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Success in the modern world requires more than just hard skills or soft skills. You need analytical expertise that will empower you to use data to solve complex problems. Creative skills that will help you innovate and think outside the box. Social skills that enable you to effectively share your vision and bring diverse groups of people together. And the ability to master each and combine them? That’s what you can expect when you Become a Kellogg Leader.

11/02/2026

Sage Belz knows a thing or two about investments.

One of Kellogg’s newest finance professors studies how technology and geopolitics are reshaping global markets. But when it comes to career advice, she’s clear: investing in the best version of yourself is always a smart bet.

Tap the link in our bio to learn more about Professor Sage Belz, from her research to her podcast recommendations.

10/28/2026

When a cultural fit means a full-time offer.

For Lucy Pink ’27 Two-Year Program, the people-first environment at Kellogg felt strikingly similar to the culture at global investment firm KKR, where she interned over the summer.

The same habits that shaped her MBA experience — building relationships, seeking feedback and working in teams — mattered to KKR and helped make Lucy’s internship a success. She made such a lasting impression that she returned to campus this fall with a full-time job offer.

Discover how Kellogg helps MBAs build skills that top employers value: https://kell.gg/5a1826

10/27/2026

Career support starts before day 1 at Kellogg.

Career Days, a new professional development boot camp hosted by the Career Management Center (CMC), gave incoming MBA students a head start on their job searches before classes even began this fall.

The two-day event featured sessions that went beyond resume-building to emphasize the power of a strong network and good storytelling. From an interactive Q&A to a self-pitching crash course, students were challenged to assess their strengths and weaknesses in these areas before recruiting ramps up.

“Without fail in these sessions, you see a lightbulb turn on,” says CMC career coach Joseph P. ’09 MBA. “It becomes clear that there is meaningful work to be done. Students leave realizing that they’re only beginning the work of their recruiting journey.”

Explore how Kellogg equips MBAs to compete for top opportunities: https://kell.gg/c25f3a

10/26/2026

When the company buys lunch, most employees have one less thing to worry about.

But what about the person doing the ordering?

Cindy Gao ’23 MBA, MS works on the strategy and operations team at DoorDash Business to make ordering lunch less stressful for everyone in the office. A graduate of the MMM Program, Cindy uses the skills she learned while earning her Kellogg and McCormick School of Engineering degrees to design systems that better support the people behind this process.

“We’re thinking about the emotional reality of people using our tools,” Gao says. “A big part of the job is designing products that don’t just deliver meals but also provide peace of mind along the way.”

Discover how the MMM Program helps Cindy and DoorDash deliver peace of mind: https://kell.gg/8b7d10

10/23/2026

Silkworms: From pets to business partners

As a child growing up in Suzhou, China, Emma Shi, MBA, MFA participated in one of the city’s oldest traditions by raising silkworms as pets. Years later, that seemingly simple childhood memory combined with her Kellogg experience to become a source of entrepreneurial inspiration.

Emma didn’t arrive at Kellogg planning to start a business, but her time on campus helped her realize that she wanted to serve as a bridge between China and the United States. Her childhood pets wove together her past, her present, and her silk lifestyle brand, SILKAVA.

Now she’s telling and selling the story of silk to U.S. markets. Learn how: https://kell.gg/f459ca

10/21/2026

Where entrepreneurial minds find momentum

Whether you arrive at Kellogg with a full-fledged startup idea or simply a knack for spotting opportunity, you’ll find the resources and support to take the next step toward launching or scaling a business.

Through programs like the Levy Inspiration Grant, the VentureCat student startup competition and the New Venture course series, Kellogg’s entrepreneurial ecosystem offers opportunities for every stage of the journey.

“I have been blown away by the opportunities to explore entrepreneurship and build a venture,” says Paul Esslinger ’27, Two-Year MBA. “I entered Kellogg without a clear idea or company in mind, but the pathway provided has helped me explore markets, narrow my focus, and begin building.”

Discover how four Kellogg students are leveraging these resources to bring their ventures to life, from ag-tech to nonprofit finance and beyond: https://kell.gg/03f41b

10/17/2026

Someone had to say it. 💜

10/16/2026

Studying the mechanics behind modern markets ⚙️

We’re proud to welcome Alexander Ober to the Kellogg finance faculty.

Professor Ober studies how the design of financial markets impacts trading, prices and investors. With an extensive background in mathematics, he enjoys tackling complex problems and understanding the details that drive larger outcomes.

That same mindset applies to his teaching style, where foundational concepts come first, followed by practical examples.

Get to know Professor Ober and his research: https://kell.gg/rofa

10/15/2026

From Capstone to co-founders

The Executive MBA Capstone course is an opportunity for students to put theory into practice with a realistic business challenge. For Gina Baeg ’25 MBA and Katrina Mercado ’25 MBA, it also laid the foundation for their company, Elytra Holdings, an entrepreneurship-through-acquisition firm.

Though neither Gina nor Katrina thought they’d pursue entrepreneurship when they entered the EMBA Program, the Capstone course opened them up to new opportunities and revealed how complementary their skill sets were.

“The Capstone truly mimics real life,” Gina says. “The negotiation, the relationships, the interactions between all parties. I can’t remember how many times I’ve said, ‘Remember this happening during Capstone.’”

See how one course helped spark an unexpected partnership: https://kell.gg/d43fde

10/14/2026

Proud doesn’t begin to cover it. 🇺🇸

When Northwestern opened its new stadium on October 2, exactly 100 years after the original stadium’s first game, members of the Kellogg Veterans Association helped unfurl the American flag across the field during the National Anthem.

Our student veterans bring a deep commitment to service and leadership to the Kellogg community, and it was a privilege to see them recognized on such a big stage for Northwestern.

Congratulations to the Wildcats on christening the new stadium with a 34-13 win, and thank you to Northwestern Athletics for including our community in this milestone.

10/13/2026

CUE-ing up empathy in research 🔍

The best researchers are those who deeply understand their customers’ pain points. That’s why Professor Gina Fong set out to increase students’ Curiosity, Understanding and Empathy when developing a new research skills course, aptly named CUE.

Designed for second-year students in thedual-degree MMM Program, the course builds advanced research capabilities while helping students better understand consumers and become more effective designers and managers.

“Curiosity is the foundation for being an insightful designer or product manager,” Professor Fong says. “You have to want to enter someone else’s world to understand who they are and develop empathy for them. Only then can you create a product, brand or service that meets their needs.”

Take your CUE and learn more about Professor Fong’s new course: https://kell.gg/d084b5

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