Each February, the United States marks Black History Month with a celebration of the achievements and contributions of Black Americans both past and present. In honor of the occasion, we’re highlighting some inspiring Black members of our own community. In these stories, students, alumni, and faculty talk about confronting systemic racism, the lasting impact of a Booth MBA, what it means to be Black at Booth, and a lot more.
The insights and connections gained during Chicago Booth’s two-year MBA program reverberate throughout the career of an alumnus.
Catching Up With Janelle Jenkins, '08
While he was a student in the Weekend MBA Program, Ernest Kabuye talked to us about his journey from Uganda to Booth, his desire to be part of Africa’s economic recovery, and how he is creating more opportunities for representation at Booth.
How Representation Can Create a New Narrative
Activist and author Nova Reid spoke with Booth professor Jane Risen on how to create a more diverse, inclusive, anti-racist workplace and world.
Confronting Systemic Racism and Leading Change in Organizations
Alfa Bumhira, ’16, leveraged the Booth network to help grow his online learning management startup in Southeast Asia.
Lighting a Spark
Current students reflect on their experiences as part of the Booth community.
Black Girl Magic: What It Means to Be a Black Woman at Booth
Jasmine Ferguson is rethinking existing systems holistically to increase economic opportunities and work toward equity in education.
Rethinking the Education SystemChicago Booth has a steadfast commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive world and leading change within our own community. Learn more about our resources and opportunities for underrepresented students of color.
This fall, Chicago Booth welcomes 12 new Neubauer Civic Scholars to the growing Civics Scholar Program. These rising leaders are students dedicated to careers in social impact. Learn more about the Civic Scholars Program and our new cohort of Neubauer Civic Scholars.
Meet The New Neubauer Civic Scholars
Three Chicago Booth Scholars talk about why they chose Booth—and what motivated them to pursue a deferred MBA.
Why Do Deferred MBA Admission?
At Chicago Booth, the Kilts Center for Marketing helps facilitate experiential-learning opportunities for students via highly collaborative marketing lab courses. These courses give students space to apply what they learn in the classroom and put it toward real-world projects for sponsor-clients.
Chicago Booth FAQ: Marketing Lab Courses