After serving in an elite U.S. Army unit, Jack Austin (MBA ’25) is entering the world of business — and re-entering civilian life — with confidence.
Through her company, Chiedza Mushayamunda Hooker (MBA ’24) is dedicated to empowering women in Zimbabwe and across southern Africa.
Since co-founding the Alpha Challenge as a student, Jim Jones (MBA ’06) has never stopped supporting Carolina students eager for successful careers in investment management.
Josh Gentine (MBA ’13) was born into one of America’s most successful family businesses. Now he’s helping other families thrive professionally and personally.
Award-winning research, class with Crunkleton and more insights and highlights from the UNC Kenan-Flagler community.
As the marketing lead for Snickers, Osher Hoberman (MBA ’04) helped develop one of the most popular ad campaigns in snack food history. He’s working similar magic as CMO of KIND Snacks.
UNC Kenan-Flagler helped Sean Erdrich (MBA ’24) prepare for an exciting career in consulting. It’s also where he found the family he never had.
Professor Gill Segal helps students understand financial markets and researches uncertainty and risk.
Jared Molton (MBA ’15) used his MBA to make the transition from the magical arts to a career in product management and into a tech executive.
Seraphin Kibonge (MBA ’24) was under 2 when he moved from the Democratic Republic of Congo to North Carolina. Now he’s focused on reshaping the healthcare system in Africa and beyond.
After becoming a double Tar Heel, Connor Cooke (BSBA '18, MBA '24) feels like the well-rounded leader he wanted to be.
Lysandra Gibbs Weber (MBA ’11) builds community with people who care about the bottom line and the impact business is having on the world.
Leadership news, MAC graduation and more highlights from the UNC Kenan-Flagler community
Katrina McGhee (MBA ’10) shows the importance of investing in a career break – and how to do it successfully.
Spring 2024 graduates reflect on their extraordinary Carolina experiences — and excitedly look toward the future.
When top collegiate tennis player Abbey Forbes (MBA ’24) transferred to Carolina, UNC Kenan-Flagler helped her see exactly what she is made of.
Tapping student talent helps UNC’s finance and operations staff push important projects forward, while providing business students with invaluable work experience.
After a successful career as a singer, policy professional and community youth leader, Farisha Ishak (MBA ’24) is forging a career in brand management.
Small businesses give North Carolina towns their unique identities. Many of them got their start at UNC Kenan-Flagler.
Davis Morrison (MBA ’23) came to UNC Kenan-Flagler looking for a new career path in finance. Now as an alum, he’s helping students score jobs at the top of their lists.
As companies respond to investor, environmental and societal pressures, Greg Dougherty (MBA ’18) plays a pivotal role in a better future.
In the hyper-competitive and ever-expanding beauty industry, a 75-year-old brand continues to make big waves under the inspiring leadership of Stephanie Headley (MBA ’03).
More insights and highlights from the UNC Kenan-Flagler community
After a successful consulting career, Alex Dickey (BSBA ’87) is investing his time in students.
Professor Isin Guler unravels how organizations – from venture capital to pharma firms – manage innovation.
Casey Hribar wanted a career in healthcare but also was interested in the business side of medicine. At Carolina, she didn’t have to choose between the two.
Travis Thein (MBA ’16) was on the traditional route for a long career in finance. Then he turned his love for plants and passion for sustainability into an instantly successful startup.
Entering the competitive fast casual food market is always risky, especially when one's background is in investment banking and real estate development. But Hernan Moyano (MBA ’02) went all in — and his Makus Empanadas quickly became a Triangle staple.
Jeff Tucker is an engaged Business School alumnus and a dedicated real estate private equity professional.
Undergraduate, MBA and PhD members of UNC Kenan-Flagler’s Class of 2023 look back — and look forward to what comes next.
Dan Draper (MBA ’99) has held top posts at major financial institutions on three continents. He traces his technical and leadership successes back to UNC Kenan-Flagler.
John MacAree (MBA ’22) is advancing sustainability within the energy industry.
More insights and highlights from the UNC Kenan-Flagler community. Thought leaders Professor Jeff Hoopes was honored with the 2023 Bullard Faculty Researc...
In Heidi Schultz’s storytelling class, students discover the power of a well-told story. Now, the Fulbright Scholar has taken her groundbreaking class to Europe.
More insights and highlights from the UNC Kenan-Flagler community.
Anthony Miner (MBA ’21) is putting sustainability to work solving challenges in the energy industry.
When Taylor Foster (MBA ’19) wanted to advance her healthcare career, she came back to Carolina for her MBA. She also advanced the School’s work in the business of health.
Professor Matthew Pearsall brings insights about what makes teams and leaders effective.
Professor Patricia Harms has seen technology come and go and language evolve, but communication’s importance at UNC Kenan-Flagler remains unchanged.
Many military veterans and those on active duty choose UNC Kenan-Flagler as they prepare to transition to civilian careers.
Brand manager Chelsea Gardner (MBA ’20) puts her commitment to sustainability, wellness and DEI into practice.
Bill Starling (BSBA ’75) needed a little push to get his business career going. A new gift to UNC Kenan-Flagler honors the man who gave it to him.
After leaving Mexico as a child for a new life in the U.S., Kevin Ortiz (MBA ’23) is inspiring the next generation of Hispanic and Latin American business leaders.
Through his courses and new research lab, Saravanan Kesavan explores the potential of artificial intelligence to transform business.
Through her groundbreaking art installation, Suzanne Firstenberg (MBA ’83) helped a nation on its knees cope with immense loss during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Talented student teams address real business issues and provide actionable solutions to challenges for domestic and global companies.
UNC Kenan-Flagler celebrates the Class of 2022 — the next generation of leaders is ready to make the world a better place.
After an earthquake in Haiti changed his life, Ralf Etienne (MBA '22) refocused his business career to find ways to serve others.
Leading and collaborating shape the global career of Magda Kotek (MBA ’05).
Professor Nur Sunar studies the impact of disruptive and innovative technologies, and how they combat climate change or reach sustainable development
Master marketer George Felix (MBA ’09) helped revive the Old Spice, KFC and Pizza Hut brands. Now he’s charting the next chapter of growth for the world’s largest dating app.
Aditi Paul (MBA ’21) is determined to have a positive social impact in the healthcare industry.
Marketing Professor Sriram Venkataraman explores issues of both societal and business impact.
Caroline Lindley (BSBA ’14, MBA ’17) has returned to her roots, which grow deep in the Carolina soil, thanks to her family business and two UNC Kenan-Flagler degrees.
Napoleon Wallace (MBA ’10) is generating impact and alpha to benefit the people, communities and organizations that matter most to him.
Maital Guttman (MBA ’13) has always had an activist spirit. She leads DEI strategy for Europe at McKinsey & Co. and is making change on a scale she never expected.
Anna Shuford (BA ’20, MBA ’22), channeled her frustrations with virtual workouts into a new business.
Chance Cobb (MBA ’13) is ushering in a green revolution by making battery power cheaper and more accessible.
The Ackerman Center for Excellence in Sustainability accelerates social and environmental sustainability with innovative and profitable business solutions.
Research by Laura Sonday highlights the role of reputational fears in deterring people from viewing themselves as leaders. ...
Professor Bradley Hendricks says that although founders are in greater need of advice than seasoned professionals, they also are more likely to ignore it. ...
“When you look at the jobs that are having trouble hiring, it’s the ones with really long hours, inflexible schedules, not great pay and limited benefits,”...
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