MBA News
A collection of news items from MBA programs and about the business school admissions process.
More Than a Credential: How the MBA Builds the Consultants at Bain, BCG, and Accenture
Strategy consulting remains one of the most popular post-MBA destinations, and the alumni now working at Accenture, Bain & Company, and BCG offer some of the clearest testimony for why. Their stories share a common arc: a desire to move from execution to strategy, a structured environment to build the skills that move, and a network that opens doors execution alone never could. Below, ten recent graduates explain, in their own words from our Real Humans: Alumni series, what the MBA gave them on the way to
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UVA Darden Appoints New Dean, First Woman to Fill the Role
The University of Virginia Darden School of Business has named Yael Grushka-Cockayne as its next dean, marking a historic milestone for the school. Yael Grushka-Cockayne, the next dean of UVA Darden Grushka-Cockayne, a longtime professor and current vice dean at Darden, will become the school’s 10th dean and the first woman permanently appointed to the role in its 70-year history. She will assume the position on August 1, succeeding Scott Beardsley, who stepped down from the deanship earlier this year to serve as president of the University of Virginia. “Yael is exactly the kind
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USC Marshall Dean Geoffrey Garrett to Assume New Role
The USC Marshall School of Business will see a leadership transition this summer, as Dean Geoffrey Garrett prepares to step into a new university-wide role focused on global strategy and engagement. Garrett has agreed to serve as Special Advisor to the President for Global Strategy and Engagement at the University of Southern California, effective August 1. In order to dedicate his full attention to this position, he will step down as dean of Marshall after six years of leadership. In his new role, Garrett will work closely with university leadership to deepen USC’s relationships with business
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What’s the MBA Really Worth? Alumni from Goldman, JPMorgan, Carlyle, and More Weigh In
Is an MBA worth the time, the cost, the commitment? Rather than answer with statistics, the voices of those who’ve lived it may provide the most convincing case of all. Many graduates featured in our Real Humans: Alumni series joined the financial services industry and we take a close look at their accounts to assess the value of the MBA. Across industries and institutions, recent business school graduates who joined some of the world’s most prestigious firms offer a remarkably consistent answer: Yes, the MBA
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Emory Goizueta Names Saby Mitra as Next Dean
Starting August 1st this year, Saby Mitra will begin his role as the next John H. Harland Dean of Goizueta Business School at Emory University. Mitra succeeds Dean Gareth James, who held the deanship for four years and will be taking over as dean of UCLA Anderson in July. Saby Mitra, the next dean of Emory Goizueta With a background in information systems and technology management, Mitra has held roles in leadership, teaching, and research. He’s an expert in business analytics, information security management, online consumer search, IT governance and
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UNC Kenan-Flagler Doubles Space for Teaching & Student Life with New Building
UNC Kenan-Flagler has ushered in a new era with the opening of Steven D. Bell Hall, a state-of-the-art academic facility designed to support the school’s continued growth and enhance the student experience. The building, which welcomed its first classes in Spring 2026, doubles the school’s space for teaching, student life, and community engagement for undergraduate business, Master of Accounting, Master of Science in Management, full-time MBA, Evening Executive MBA, and PhD candidates. The new building, which is approximately 156,000 square feet, is named in honor of alumnus Steven D.
