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A New Case at Harvard Business School Highlights the Real-World Issues for Latinx Considering an MBA
  • 10 Dec 2020

A New Case at Harvard Business School Highlights the Real-World Issues for Latinx Considering an MBA

Shona Simkin Author
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Harvard Business School (HBS) case protagonist Esperanza Perez jogs along the River Walk in San Antonio, Texas, weighing the pros and cons of an MBA. Questions and fears swarm in her mind—concerns of alienating family members who don’t understand the value of a business degree, of being able to support her family and community, of leaving a lucrative job, and of not fitting in. [...]
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Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month at HBS
  • 15 Oct 2020

Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month at HBS

Latino Student Organization (LASO) Author MBA Students
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As we celebrate Latinx Heritage Month (LHM) and the 20th anniversary of the Latino Student Organization (LASO) at Harvard Business School (HBS), we cannot help but feel excited about what’s to come this Fall semester. 2020 has been filled with much laughter and joy as well as anxiety and uncertainty. While the global pandemic has upended our lives at HBS, it has also reinforced the strength and resiliency of the LASO familia. LASO has been challenged to rethink hosting key events and fostering community in a largely virtual world. Looking ahead, we’re excited to continue to offer our members and prospective students a wide range of events and opportunities to connect and engage with each other. [...]
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How SVMP Helped Me Take My Next Steps (2+2) and Find Myself
SVMP and 2+2 Alumna, Alexxis Isaac
  • 01 Jul 2020

How SVMP Helped Me Take My Next Steps (2+2) and Find Myself

Alexxis Isaac Author MBA Students
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We grew up with the foundation of a single mom, my grandparents, child support, and food stamps. In middle school, I transitioned to living in San Antonio with my dad who is Panamanian and who was married to my stepmom. Two more siblings came along and I found myself in a two-parent, relatively stable middle-class household. I learned a lot in my childhood, and something that I will always be grateful for was the opportunity to understand and live through a wide variety of circumstances. It built my empathy towards others and instilled in me a sense of gratitude for the small things in life. [...]
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HBS African American Student Union
  • 28 Apr 2020

HBS African American Student Union

AASU Author MBA Students
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AASU strives to be an extended family for its members from the moment they decide to attend HBS, through the transition to EC year and beyond graduation. Our current membership includes over 130 first years, second years and partners who engage in social events, cultural activities and academic and professional development workshops. [...]
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Black New Venture Competition and Black Tech Master Series Recap
  • 25 Mar 2020

Black New Venture Competition and Black Tech Master Series Recap

Admissions Staff Author MBA Admissions
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The Black New Venture Competition was an event designed to offer support to promising early-stage Black entrepreneurs with resources to develop their ventures into dynamic powerhouses. The event served as a launchpad for innovative ventures founded by Black entrepreneurs, providing exposure to capital, mentors, and advisors. The Black New Venture Competition awarded $175,000, thanks to funding from General Catalyst, Google for Startups, and Khosla Ventures – making this event the largest pitch competition for Black founders in the country. [...]
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