A Time of Transition
There are a number of reasons an individual may choose to pursue an MBA. Here is one account of how an incoming first year student... Read More
Moral compass can shift depending on organizational role, expectations
We tend to think of personal morality—our intrinsic sense of right and wrong—as immovable. Grounded in bedrock. But a new study suggests that moral judgment... Read More
Emer Dooley TEDx video: entrepreneurship education – an oxymoron?
University of Washington Foster School of Business lecturer and alumna Emer Dooley (MBA 1992, PhD 2000) recently gave a TEDx lecture on entrepreneurship. Her topic?... Read More
The spirit of the game
Sara Jones, Assistant Director, Class of 2012 Last month I helped organize the launch of our 2nd annual TMMBA Ultimate team for the DiscNW Summer... Read More
Rush-Order Internship
A number of channels exist to help Foster MBAs find summer internships following their first year of business school, from on-campus recruiting to internal and... Read More
W Fund Provides Opportunity for Foster School Undergraduate Students to Help Manage a Major Venture Fund
Undergraduate students from the University of Washington will gain valuable training and practical experience serving as student venture associates of the newly launched W Fund.... Read More
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber expands support for multicultural and small businesses
Guest post by Rita Brogan, CEO of PRR The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has expanded its support for small and minority-owned businesses with a... Read More
Inside Admissions: So You're Thinking about Business School – Now What?
September 2013 seems like it is a long ways away. Here in Seattle, all we can think about right now are the beautiful summer months... Read More
Is it possible? Accelerating student start-ups
In Seattle, where start-ups are part of the local DNA, there are high-profile organizations that take early-stage companies with traction under their wings. The Alliance... Read More
Standing room only: celebrating “entrepreneurial speed”
Outside the sun set gloriously over Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. Inside, even the sky couldn’t distract the entrepreneurs, student teams, judges, press and... Read More