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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.

Recipe for success: Start with community and spread the word

Starting a business while earning his MBA, Alex Brandwein (MBA ’20) is tapping into the power of the Carolina network.

Piedmont Pennies by Becca Jordan MBA UNC Kenan-Flagler

Pinching pennies is her business

Becca Jordan Wright (MBA ’21) came back to Carolina for her MBA and turned a family tradition into a delicious business.

Honoring Je’nique Harewood

The Consortium has awarded a prestigious scholarship to the second-year MBA student.

Earning your MBA with your partner

When you and your partner both want to earn MBAs, what’s the best approach? With two careers, two personalities, finances and a relationship to balance, it’s a complicated decision. At UNC Kenan-Flagler, couples have options.

In the News

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.

To open or not: Case study in strategic decision-making

How can college leaders come to such different decisions about reopening campuses? Because we all have blind spots in our decision-making processes, writes Professor Paul Friga.