Joshua Chinn – Gap Inc.
Perhaps the most exciting aspect of working at Gap Inc.’s headquarters was not the projects I worked on, but rather the people I met. San Francisco (and the Bay Area as a whole) is a hub of talent, culture, and people. In 7×7 square miles, there is an unending pool of personality, both from locals... Read More
Shanghai Program: Going outside your comfort zone
Guest post by Chandler Sipes, student participant in the Foster School: Shanghai Program 2016 “Life happens at the end of your comfort zone.” –Neale Donald Walsh Growing up, I always played it safe in life. I consistently took on the role as “mom”; I cleaned up after everyone, followed the rules down to the periods... Read More
The TMMBA ROI: Career changes & increased confidence
When considering an MBA program, it is important to consider your return on investment (ROI) since you will be investing a significant amount of time and money. Part 4 of our TMMBA ROI Blog Series focuses additional career choice and increased confidence the panelists gained through the TMMBA Program. Want to learn more about the ROI beyond this... Read More
Foster Spotlight: Josh Anderson
Meet Josh! Born and raised in Las Vegas, Josh Anderson is what we affectionately refer to as a “Double Dawg,” having attended UW for both undergraduate and graduate school. Before Foster, he worked in quality assurance as a test engineer for Emulex Corporation and Fluke Corporation. Josh is the 2016-17 Foster MBAA president, and when... Read More
Academy of Management honors Tom Lee for lifetime achievement
Thomas W. Lee, the Hughes M. Blake Professor of Management at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, has received the Academy of Management’s (AOM) 2016 Award for Distinguished Service. This lifetime career achievement award recognizes significant, long-term contributions to the field of management in one (or more) of three areas: enhancing a field... Read More
Evening MBA Program Staff Spotlight: Jenny Forbes
Ever wonder how Foster does it all? Dedicated staff members are committed to this prestigious program and its students’ success, working hard behind the scenes to ensure an exceptional experience for every applicant. Meet Jenny Forbes, Foster MBA Admissions Program Coordinator. What brought you to Foster? What are your responsibilities as a member of Foster’s... Read More
Ethnic brand imagery activates stereotypes—in liberals
Cleveland Indians. Atlanta Braves. Washington “Football Team.” The names and mascots of these longstanding professional sports franchises are considered politically incorrect at best and, at worst, damaging examples of institutional racism against the Native American peoples whose heritage they appropriate. But are they actually doing harm? A new study from the University of Washington Foster School... Read More
The TMMBA ROI: The knowledge
When considering an MBA program, it is important to consider your return on investment (ROI) since you will be investing a significant amount of time and money. Read Part 3 of our TMMBA ROI Blog Series; in this post, our alumni panelists explain how they have been able to leverage the knowledge gained through the TMMBA... Read More
2016 Foster MBA Commencement
On Saturday, June 11, the 2016 Commencement for the Foster School of Business took place underneath characteristically cloudy and drizzly Seattle skies. But inside Meany Hall, the sun was shining brightly as over 200 Full-time MBA, Evening MBA, and PhD students were joined by faculty, staff, friends, and family to celebrate the successful completion of... Read More
Oliver Rutz wins O’Dell Award for influential research in search engine marketing
Oliver Rutz, the Marion B. Ingersoll Professor and an associate professor of marketing at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, has received the American Marketing Association’s 2016 William F. O’Dell Award. The O’Dell Award annually recognizes one article in the Journal of Marketing Research that has demonstrated a significant, long-term contribution to marketing... Read More