Alumni - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Oct 2000
News

Edward D. Bullard: The Personal Touch

closed its last offices in California. Bullard has "done the chairs" at various professional organizations, he has served on the School's Alumni Association Board, and his "Greetings from the Bluegrass" opening to his Bulletin Class Notes... View Details

Keywords: Susan Young

01 Oct 1997
News

High Fives

securities firm, Carl Ferenbach entered theworld of investment banking, spending five years as the head of Merrill Lynch's mergers and acquisitions group. In 1984, he and four other HBS alumni organized what would become Berkshire... View Details

01 Feb 2002
News

It's academic. (Not!)

of 732. Once they clear the formidable hurdle of admission, some 89 students in the programs receive a level of backing and resources for field research that sets HBS apart, thanks in large measure to alumni generosity. "There's an... View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

05 Oct 2018
Blog Post

The Reflective Leader

Les Williams (MBA 2005) is the Partner and Chief Revenue Officer for Risk Cooperative. Les completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia in Mechanical Engineering. As an MBA student, Les was co-president of the Student Association and later sat on... View Details

08 Nov 2019
Blog Post

Staying Connected to the Harvard Veterans Community After HBS

during an on-campus visit before I applied, and I also connected with HBS's Armed Forces Alumni Association (AFAA) through their club web page. Through the page, I was able to speak directly with AFAA Veterans for admissions advice and... View Details

09 Oct 2019
Blog Post

Video: Thinking Secondhand First

CEO and co-founder of thredUP, James Reinhart (MBA/MPA-ID 2009) is disrupting the retail industry out of the mission to keep clothing out of landfills. Reinhart thought of his secondhand clothing business while at HBS and has since built a colossal logistics and supply... View Details

25 Jan 2019
Blog Post

Not Waiting for Progress: Diversity and Inclusion in the Film Industry

This is a repost from the Alumni Stories blog. Brickson Diamond (MBA 1999) has never been one to, as he puts it, “just sit back and wait for progress to happen.” His role as cofounder and chair of the Blackhouse Foundation is a case in... View Details

11 Dec 2017
Blog Post

3 Ways Financial Aid is Unique at HBS

resources. HBS Fellowships are calculated based on your income from the last three years, along with any assets you have. Along with need-based awards, HBS offers a few additional fellowships based on student backgrounds or interests. 2. HBS Financial Aid is View Details

12 Jun 2017
Blog Post

Doubts about Applying to HBS

development program. While at SEO, I also started a new business venture – Violet Cycles, a company that offers women a feminine hygiene alternative to traditional underwear. HBS alumni have been the driving force behind my career... View Details

24 Jan 2017
Blog Post

A Journey From HBS to Human Resources

as the Head of North American Private Equity HR and Talent Development, she uses her HBS skill sets to think strategically about their human capital. Gain insights into how her experience at HBS helped her become more efficient at talent acquisition. View Video Visit... View Details

Keywords: Consulting; Health Care; Manufacturing

28 Aug 2015
Blog Post

What is the HBS Health Care Initiative?

of panels made up of alumni who are leaders in their respective industries. The HCI offers five to six panels that span various health care sectors and health care topics. These panels are a great opportunity for interested students to... View Details

11 Jan 2021
Blog Post

Finding My Place at HBS

advisors, professors, alumni and HBS staff. Attending HBS was the best thing for me and for Trey Athletes. And for anyone else who is wondering: yes, you do belong at HBS. Take it from me. View Details

09 Feb 2017
Blog Post

Alumni: Where Are They Now? Featuring: Anddria Varnado (Clack-Rogers)

sectionmates. In my recent roles that have required strategic alternatives, my MBA experience has prepared me to view our opportunities from multiple perspectives and engage in active discussions and decisive actions to arrive at the best solution. Separately, I have... View Details

Keywords: Consumer Products / Retail

06 Oct 2015
Blog Post

Henry McGee: From HBO to HBS

Nick Nicholas, HBS ’64, he convinced me that HBO had the potential to revolutionize the industry. His vision was so compelling that I signed on and didn’t leave for 34 years when I retired and return to HBS. Starting with Nick, the network of HBS View Details

04 Mar 2025
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WesTrek 2025: Exploring the future of tech in Silicon Valley

computing, cloud computing, and robotics redefining the future. Organized by the Tech Club and launched in 1996, WesTrek has connected generations of students with alumni and industry leaders across the Bay Area. WesTrek 2025 raised the... View Details

Keywords: Technology

16 Jun 2015
Blog Post

Military Alumna Reflects on Time at HBS

It was December 5, 2005. I had been back from Iraq’s Al Anbar Province a little over two months when I first visited HBS. ROTC wasn’t back on campus yet. I was not really sure how I would be received. A fellow Marine Officer and other members of the HBS Armed Forces... View Details

23 Nov 2020
Blog Post

We Rise

But change cannot wait, says Barna, just one of many alumni and academics in the entrepreneurship and investing sectors who advocate steps toward inclusivity like the ideas offered here. “Innovation through startups is shaping the future... View Details

29 Sep 2021
Blog Post

Latinx Women in the Spotlight: Marimar Pérez-Riera (MBA 1994)

and even other neighbor titleholders who mistakenly use their board posts. The feeling of reward from doing what is right is unmeasurable. HBS gave me that license to do what I feel is right (including taking time to raise my two sons!). How did you get involved with... View Details

29 Oct 2019
Blog Post

Merging the Worlds of Finance, Investing, and Environmental Impact

Established in 2010, the HBS Business & Environment Initiative (BEI) works to deepen understanding of the environmental challenges facing business leaders and inspire new ideas and practical, effective solutions. BEI has established a network of 5,000 View Details

08 Feb 2018
Blog Post

WesTrek: A Recap of the Largest Professional Trek at Harvard Business School

opportunity, and allowed me to expand my perspectives on how to run smaller companies in comparison to some of the larger ones. Along the way, I was also able to meet so many interesting alumni who were incredibly excited to speak to us... View Details