11 Questions with MS in Entrepreneurship Student Ade Adeyemo
We asked current Foster students to tell us why they chose Foster, what they like to do for fun, and to share advice with potential applicants. Meet Master of Science in Entrepreneurship student Ade. 1) Where are you from? I grew up in Kaduna, Nigeria. I was fortunate to attend a secondary school that was... Read More
Class of 2019: Meet the Foster School’s eight new faculty members
Business education is booming at the UW Foster School, which welcomes eight new members to its expanding faculty. Each brings a wealth of expertise and accomplishment—and even greater promise—to Foster this year. Here’s a closer look at the faculty class of 2019. Ties de Kok Assistant Professor of Accounting Education PhD (accounting), Tilburg University, 2019... Read More
Alaska Airlines Day 2019
Among today’s Fortune 500 success stories, few are as truly and uniquely Northwest as that of Alaska Airlines. The Foster Community knows firsthand — Alaska Airlines has for years been a loyal and lasting partner in education at Foster and the University of Washington. So join us for Alaska Airlines Day, Wednesday, October 9, 2019,... Read More
Avolio ranked #2 most influential researcher in leadership, #3 in organizational behavior
Two new studies establish Bruce Avolio, a professor of management at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, as one of the world’s foremost leaders in the study of leadership and organizational behavior. A paper in the August 2019 issue of The Leadership Quarterly ranks Avolio the #1 scholar in the world at connecting... Read More
Inside the Accelerator: The Jones Foundation
Michael Bauer is a tall man with a wide, infectious smile, and a huge capacity for giving. As the senior member of the board of the Herbert B. Jones Foundation, he helps decide where large grants of money will go to support small business entrepreneurship education. That includes more than a decade of investing in... Read More
Inside the Accelerator: The McAleer Early Start Fund
When you’re an early-stage startup, particularly a student one, one thing can make a difference between success and failure: runway. The earlier the startup, typically the less cash on hand. Certainly, that is the case for many teams in the Jones + Foster Accelerator at the Foster School’s Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship. That’s why Voyager... Read More
Summer Fellowship Programs Offer Unrivaled Experience
Six graduate students at the University of Washington wanted a challenge. They received that and more in two Summer Fellowship programs offered by, or in partnership with the Foster School’s Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship. The six fellows contributed to six different projects with real promise, including new medical devices, tools for improved patient experience, and a... Read More
Announcing 2020 MBA Study Abroad Programs!
The Global Business Center will offer several short-term study abroad options for MBA students in March and June of 2020. 2020 STUDY TOUR DESTINATIONS: Estonia and Finland Faculty Leader: Masha Shunko Price: $3100 plus airfare Dates: March 15 – March 26* South Africa Faculty Leader: Shaosong Ou Price: $3100 plus airfare Dates:... Read More
Once an Entrepreneur, Always an Entrepreneur: How Master of Science in Entrepreneurship Alum Andrew Jung came to Found DuJour and GrillMe
Andrew Jung is the Co-Founder of the on-demand turned full-time hiring restaurant labor platform DuJour. An alumnus (’19) of the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship program, we recently got the chance to catch up with Andrew on a sunny day at his co-working space in the Columbia Tower Club. We discussed how he first landed... Read More
Foster moves up 7 spots to #23 in Forbes Best Business Schools Ranking
Known for its high MBA salaries and affordable tuition, the Foster School of Business ranked #23 among the Forbes Best Business Schools for return on investment. Foster was notable among the top 25 schools for fast ROI (just 3.8 years to pay off the degree) and reported the second-lowest tuition. Forbes examined more than 100... Read More