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Student Association Year-In-Review

The snow has finally melted, classes are winding down and a new, very impressive team from the class of 2004 is now leading the Student Association. As the outgoing co-presidents, we would like to provide a sense of what was accomplished during our year in the Student Association. In doing this, we would like to… Continue reading Student Association Year-In-Review

Latino-American Student Organization Hosts First Alumni Dinner

The Latino-American Student Organization (LASO) hosted its first alumni dinner at the Harvard Club of New York City on Friday, April 4. Nearly 50 HBS alumni, current students and guests crowed into the Harvard Club’s Mahogany Room to celebrate LASO’s evolution as an organization. Founded in 2001, LASO is a growing organization for American Latino… Continue reading Latino-American Student Organization Hosts First Alumni Dinner

HBS at the Frontier:

The avalanche of corporate scandals in the last two years have shown only too clearly the dire need for ethical leadership in corporate America. Many of the executives involved in these scandals are products of top business schools, leading people to question the role of business schools in cultivating ethical leadership in their graduates. The… Continue reading HBS at the Frontier:

HBS Soccer Wins First – and Second Place – at Austin Winter Classic

Twenty-four teams traveled to Austin, TX last week intent on winning soccer’s prestigious Austin Winter Classic. One school came home with the both the championship and runner-up trophy: Harvard Business School. In what is likely a first (at least in recent memory), both the current HBS soccer club team AND the HBS alumni soccer team… Continue reading HBS Soccer Wins First – and Second Place – at Austin Winter Classic

Book Review: Never Eat Alone

Networking, the thing no one wants to talk about but everyone realizes they need to be doing. Despite our reluctance to openly discuss networking, the value of developing professional and personal relationships is well understood at HBS. In fact, I am certain a large percentage of our HBS essays included references to the alumni network… Continue reading Book Review: Never Eat Alone

FT Ranks HBS #1

In its seventh annual ranking of global MBA programs, the Financial Times recently ranked HBS #1 in a tie with the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Columbia Business School, Standford University GSB, and the London Business School rounded out the top five, respectively. The FT rankings were based on 20 criteria, with particular… Continue reading FT Ranks HBS #1

Partner: Listed?

As we all know, right next to your classcard picture (mine is terrible) is that insidious little word: Partner. After that is a space for input which defaults to “None Listed”. Now, this little space, depending on where you are in your life, can seem a lot bigger than it actually is. Let’s be honest…the… Continue reading Partner: Listed?

Career Perspectives: Tamara on Endless Possibilities

Before arriving at HBS, current students and alumni told me that “the possibilities [at HBS] were endless”. I listened but did not believe the power of those words until this summer… Last year, I made a decision: I would not interview. In fact, my HBS essays focused on my desire to eventually create my own… Continue reading Career Perspectives: Tamara on Endless Possibilities

Elections In Your Section:

Democracy is the fairest and most effective, even if the most time-consuming, decision-making process that is available to us. The twin pillars on which democracy is based are knowledge of the alternatives and freedom of expression. Having a knowledge of the alternatives allows you to decide on the best option available and freedom of expression… Continue reading Elections In Your Section:

Latino-American Student Organization Hosts Alumni Dinner

The Latino Student Organization (LASO) at Harvard Business School hosted its second alumni dinner at the Harvard Club of New York City on Friday, April 2nd. Nearly 80 HBS alumni, current students, and guests filled the Harvard. Also present were members of the New American Alliance, a preeminent Latino business association, who were key in… Continue reading Latino-American Student Organization Hosts Alumni Dinner

Admit Announces HBS Admission to College

(Manhattan) Though the ink is barely dry on his admission letter from Brit Dewey, Class of 2006 admit Peter Derosa has already sent in an announcement to the “Class Notes” section of The Pennsylvania Gazette, his college alumni magazine. “I wanted to make sure it got in right away,” Derosa said as he decorated his… Continue reading Admit Announces HBS Admission to College

We Can Be Heroes: How These Illustrious HBS Alums Would Change History

By Vaibhav Singh, HBS Class of 2017 David Bowie, rock star, poet, actor and icon, died on January 10th 2016. He recorded one of his most popular singles, “Heroes” back in 1977, celebrating two lovers who meet at the Berlin Wall, trying to find a way to be together. The wall stood there for another… Continue reading We Can Be Heroes: How These Illustrious HBS Alums Would Change History

Longevity 101: Harvard Business School’s Oldest Alumnus Shares Secrets of Success

F. Gorham Brigham, Jr. (Harvard College 1937, HBS 1939), retired Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending, Citizens Bank of Massachusetts, turned 101 on January 14th, adding another milestone to his distinction as HBS’ oldest alumnus.  Following graduation from HBS, Mr. Brigham began his career at Price Waterhouse before being called to active military duty, and… Continue reading Longevity 101: Harvard Business School’s Oldest Alumnus Shares Secrets of Success

Leveling the Playing Field: Lower the Cost of Pursuing an MBA

With acceptance rates at top MBA programs ranging from 7% to 20% and recent studies showing that over 50% of MBA applicants use an MBA consultant, the cost for competing begins early in the MBA pursuit process and has steepened dramatically. This advice comes at a steep price, though: the average hourly rate for admissions… Continue reading Leveling the Playing Field: Lower the Cost of Pursuing an MBA

