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How FCCP Introduced Me to the Medical Technology World of Surgical Robotics
I worked with teammates from diverse backgrounds, ranging from management consulting to private equity, to help position a surgical robot against a competitor.

My Experience as a CASE Fellow and Awarding the Kirby Prize
Being on the Kirby Selection Committee gave me a new perspective of scaling social enterprises and funding decisions.

My Two-Year Experience with Real-Business Learning
The opportunity to get my hands dirty working on a real-life business problem, and see the impact we were making in real-time, went far beyond classroom learning for me.

Being an MBA Partner in the Fuqua Community
The friendliness we experienced during BDW continued after we moved to Durham and joined the big Fuqua family. Johnny soon made great friends at school and I have made good friends by attending partner-friendly activities during orientation and gatherings hosted by the Fuqua Partners club.

The Breadth, Depth and Impact of COP27
I quickly found that everyone at COP27 was interested in problem-solving to create more sustainable practices.

How Team Fuqua Empowered Me to Be My Authentic Self
As a queer woman in the process of coming out and earning an MBA in a new country, I was worried about being accepted and being able to live my life to the fullest, both professionally and personally.

How Fuqua Helped Turn My Entrepreneurship Dreams into a Reality
I always wanted to launch my own media relations and marketing business. Fuqua gave me the tools and the community I needed.

How We Prepare MBAs To Be Climate Leaders
It’s becoming increasingly clear that all MBA graduates, regardless of role or industry, will need to understand climate and its broader economic and social implications in their future careers.

Exploring the World of Private Equity
I have always been very curious about the skills I would need for a career in private equity, but I came to Fuqua with very little knowledge of the field.

Keep Your Ultimate Goals for an MBA in Mind When Balancing Opportunities
Rather than coming to campus saying “I want to join XYZ club,” think about what you want to gain and stay flexible. There may be even better avenues to accomplish your end goals for an MBA.