MBA News
A collection of news items from MBA programs and about the business school admissions process.
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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Published: March 12, 2026
You’re Invited: MBA Decision Day Watch Party on March 25th!
You are cordially invited to the most exciting MBA event of the year: The Clear Admit MBA Decision Day Watch Party! As Round 2 decisions roll in, we’ll be chatting with admissions representatives and reporting live news from MBA applicants, as shared in MBA LiveWire. When: March 25, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time Where: YouTube Here is what we are tracking for March 25th: Hosts Graham Richmond and Mike Tarantino will welcome guests from Johns Hopkins Carey, Northwestern Kellogg, Columbia Business School, Berkeley Haas, and Duke
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Duke Fuqua Names New Dean: Mary Frances Luce
On April 1, Mary Frances Luce will begin her term as dean of Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. Mary Frances Luce, Dean Luce’s story with Duke begins with having earned her PhD in business administration there in 1994 — making her the first Duke graduate to be appointed dean. She joined the Duke faculty in 2004, most recently teach as the Robert A. Ingram Professor of Business Administration. Luce served six years as Fuqua’s associate dean and senior associate dean of the faculty before becoming the interim dean in August of 2024. “I am delighted that Mary Frances
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CBS MBA Deferred Enrollment: Key Takeaways from Columbia’s Admissions Team
When Clear Admit recently hosted a webinar on deferred MBA admissions, Nicole Newham, Associate Director of Admissions from Columbia Business School, offered a candid and reassuring look at why college seniors and master’s students should seriously consider applying through the deferred pathway. Drawing on her experience with Columbia’s program, she addressed both common misconceptions and practical strategies for putting together a compelling application. Nicole Newham, Associate Director of Admissions, CBS Below are key insights and direct quotes from Nicole about the deferred MBA at CBS. “There’s Not a Lot
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Published: February 26, 2026
Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in March 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. Rounds 3 & 4 deadlines for many schools are fast approaching, and with that, in-person event opportunities are increasing for prospective students. Read on for what to expect in March. Why attend MBA events? More than just another step in the process you want to check off your list, this is where
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Published: February 19, 2026
Measuring the ROI of an MBA: A Tuck Perspective
Sponsored Content When prospective MBA students think about return on investment, the conversation often begins—and ends—with salary statistics. But at Dartmouth Tuck, ROI is viewed through a broader, longer-term lens: one that includes leadership growth, analytical rigor, community strength, and the sustained career momentum that follows. Lawrence Mur’ray, Executive Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Lawrence Mur’ray, Executive Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Tuck, discusses how leadership development, personalized career guidance, and a deeply engaged alumni network contribute to long-term career growth and ROI—well beyond starting salary. In the interview below,
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Published: February 19, 2026
Building Climate Leaders with Business Acumen: Inside Georgetown McDonough’s ESM
Sponsored Content As climate risk, sustainable finance, and corporate accountability move from the margins to the core of business strategy, students are increasingly looking for graduate programs that blend environmental expertise with rigorous business training. At Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, the MS in Environment and Sustainability Management (ESM) is designed to do exactly that—preparing students to lead at the intersection of business performance and environmental impact. Emily Kane, Director of Career Services, ESM program Guiding students on that journey is
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Published: February 16, 2026
LBS MBA Class of 2025 Employment Report
London Business School (LBS) has released its MBA Class of 2025 employment report. Ninety-eight percent of the 488 members of the graduating class reported their employment outcomes, providing a near-complete picture of the success LBS MBA graduates found globally. Within three months of graduation, 88 percent had received an offer of employment, and 86 percent had accepted an offer. Twenty-one graduates reported starting a new business or other self-employment. “Our unwavering commitment to each student’s career journey is reflected in our high reporting rate
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Published: February 15, 2026
The Financial Times 2026 Global MBA Ranking: MIT Sloan Surges to the Top
The Financial Times (FT) rolled out their Global MBA ranking for 2026 and we review where their top 100 programs landed. To start, here is a quick look at the top 10 of The Financial Times 2026 Global MBA rankings (2025 positions are in parentheses): Ranking School 1 MIT Sloan School of Management (6) 2 INSEAD (4 tie) 3 The Wharton School (1) 4 (tie) Iese Business School (3) 4 (tie) London Business School (7) 6 HEC Paris (9) 7 Esade Business School
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Published: February 3, 2026
Georgetown McDonough Announces New Curriculum: AI, Ethics, Career Readiness
AI and digital literacy, ethics, and career readiness are at the heart of the new MBA curriculum announced by Georgetown McDonough. Full-time and part-time MBA students starting in fall 2026 can also expect expanded opportunities for personalization across core and elective courses. “Georgetown’s MBA programs are distinguished by a global management curriculum, immersive real-world learning experiences, and a human-centered approach to leadership development. Our new curriculum highlights our strengths while addressing the needs of a changing business environment, ensuring our students can meet the future of work head-on while tailoring their MBA experience to specific career goals,”
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