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Frequently Asked Questions: A Conversation with the Director of Admissions
As the 2017-18 MBA application cycle kicks off, we sat down with Laurel Grodman ’06, director of admissions, analytics, and evaluation for the Yale School of Management’s full-time MBA program, to learn what’s new with this year’s application, and
How the MAM Program Prepared Me to Lead in a Humanitarian Crisis
Victor Padilla Taylor MAM ’15 reflects on how his classes at Yale SOM have informed his role as a project lead working on humanitarian initiatives at the World Economic Forum.
Our 2017 Summer Reading List from Yale SOM Faculty
Balmy weather brings thoughts of books to provide escape, adventure, and ongoing education. We asked some of our faculty members to share their recommendations for works that have inspired and informed them.
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Photos: Global Network Weeks in Berlin and Hong Kong
Saturday Workshops: The EMBA Program’s Best-Kept Secret
Saturday afternoon workshops lead by academics, professionals, and leaders in a variety of sectors help to round out the EMBA experience, complementing the academic curriculum with opportunities for professional and personal development.
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John Kerry Encourages Students to Bridge Divides in First ‘Kerry Conversation’
Sophia Zhao MAM ’17 reflects on the inaugural "Kerry Conversation," delivered by its namesake, former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.
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Photos: Student Cooks Battle in Top Chef Competition
The annual Top Chef competition returned to Evans Hall on April 29, when eight teams of student cooks sliced and sautéed for supremacy. The event was hosted by the Food and Wine Club and Student Government.