Foster grads go for gold at Rio Olympics
The Olympic Games are off and running in Rio de Janeiro, and a pair of Foster graduates are in the hunt for medals. Veteran setter Courtney Thompson (BA 2006) is the heart and soul of the USA Women’s Volleyball team, currently ranked number one in the world and working for its first Olympic gold medal. Hans Struzyna (BA 2011)... Read More
Foster MBA – an outstanding value among top-ranked schools
As MBA graduates’ average debt soared above $100,000 for many top-ranked U.S. schools, the average debt of Foster School of Business MBAs dropped from $38,394 to $35,104 this year. Foster graduates also benefited from one of the highest job placement rates in the U.S. – 95.6% and high salaries averaging $118,405. “The average debt for... Read More
Shanghai Core Abroad Program: Mission accomplished
By: Marsella Quinones, Foster Undergraduate who participated in the Shanghai Core Abroad Program The Wangfujing street is a busy famous street filled with stores and restaurants that runs down the center of Beijing. This street is beautiful because you can see the mix of everything. I remember seeing everything from stores selling traditional Chinese... Read More
Seattle Growth Podcast episode 2: Buying in Seattle
Follow @ProfShulmanFollow Professor Jeff Shulman on Twitter for the latest Seattle Growth news. In the second episode of the Seattle Growth Podcast, hosted by the UW Foster School’s Jeff Shulman, learn what it takes to buy a starter home in Seattle and how that has changed over the years. Rob Wasser (5:02), owner and designated... Read More
Rome Core Abroad Program: A 30 day experience
By: Yong-Hsiang Frank Cheng, Foster Undergraduate who participated in the Foster School Rome Program As I left the airport heading to the UW Rome Center, the first thing I noticed was how scary the driving was. Lanes were just “suggestions” and cutting people off was the norm. It was terrifying to see how the driver was... Read More
Sheena Seibert-Nelson: Post-Graduation Advice
Sheena Nelson, Evening MBA Class of 2016, gave an inspiring, lighthearted speech to her fellow graduates at Commencement. Read on to learn the advice Sheena shared with classmates as they begin an exciting new chapter post-graduation. Hello everyone! I’m Sheena Nelson, and am beyond proud to speak to you today and represent the evening Class... Read More
Shanghai Core Abroad Program: The olive branch extended
By: Vincent Lawson, Foster Undergraduate who participated in the Shanghai Core Abroad Program Taking part in a University of Washington faculty-led program in China, I stepped off the half-day plane ride anticipating becoming very close with my fellow students, but not with local Chinese. That is why my quick-forming but long-lasting friendship with a Chinese... Read More
Quality sleep is essential to inspire—and to be inspired
Well-rested leaders are more capable of inspiring followers. And well-rested followers are more likely to be inspired by charismatic leaders. That’s the gist of a new study by Christopher M. Barnes, an associate professor of management at the University of Washington Foster School of Business. “Unfortunately, sleep deprivation undermines both the experience of positive emotion as... Read More
Jeff Shulman’s new iTunes podcast explores the effects of Seattle’s growth
You don’t need to read demographic statistics or employment data or even the business page or tech blogs to know what’s happening in Seattle. Just look around at the bumper crop of construction cranes rising all over the city. Seattle is growing, at an unprecedented rate. And all of this growth is inducing enormous change... Read More
Clubs @ Foster : Healthcare and Biotechnology Association
For students interested in the healthcare field, Foster’s Healthcare and Biotechnology Association (HCBA) strives to “educate students about the healthcare and biotechnology industries, create valuable connections and experiences for students, and help its members gain internship and job opportunities.” For the 2016-17 school year, HCBA is being headed up by Class of 2017’s Dina A.... Read More