Surabhi Agrawal Strives to Empower Coffee Farmers through Traceability and...
As an immigrant to the United States at the age of 8, Surabhi Agrawal has been shaped by her experiences in and the differences in opportunity that exist between the U.S. and her home country of India....
View ArticleCombining Understanding of Technology and Management to Better Serve End Users
Afua Bruce’s career has been driven by a passion for engineering and technology, an appreciation for sound management skills and an understanding of the power that comes from having knowledge of both....
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Seizing Opportunity: MBA Students on How to Successfully Secure Internships
When it comes to demonstrating to employers that you’re the right candidate for the internship or job, your resume does a lot of the talking. But while educational background, professional experience...
View ArticleIngenuity for Entrepreneurship: One Consortium Alum’s Journey to Personal...
As Felipe Vasconcelos has made the jump from one industry to another, the one constant has been his entrepreneurial spirit. In college, Vasconcelos’ decision to major in information systems was driven...
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A Consortium Family Legacy
The Consortium’s legacy is one of family — and like most families, The Consortium’s continues to grow, cultivated largely by word of mouth. BJ Howell has both experienced this legacy and helped carry...
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Bridging Gaps in Education with STEM and Entrepreneurship Skill-Building...
The idea that education is extremely important was ingrained in Andria Balogh at a young age. “I grew up … with the mantra ‘school always comes first,’” she says. All of her experiences have further...
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Elevating The Consortium’s Mission: Two Alums Create Conference Focused on...
As members of The Consortium at McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, Ashley Fox and DeAndrea Staes took their roles seriously. In addition to serving in various leadership...
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A Career Inspired by Culture: Providing a Role Model for Native American Youth
Empowered by her First Nations culture and community, Kalina Newmark says that her professional aspirations have been inspired largely by her personal life and experiences. “My background and culture...
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Consortium Alums Use MBA Knowledge to Empower Others through Coaching
When it comes to professional success, landing the job is just the first step, says LaTonya Wilkins. A Consortium alum from Indiana University Kelley School of Business, Wilkins is a professional...
View ArticleTo the Volunteers Who Made OP a Success, Thank You
The Consortium’s 53rd Annual Orientation Program & Career Forum (OP) in Houston, Texas, was a great success, thanks in large part to the efforts of the 28 volunteers who contributed 158 hours of...
View ArticleWith a Positive Message, this Consortium Alum and Facebook Marketer Is Making...
In all that he does, Ace Patterson strives to deliver a consistent, supportive message: “I want to be somebody whose hand is out, who [people] can come up to,” he says. This altruistic approach to life...
View ArticleConsortium Eagle Club Members Hope to Inspire Current Students to Give Back...
For the many Eagle Club members who attended The Consortium’s 53rd Annual Orientation Program & Career Forum (OP), the event provided an opportunity to not only reminisce with old friends but to...
View ArticleFor Second Year, Cornell’s Johnson Proves that Together Everyone Truly Can...
Truly embodying the philosophy that Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM), Cornell University SC Johnson Graduate School of Management earned the designation — for the second year in a row and the...
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The Growing Field of ESG: How this Consortium Alum Believes Capitalism Can Be...
It may have taken some time, but Lorraine Spradley Wilson has found her calling, now serving in a role in which she can follow her passion and also feel good about. After graduating with a bachelor’s...
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First of Many: Paying it Forward to Advance The Consortium’s Mission
For the second year in a row, Fortive Corporation sponsored The Consortium’s 2019 First of Many Campaign to encourage incoming students to give back to the organization by paying it forward. Part of...
View ArticleHarnessing Education and Entrepreneurship to Give Back to the Community
Ali Imad Fadlallah’s passion for education is not surprising, considering he’s learned firsthand — in both good ways and bad — the power of a quality education. The son of Lebanese immigrants,...
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Verizon Empowers Consortium Students, Employees to Have Careers with Impact
More than just a cellphone or technology company, Verizon is a place where employees are valued for what they bring to the table, where they can feel confident they can have a career with impact. This...
View ArticleConsortium NYC MAPS Event Draws 300-Plus People
Consortium staff recently completed a successful MBA Application Preparation Seminar (MAPS) in New York City, which took place Aug. 27 at The Maxwell Hotel NYC. The purpose of the event was to educate...
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One Alum’s Effort to Improve Financial Results for Minority Students and...
Students of color graduating with a bachelor’s degree owe, on average, $7,400 more in student debt than their white peers, according to a 2016 Brookings Institution analysis. This gap continues to...
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The Consortium Encourages Alumni to Give Back by Adding Value for Them
As an alumna of The Consortium, Chair of the Alumni Relations Committee April Taylor understands that when it comes to giving back, not everyone has the same bandwidth. “In this day in age, when you...
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