A Servicewoman Brings Battlefield Courage to the Business World

As a former U.S. Army Police Team Leader, Kathe Pratt learned to handle a life-threatening crisis. As acting squad leader, she took charge and led her team through harrowing circumstances such as the day a SVBIED hit her SUV convoy in Iraq. Kathe credits her take-charge attitude to her New Hampshire youth, where long, harsh […]

The Business of Bridge-Building: Reflections on the Value of Connecting with Others

A few months ago, I had the opportunity to participate in the 40th annual Atlantik-Brücke Young Leaders Conference. Founded in 1952, the Atlantik-Brücke (or, “Atlantic Bridge” in English), a non-profit and non-partisan organization, has a primary goal of deepening cooperation among Germany, Europe and America on all levels. The Young Leaders Conference I attended is just one […]

Is it Too Late to Apply for an MBA Program?

As a 2018 graduate, I’m anticipating my first post-MBA position at Smith & Nephew in Memphis, TN. But even with the excitement of commencement just ahead, I can easily remember how nerve-wracking the application process was. Not just finding the right recommendation letters and editing my essays, but had I submitted my application early enough?To […]

Can an MBA Add Value to Your Life and the Lives of Others?

Many candidates seek an MBA to boost their salary or energize their career, but those aren’t the only positives. For me, the International MBA from the Darla Moore School is how I connected with the German financial services company, Allianz, and now enjoy living overseas in Germany with my family.If you’ve never worked overseas, you […]

Life in Columbia

Two years ago, I moved to Charlotte after accepting a job at Bank of America. I might never have discovered this amazing city if I hadn’t chosen to pursue my MBA at the Darla Moore School of Business in Columbia, SC. Both the Moore School and Charlotte have turned out to be perfect homes for […]