An Independent Study for the Climate
“I have always been interested in large-scale structural problems,” Foster MSBA student Sam Shugart shares. “Particularly how companies, nations and other groups respond to crises.” A Research Trip to Myanmar Sam’s early experiences as an undergraduate studying International Relations proved valuable as he became proficient in grant writing and found an interest in research projects. ... Read More
Fostering MBA Access 2022
After a 3-year COVID hiatus, the Foster School of Business hosted the 8th edition of the FOSTERing MBA Access Diversity event from Nov 17 to Nov 18, 2022. FOSTERing MBA Access is a two-day event designed to introduce members of underrepresented groups to the MBA experience at Foster. This year, 35 candidates from five US... Read More
Hybrid MBA International Study Tour – Reflections of Spain
Join Nicole Banks and Anne Kertson as they share their experience of the Spain International Study Tour with Foster Hybrid MBA.
Exploring Solutions to Attain and Retain Tech Talent
By Brittany Do Fall quarter, the last quarter of the year but the first of the school year, ended with a flurry of snow and students. With 142 students, 28 judges, and 38 volunteers, Paccar Hall was incredibly busy on Friday, December 2nd, when the students wrapped up their Strategic Management capstone class with a... Read More
A look back: don’t miss the top 10 stories of 2022 in Foster Business magazine
As 2022 winds to its end, we take a look back at the most popular stories of the year in Foster Business online. Here are the top 10 stories of 2022, plus a few blockbusters from 2021. 1. Handler-With-Care Foster School of Business undergrad Michelle Harte manages school, work and Dubs on the side. 2.... Read More
MSIS Top 9 Moments of 2022
While the tech landscape is always changing, one thing remains the same:Innovation is at the heart of the MSIS program, and our graduates continue to approach disruption as an opportunity for success. As we look back on the past year, we are excited about all that has happened in our thriving MSIS community – we launched... Read More
David Sirmon receives Best Paper Award from Academy of Management Review
David Sirmon, a professor of management at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, has won the Best Paper Award from the Academy of Management Review for his 2021 study, “Humans and agentic technologies: Toward a theory of conjoined agency in organizations.” He shares the award with co-authors Jen Rhymer (PhD 2020) and Alex Murray... Read More
Stephanie Grant named an academic fellow at the Securities and Exchange Commission
Stephanie Grant, an associate professor of accounting at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, is this year’s academic fellow in the Office of the Chief Accountant at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) is responsible for accounting and auditing matters arising in the SEC’s... Read More
FLYING IN from Peru: Hybrid MBA student, Lauren Woodside Alegre
Hybrid MBA Social Impact Scholarship recipient The Hybrid MBA program is thrilled to announce our second recipient of the Social Impact Scholarship, Lauren Woodside Alegre. Lauren is a member of the Hybrid MBA Class of 2023, and shares with us her commitment to service, and how she finds balance of study and family while living in... Read More
Frank’s Cocoa Cart: Celebrating 2022 with free hot chocolate
As the end of 2022 approaches, Dean and Cocoa Connoisseur Frank Hodge chats with the Foster community about highlights from the year—all while serving some of Seattle’s best hot chocolate (thank you to our friends at Mocha Motion). In addition to fun conversations with Foster students, faculty, and staff, Frank gets some specific updates on:... Read More