by Emily Thiem If you have ever taken a driving tour of Pittsburgh, it is hard to miss the Phipps Conservatory. By day or night, this striking building in Schenley Park will …
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Reflecting on My Time as an MBA-SBP Student
by Caroline Baselj As graduation approached, I found myself looking back on my time in the MBA-SBP program quite frequently. More specifically, thinking about the person I was before this program and …

“A Haven for Self-Improvement”: The MBA-SBP Career Practicum
by Jacob Hebda Our cohort of nineteen has become understandably close over the past year. The small class size and uniform schedule have fostered a strong sense of community. With that being …
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My Experience as an SBDC Graduate Assistant
by Cara Mia Manzella Excitement, nervousness, and anticipation …. these were all feelings I experienced learning I had received the opportunity to be a Duquesne University graduate assistant. Although I am always …

A User’s Guide to Behavioral Interviewing
by Gina Fleitman Back in the 1970s when American Express was the #1 name in credit cards, they coined the tagline “Don’t leave home without it.” That sentiment applies equally well to …

A New Outlook on the Future of Sustainability
by Alec Watts The word “Sustainability” has been widely spoken about over the past decade or so. People are learning about their impacts and how to mitigate them so we can sustain. …

Ceres: Making the Business Case for Sustainability to Influential Business Leaders
by Sven Lynch I had the privilege to virtually attend the three-day Ceres 2021 conference this spring. Ceres is a non-profit organization focused on transforming the economy to build a just and …
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Life in Pittsburgh
by Brendan Cain I enrolled in the Duquesne MBA-SBP program because I loved the school and faculty and wanted to spend a year in Pittsburgh. I am from Elkins, West Virginia and …

Pursuing an MBA in the Midst of a Pandemic
by Sven Lynch When you prepare to start a graduate program, you go into it with a set of expectations. These can range from the kinds of courses you will be taking …

Networking with Alumni
by Lauryn Fetkovich Through our cohort’s “Net Impact” organization, students were able to meet with MBA-SBP alumni. This event was held on February 24th, and it was completely virtual via Zoom due …