Alumni Career Advice & Perspectives: Asha Haji, EF Education First

The Harbus Chief Operating Officer, Natasha Larsen, spoke with HBS aluma, Asha Haji, about EF Education First, how it fits into the social enterprise world, and advice to those interested in the space. The Harbus: Tell us about your industry Asha Haji: For starters, I wouldn’t call social enterprise an industry; rather it’s a space… Continue reading Alumni Career Advice & Perspectives: Asha Haji, EF Education First

Alumni Career Advice & Perspectives: Katy George, Director at McKinsey

The Harbus Chief Operating Officer, Natasha Larsen, spoke with HBS PhD aluma, Katy George, about her path to McKinsey, experiences there, and advice to would-be consultants. The Harbus: What was your path from HBS to your current position? KG: I came to Harvard to do a Ph.D. in Business Economics and fell in love with the Technology… Continue reading Alumni Career Advice & Perspectives: Katy George, Director at McKinsey

Alumni Fashion & Apparel Recruiting Advice with ‘Adore Me’ Founder & CEO

The Harbus had the opportunity to sit down with HBS Alum Morgan Hermand-Waiche (MBA ‘10), Founder & CEO of apparel company Adore Me, and asked him to share his thoughts on the fashion industry, how he differentiates himself from competitors, and what he looks for in a successful applicant during his own recruitment process. Megan… Continue reading Alumni Fashion & Apparel Recruiting Advice with ‘Adore Me’ Founder & CEO

Starwood CEO Frits van Paasschen Worth his Weight in “Gold”

Spangler Auditorium filled quickly last Wednesday with students eager to hear Starwood Hotels & Resorts CEO Frits van Paasschen talk about “The Age of Great Change,” hosted by the Hospitality & Travel Industry Club. Prior to his role at Starwood, van Paasschen held several executive positions across various functions at national brand-led corporations like Nike… Continue reading Starwood CEO Frits van Paasschen Worth his Weight in “Gold”

Launching and Scaling a Successful Social Venture: Gerald Chertavian, Founder and CEO, Year Up (MBA ’92)

“The untold story of how to create, launch and scale a social venture”- this is how Professor Allen Grossman framed the November discussion with Gerald Chertavian, MBA class of 1992 and Founder of award-winning nonprofit Year Up. Chertavian, who’s organization seeks to close the opportunity divide by equipping urban youth with skills, experience and empowering… Continue reading Launching and Scaling a Successful Social Venture: Gerald Chertavian, Founder and CEO, Year Up (MBA ’92)

HBS Alum Discusses Transition from Finance to TV

Many aspire to work in creative industries, few muster the courage to do so. Lily-Hayes Kaufman (HBS ’09) did just that. A finance professional before HBS, Kaufman now works on the NBC TV show SMASH. She spoke with The Harbus about her post-MBA transition into the world of film and television.cartier santos 100 replica What… Continue reading HBS Alum Discusses Transition from Finance to TV

Alumni Interview: Alan Horn, Chairman of Walt Disney Studios

In the latest installment in our Alumni Interview Series, The Harbus spoke with Alan Horn ’72, who joined Walt Disney Studios as Chairman earlier this year. Horn previously served as President & COO of Warner Bros. Entertainment, where he worked on the eight-film Harry Potter series, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Departed, Million Dollar… Continue reading Alumni Interview: Alan Horn, Chairman of Walt Disney Studios

Plugged In: Jeremy Andrus Keeps the World Listening

When Jeremy Andrus (MBA 2002) joined headphone-maker Skullcandy in 2005, the company had more board members than employees. At the time, the team consisted of founder Rick Alden, a trio of graphic designers, and a customer service rep-turned-shipping guru. Before officially signing on—and perhaps as one final measure of due diligence—Andrus met this group for… Continue reading Plugged In: Jeremy Andrus Keeps the World Listening

$35M Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center to Replace Kresge Hall

Flanked by an all-star cast of political leaders, HBS Dean Nitin Nohria and Harvard University President Drew Faust announced a $40 million gift to Harvard Business School from Dr. James Si-Cheng Chao and Family Foundation. Of the $40 million, $35 million is devoted to the construction of the Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center, a new… Continue reading $35M Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center to Replace Kresge Hall

ThredUp’s HBS Founders Master the Art of the Pivot

Tomasz Tunguz from Redpoint Ventures

All Silicon Valley entrepreneurs know about The Pivot, the shift a start-up makes when it changes course with its business. Few recent HBS entrepreneurs have pivoted better or more boldly than James Reinhart and Chris Homer (both MBA, 2009) with their venture-backed company ThredUp, the leading online children’s clothing exchange. Reinhart, who also received his… Continue reading ThredUp’s HBS Founders Master the Art of the Pivot

President of HBO Henry McGee (HBS ’79) Puts the Business in Show Business

Henry McGee (HBS ’79) has been President of HBO Home Entertainment, the DVD and digital program distribution division of Home Box Office, Inc., since 1995. McGee recently spoke with The Harbus about his time at HBS, his career at HBO, the future media landscape and whether or not Tony Soprano survived the final episode of… Continue reading President of HBO Henry McGee (HBS ’79) Puts the Business in Show Business

Looking back: Recollections from Some Women of the MBA Classes of 1970 and 1971

In September of 1969, the Prospectus face book of th­­e Harvard Business School class of 1971 (a hard copy precursor to the current on-line MBA Classcards) began with a welcome letter from Dean Baker proclaiming that the class was about to experience “the MBA program as a member of one of the most diverse groups… Continue reading Looking back: Recollections from Some Women of the MBA Classes of 1970 and 1971