Women at UNC

We are deeply committed to the strong presence of women in our MBA staff, faculty and student body.

• UNC Kenan-Flagler is a member of the Forte Foundation, an organization of major corporations, top business schools and influential non-profit organizations that helps direct talented women towards leadership roles in business through research, scholarships, events and network development
• Women hold 5 of the 9 senior leadership positions reporting directly to the Dean
• Women are prominent among the leadership of the MBA Program - of Dean Sridhar Balasubramanian's 4 direct reports, 3 are women: the directors of admissions, career management and leadership development
• Women make up approximately 30% of the MBA Class of 2012

Learn what female faculty, staff, and alumni have to say about their experience here:

• Faculty

  "I joined Carolina in 1985-before it was Kenan-Flagler. There were a number of women on the faculty. In fact, I did not realize that the proportion of women on the faculty here compared so favorably to other top -20 business schools, until I saw the statistic reported in a national news magazine. The School should be proud of this long tradition. We benefit from it, in an environment that is remarkably comfortable for both men and women."

  - Jennifer Conrad
  Mary Farley Ames Lee Distinguished Professor
  Former Area Chair, Finance

  "In my view, Kenan-Flagler integrates women so well into the school that I personally never think about being different. Women are offered the same opportunities as men, and female students are competitive in classes, jobs and leadership positions in the school."

  - Valarie A. Zeithaml
  Roy and Alice H. Richards Bicentennial Professor

• Staff

  "Diversity is a daily reality here. Diversity of ideas, of achievements and of visions is what really matters. Color, race, and gender do not play a role at UNC Kenan-Flagler. Rather the different viewpoints help better prepare students for the global economy. No one has time to think about whether you are male or female here. There is too much to be done both in the school and the community."

  -Susan Kellogg
  Associate Dean of Information Technology

• Alumni

  "Even though Kenan-Flagler has a very diverse student body of high achievers, the environment is extremely supportive and collaborative. As students we are constantly challenging and learning from each other. One of my most rewarding experiences is being a part of Carolina Women in Business (CWIB). Through CWIB, I have been provided a variety of skill-building and networking opportunities while also creating a strong network of lifelong friends."

  - Julie Rodgers
  MBA Class of 2008

  At UNC I have been inspired by the accomplishments and talents of my fellow female colleagues. Their example and advice encourages me to push my own boundaries and develop my skills as a future leader. This motivation, partnered with the solid support offered by faculty and staff, creates just the positive environment I was looking for in a graduate school.

  - Diana A. Selezeanu
  MBA Class of 2009

Learn more about activities of Carolina Women in Business, a student-run club. We invite women applying to the MBA Program at UNC to visit the business school and join us for events put on by the Club.

Student Profiles

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  Brazilian chooses UNC Kenan-Flagler for marketing expertise, leadership development

  Coming to UNC Kenan-Flagler, Luisa Benzaquen (MBA ’14) was no stranger to the business world. She studied business administration in her hometown of Sao Paulo, Brazil, and worked for two years with Capri Sun to advance her career.

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  Collaborative culture attracted student to MBA program

  During her business school search, Adams was drawn to UNC Kenan-Flagler because the students seemed much more like teammates than competitors. Even when they’re vying for the same positions, she and her classmates prep for interviews together and always cheer each other on.

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  MBA student hones her leadership, consulting skills

  Working in a recruiting role for Deloitte Consulting, one of the world's largest management consulting firms, Neha Jain (MBA ’13) had visited UNC Kenan-Flagler countless times. When she made the decision to pursue her MBA and began to explore different programs, she was drawn to the sense of camaraderie among students at Kenan-Flagler that she had witnessed first-hand in a recruiting capacity.

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  Former medical student turned MBA fulfilling dream to work in health care marketing

  When Shilpi Wadhwa (MBA ’14) decided to move thousands of miles from her home in Delhi, India, to the United States just a few years ago, she was well on her way to becoming a general surgeon through a residency in St. Louis. But now a first-year student in UNC Kenan-Flagler’s MBA program, Wadhwa is far from the operating room and on track toward an entirely different career with a double concentration in marketing and healthcare.

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  Student values UNC Kenan-Flagler versatile curriculum, commitment to diversity

  After coming to UNC Kenan-Flagler with her own diverse set of experiences and interests, Jessica Newfield (MBA ’14) has committed to promoting inclusivity in the business world, and her passion for diversity has become a central focus of her MBA experience.