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Event Recap: How Top Business Schools Evaluate and Select Candidates
We go right to the source in Clear Admit events, as MBA admissions representatives participate in exclusive roundtable sessions and breakout panels about the application process. Just last month, 20 top MBA programs1 shared their evaluation philosophies, application mechanics, and advice for prospective students in our MBA Application Overview Webinar Series. Across the four sessions, trends emerged regarding how business schools evaluate and select candidates. We synthesized the insights from the admissions representatives to share the top trends and help you frame your candidacy for the upcoming admissions season. Key Trends from Clear
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Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in June 2026
An essential part of the process when you apply for an MBA is events. On or off campus, formal or informal, in-person MBA admission events are opportunities for applicants to connect with current students and alumni, sit in on classes, meet the admissions team, and take campus tours. Most final round deadlines have passed for fall 2026 intake, and in anticipation of admits making decisions on where to go and future applicants taking time during the summer season to check out potential schools, in-person event opportunities are increasing for prospective students. See below for what’s happening in June. Why attend
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Rice Business Dean Departs for Wake Forest Presidency
After roughly ten years of service to Rice University, as dean of the Jones Graduate School of Business and the Virani Undergraduate School of Business, Peter Rodriguez is set to take on a new role, becoming 15th president of Wake Forest University as of July 1st. Rice Dean Peter Rodriguez. Photo courtesy of Rice. The news of this change came with high praise for the near decade-long leader: “Peter Rodriguez has been a transformative leader for Rice Business and our university,” Rice President Reginald DesRoches said. “Under his ambitious, steady guidance, the school significantly expanded its
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Johns Hopkins Carey Receives $50M Gift
The W.P. Carey Foundation made another generous donation–$50 million–to the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School this month, continuing its nearly two decades-long support of the Baltimore-based institution. Back in 2007, JHU Carey was established through the support of an initial gift of $50M from Wm. Polk Carey, founder of the W. P. Carey Foundation. The latest $50M donation brings the foundation’s cumulative support of the school to $125M. “Our goal at the W. P. Carey Foundation is to prepare generations of professionals with a calling for leadership in business and civic life,” said William P. Carey II, the foundation’s chair and grand-nephew of
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New Dean Named at Texas McCombs
Beginning July 1st, Bradley Staats will serve as dean of the University of Texas (UT) Austin McCombs School of Business. Staats is a UT alumnus with nearly 30 years of industry and academic leadership experience. He was selected after a national search that began last fall. Bradley Staats, incoming dean of the McCombs School of Business. Credit: UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Professional History Staats will be joining McCombs from his current role as the Ellison Distinguished Professor of Operations and senior associate dean for strategy and academics at the UNC Kenan-Flagler. There, Staats oversees academic strategy and
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AI Woven into New MBA Curriculum at IESE
MBA students matriculating at IESE Business School in September 2026 will engage in a new curriculum, centered around AI. In response to a changing business landscape, IESE seeks to prepare its students for the impact AI has had and will continue to have on business leadership, the nature of work, decision-making and more. “We made a deliberate choice not to bolt AI onto a couple of electives and call it a transformation,” said Marc Badia, Deputy Dean of IESE Business School. “AI now runs through every first-year course, because in two years our graduates will
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Berkeley Haas MBA Students Ride the AI Wave
AI is booming and Berkeley Haas students are flocking to–and spearheading–numerous related opportunities in the MBA program. In a roundup of the latest AI action on the California campus, Kim Girard, News Director & Media Relations at Haas, cited how hundreds of students are upping their AI skills to prepare for the future workplace and economy. Student Efforts & Industry Input More than 100 students attended the school’s first vibe coding workshop last year, a joint effort of the student-run Haas AI Club with the Haas Product Management Club, the Haas Technology Club, and
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Published: April 29, 2026
In-Person MBA Events You Don’t Want to Miss!
Don’t miss these MBA events! On or off campus, formal or informal, in-person MBA admission events are opportunities for applicants to connect with current students and alumni, sit in on classes, meet the admissions team, and take campus tours. Most schools are wrapping up their semesters this month, and final round deadlines for fall 2026 intake are quickly passing by. Below are the events on deck for May. Join Clear Admit & MBA Programs at Our Fair Clear Admit MBA Fair 2026 – May 11th, Atlanta, GA Join over two dozen leading MBA programs at this free
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Published: April 29, 2026
Berkeley Haas Names New Assistant Deans in MBA Admissions & Programs
The UC Berkeley Haas School of Business has announced two key leadership appointments aimed at strengthening its MBA admissions and program experience. Sabah Khan has been appointed assistant dean of MBA Admissions and Enrollment Management, while Julia Hwang will serve as assistant dean of MBA Programs, with both roles taking effect this spring. The appointments underscore Haas’s continued focus on enhancing the student experience and attracting candidates aligned with the school’s leadership principles. Haas Dean Jenny Chatman comments that both leaders embody the school’s unique culture, saying,
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Published: April 29, 2026
New Executive Director of MBA Programs Appointed at Carnegie Mellon Tepper
