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Using her voice to create systemic change

Maital Guttman (MBA ’13) leads DEI strategy for Europe at McKinsey & Co.

Ready for a virtual workout

Anna Shuford (BA ’20, MBA ’22), channeled her frustrations with virtual workouts into a new business.

Accelerating her career in biotech

Amy Manning (MBA ‘17) used what she learned in her Executive MBA Weekend Program to propel her career.

No passport required

COVID-19 prevented studying abroad, but it didn’t get in the way of learning and connecting across the globe.

Hooked on finance, investing in relationships

Ben Ivey, a double Tar Heel, found his passion early in life.

Forging her own path with a dual degree

The business-pharmacy program was the route to a healthcare career for Grace Yook (MBA/PharmD ’21).

Graduating – in person!

Undergraduate Business and MBA graduates celebrated achievements and marked milestones even as they navigated a global pandemic.

Investing in the next generation

Je’nique Harewood (MBA ’21) invested in our community in ways that will have an enduring impact.

Blessing Adesiyan Speaking At Mother The Summit

Building the support working moms need

As a chemical engineer, Blessing Adesiyan (MBA ’19) is trained to solve problems. As an entrepreneur, she is developing the resources working mothers need to thrive.

Keeping it in the family

Robert Ejupi (MBA ’21) came from Kosovo to learn how to lead his family business – and ended up guiding it through COVID and a digital transformation.

Building trust and expertise

Stephanie Chak (MBA ’21) worked in her family business as a kid. Today she continues to help companies meet new challenges.

Serving as a force for good and growth

Matt Pirrello (MBA ’21) is unstoppable as he finds ways to serve and lead.

Virtual competition ends in a “photo finish”

Student teams from six countries competed in the first global competition focused on addressing climate change through investment in India.

Looking for the next challenge in consulting

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

Building businesses with purpose

Following his heart's calling, Chijioge Nwogu (MBA ’18) is determined to make a big difference in the world.

In the News

When malls and department stores close, what happens next?

Professor Saravanan Kesavan discusses the changing retail economy.

It’s true: Our emotions can make us rich (or poor)

Professor Camelia Kuhnen came to the U.S. from Romania to study at MIT. Today she is an expert in neuroeconomics, behavioral finance and corporate finance. She studies the intersection of human nature and finance.

Boomerang CEOs: What happens when the CEO comes back?

Professors Chris Bingham and Brad Hendricks and Travis Howell (PhD '20) write about the consequences of bringing a former CEO back to the firm.