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This Pride Month we want to highlight the importance of our vibrant and inclusive student club that celebrates and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community, PRIDE. PRIDE is a safe space where our students and their partners can express themselves freely, be their authentic selves and create friendships that last long after they have graduated. Together they work to build community, foster professional development, and encourage advocacy for LGBTQ+ representation at our school and in business. [...]
How many cases do MBA students read over their two years at Harvard Business School (HBS)? 500. Ranging in topics from finance to entertainment to sustainability, cases share the story of a business leader (the case protagonist) making a key decision in a difficult situation. In the classroom, students discuss and debate potential solutions with fellow classmates, bringing their personal, cultural, and professional backgrounds to bear. While all cases help broaden the perspectives of future leaders, students find some to be more meaningful than others. We asked members of the MBA Class of 2023 about a case they read that made an impact on them, how the lessons will help them become leaders who make a difference, and more. [...]
Cassidy Wald (MBA 2023) has been named the recipient of the School’s Dean’s Award. This award celebrates the extraordinary achievements of a graduating student who, during their time in their program, has made a positive impact on Harvard, Harvard Business School, and/or broader communities through exceptional acts of leadership. Nominations come from across the HBS community. [...]
When asked about what Commencement means to him, Acevedo is uncharacteristically at a loss for words. “I cannot put into words the emotions I’ll feel during that week and especially the day I get that diploma,” he says after a moment. “I can already see my dad and mom in the audience. There’s an understanding when we look at each other, an accounting, for all the years—the struggle and pain of so many things they had to go through. They had so much loss, so many missed opportunities from giving up an entire life in El Salvador—not being able to spend time with loved ones, coming here and building a life and hoping that someday it would be worth it. [...]
Living on campus means that every day I encounter someone I know. This translates to having someone to turn to on tough days, to share good news with, or to help when illness strikes. But the support network at HBS is much more than that. It means that when you or your child is struggling, someone is there to offer kind words, a hug, or advice. When you achieve something fantastic, someone is there to cheer you on and celebrate with you. When you or a loved one is sick, someone is there to bring dinner or medication. The way parents support each other in this community is nothing short of amazing. [...]
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The views and opinions expressed in the MBA Voices blog are those of the authors.
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