Carnegie Mellon’s Tepper School of Business has named Meg Lukus as Executive Director of MBA Programs. In her new role, Lukus will lead the strategic, operational, and student-facing aspects of the MBA portfolio. In addition to overseeing program delivery, student services, and curriculum implementation, she will partner with faculty and leadership to drive admissions, career outcomes, and market positioning. Lukus also declared a focus on enhancing the overall student experience and strengthening connections across the Tepper community. Carnegie Mellon University
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Published: April 27, 2026
Real Humans of CarbonFarm: Aparna Raturi, HEC Paris MBA ’23, Chief of Staff
Although Aparna Raturi had found great success in some of the largest law firms in India, she found herself tired of her advisory role and desired a more operational and strategic role. In this installment of our Real Humans: Alumni series, we learn about Raturi’s journey from the HEC Paris MBA program to the hands-on experience in climate tech she was looking for. Aparna Raturi, HEC Paris MBA ’23, Chief of Staff at CarbonFarm Age: 34 Hometown: India
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Published: April 23, 2026
Fridays from the Frontline: LBS MBA Beijing Global Experience
In this Fridays from the Frontline, Regina Vargas Elias Calles, London Business School MBA ’26, shares her eye-opening Global Experience to Beijing. Read on for what the trip taught her about sustainability, the economic system in China, and more. Beijing Global Experience – Business, Sustainability, and Innovation at Scale By Regina Vargas Elias Calles, LBS MBA ’26 When I signed up for London Business School’s Global Experience course in Beijing, I expected a week of company visits and lectures. What I didn’t expect was how quickly those experiences would reshape the way I think about
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U.S. News 2026 Best Business Schools: Stanford Claims Top Spot
The U.S. News Best Graduate Programs Rankings rolled out today, and the 2026 Best Business School list is live. While The Wharton School and Stanford GSB have previously tied for top, with Wharton claiming #1 last year, the crown goes to Stanford alone for 2026. Wharton takes second place in the ranking this year. Chicago Booth moved up to third place while Northwestern Kellogg tied for fourth along with Harvard Business School. Clear Admit
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Visa & Immigration Insights for International MBA Students
As part of Clear Admit’s recent webinar on the global advantage of a U.S. MBA, visa and immigration expert Travis Feuerbacher, a former consular officer and current immigration attorney, offered a candid, practical look at navigating the student visa process. His message: while the process requires preparation, it is both manageable and highly achievable. The Big Picture: The System Is Stable and You Can Succeed Travis Feuerbacher Feuerbacher emphasized that despite frequent headlines about immigration policy changes, the core criteria used by visa officers
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MIT Sloan Deferred Enrollment MBA: Key Takeaways from Sloan’s Admissions Team
In a recent Clear Admit webinar on deferred MBA admissions, Katherine Farrar, associate director of admissions at the MIT Sloan School of Management, offered practical insights into how candidates should approach early admission, and what makes MIT Sloan’s deferred pathway distinctive. Rethinking the MIT Sloan Profile Katherine Farrar, Associate Director, Admissions, MIT Sloan Farrar began by addressing a common misconception about MIT Sloan: that it primarily seeks candidates with technical or engineering backgrounds. In reality,
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Cornell Johnson Deferred Enrollment MBA: Key Takeaways from Cornell’s Admissions Team
Clear Admit recently hosted a webinar exploring deferred MBA admissions, and Cornell SC Johnson College of Business offered a particularly clear and practical perspective through Director of Admissions and Scholarship Chelsea Hann. Her insights highlight both the strategic advantages of applying early and the intentionality required to stand out in the process. Why Consider Deferred Admission? Chelsea Hann, Director of Admissions and Scholarship Hann emphasized that timing is one of the biggest advantages of deferred MBA programs.
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Published: March 30, 2026
Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in April 2026
An essential part of the process when you apply for an MBA is events. On or off campus, formal or informal, in-person MBA admission events are opportunities for applicants to connect with current students and alumni, sit in on classes, meet the admissions team, and take campus tours. Most schools are in their final round for fall 2026 intake, and in anticipation of admits making decisions on where to go, in-person event opportunities are increasing for prospective students. See below for what’s happening in April. Why attend MBA events? More than just
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Published: March 26, 2026
Podcast: Inside Georgetown’s MS-ESM–Preparing the Next Generation of Sustainability Leaders
Sponsored Content At the intersection of business, science, and sustainability, the Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Management (ESM) at Georgetown McDonough offers the kind of leadership development the world needs. As companies and governments grapple with climate change, resource management, and the transition to more sustainable business models, there’s growing demand for professionals who understand both environmental science and how organizations actually operate. In this special edition of the Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast, host Graham Richmond welcomes MS-ESM Program Director Kerrie Carfagno and recent MS-ESM alumna Cecilia Rios to explore what the
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Published: March 17, 2026
UVA Darden Appoints Sr. Assistant Dean of Admissions
Beginning May 4th, 2026, Willie Green will begin to serve as Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions at UVA Darden, setting admissions strategy across their MBA, Master of Science in business analytics (MSBA) and Ph.D. degree programs in both Charlottesville and the Washington, D.C., metro area. Willie Green, Sr. Director of Admissions, UVA Darden “Throughout my career, I’ve been motivated by helping individuals from all walks of life access opportunities for lifelong learning and meaningful pivots,” said Green. “Business education should be transformational, not transactional. Darden stands apart because it prepares leaders to harness innovation while remaining grounded in
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