MBA Blog & News

We followed MBA student Tiera Williams ’27 as she honed her consulting skills, caught up with friends, and explored New Haven’s parks and eateries.

Scholars in operations, marketing, and global affairs joined the faculty for the 2026-27 academic year.

For the second year, SOM partnered with the Cowles Foundation for Research in Economics to host a series of conferences featuring faculty from the university and beyond.

Students worked with city mentors on initiatives designed to support equitable growth across New Haven.

MBA students pursuing joint degrees in law, environmental management, architecture, public health, and medicine describe how their studies have equipped them to confront challenges that cut across fields of study.

With a background in New York City government, Malik Dent ’26 wanted to build cross-sectoral partnerships in support of vulnerable communities.

For student organizers Gigi Hsu ’26, Pingshan Zhang ’26, and Kristen De Lancey ’26, designing a conference on the equitable deployment of AI was the “highlight of our year.”

At SOM, Majo Guemez ’26 found an ethos of mutual support among her peers, from Hockey Club practice to interview prep.

This year, an SOM student team won regionals and advanced to finals at the world’s largest venture capital competition—learning from entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and each other along the way.

The annual event—unique among leading business schools—provides a forum for students, practitioners, and researchers to discuss how economic development can create value for business and society.