafuta:
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September 12, 2023
Join ӰƵ Wednesday, Sept. 27, from noon to 2 p.m. in Tinkham Veale University Center ballroom for a free build-your-own taco lunch, networking, Innovators of the Year Awards, and a panel discussion of "Innovation as Problem Solving."
The panel discussion, which will be ...