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Companies adopt STAR teams’ recommendations

Talented student teams address real business issues and provide actionable solutions to challenges for domestic and global companies.

Bringing leadership to life as a CMO in Hong Kong

Leading and collaborating shape the global career of Magda Kotek (MBA ’05).

Finding sustainable energy solutions

Chance Cobb (MBA ’13) is ushering in a green revolution by making battery power cheaper and more accessible.

Investing in a better future

The Ackerman Center for Excellence in Sustainability accelerates social and environmental sustainability with innovative and profitable business solutions.

Making the change from the Navy to Google

Meghan Wilkens (MBA ’20) values the collaborative culture at UNC Kenan-Flagler.

Taking hoops journey to Rwanda to make lives better

Jake Mendys (BSBA ’16) uses basketball and business to change lives from Rwanda to the NBA.

Let STAR students solve your challenge

Talented MBA and Undergraduate Business students are ready to provide actionable solutions to firms’ business challenges.

Looking for the next challenge in consulting

Reinaldo Caravellas (MBA ’19) came from Brazil to UNC Kenan-Flagler to fulfill his career dreams.

Full classroom with Nick Didow speaking to students

Finding his purpose, doing well, doing good

Professor Nick Didow (BSBA ’70, MBA ’73) received the top faculty award for outstanding public service on University Day.

Shifting from providing healthcare to solving its problems

Chihao Tsui (MBA ’20) combined healthcare, consulting and entrepreneurship to launch a new career.

In a full classroom Claudia Kubowicz Malhotra speaking

Opening doors for the next generation of leaders

Professor Claudia Kubowicz Malhotra (MBA ’00, PhD ’06) believes in the power of education to change lives.

STAR Sign In Front Of Room Full Of Students

Learning while developing solutions for corporate partners

STAR partners student teams with corporate partners to solve complex business challenges.

MBA Healthcare Conference Panel in Classroom UNC Kenan-Flagler

Preparing the next leaders for the business of health

With a long track record of MBA graduates building successful careers in healthcare, the educational offerings are stronger than ever at UNC Kenan-Flagler.

Maya Anderson With STAR Program Dominos Team At UNC Kenan-Flagler

Marrying profit and purpose

Maya Anderson (MBA ’20) is heading into consulting and is determined to use business for good.

Creating a kinder and healthier world

KIND CEO Mike Barkley (MBA ’93) is drawing on lessons learned at UNC Kenan-Flagler and keeping his connections strong with the community.

In the News

Don’t buy the myth that every startup needs a co-found...

Professors Travis Howell (PhD '20), Chris Bingham and Brad Hendricks write that solo founders can succeed if they have the support of co-creators.

Founder CEOs often have shelf lives

Professors Chris Bingham and Brad Hedricks and PhD grad Travis Howell studied the shelf life of CEOs.

How long should a founder remain CEO?

Do founder-CEOs have an expiration date? Professors Brad Hendricks, Chris Bingham and Travis Howell (PhD '20) have answers.