SCHOLARSHIPS & RESOURCES
Vanderbilt is committed to cultivating the next generation of women business leaders and is proud to partner with the Forté Foundation. The Forté Foundation is committed to empowering and launching women into significant careers through a variety of support including education, community, and professional development.
To learn more about how Vanderbilt University awards Forté Fellowships, click here.
Meet the Women of Vanderbilt Business
Vanderbilt Business is creating opportunities for women at every stage of their career. Hear from just a few of the women that make Owen a special place.
the women of Owen.
Vanderbilt Business is creating opportunities for women at every stage of their career. Hear from just a few of the women that make Owen a special place.
By the numbers
The number of women we have named as Forté Fellows since Vanderbilt became a partner with the Forté Foundation, an organization that helps launch women into careers in business.
MEET OUR
STUDENTS.
Hear from some of the women of Owen to learn what brought them to Vanderbilt and what they're doing now.
Events for Women
Women's Symposium: February 7, 2025
Our Women's Symposium is for all prospective Vanderbilt Business students interested in learning what it's like being a woman in business school and post-graduate careers and how to better support women in business. You will have the opportunity to meet some of the inspiring women in our community and connect with the Women's Business Association. Registration will open for this event in December 2024.
Forté events including Forté Women's Leadership Conference
Forté holds events throughout the year for college students and MBA candidates. In June, many Vanderbilt MBA Forté Fellows participate in their Forté MBA Women's Leadership & Career Conference. For a list of Forté events click here. For more about the benefits of joining the Forté Foundation, click here.
National Association of Women MBAs
Vanderbilt is a partner of NAWMBA as an academic chapter and NAWMBA also has a professional chapter in Nashville. NAWMBA provides professional and leadership development opportunities for its members through mentorship, networking and collaboration among partner schools and corporations. They host a career conference every fall for members.
Women's Business Association
The Owen Women's Business Association (WBA) strives to create an inclusive and empowering environment for all women. We promote and support women at Vanderbilt Business by providing opportunities for personal and professional development through a variety of workshops, networking opportunities, and social events. Membership is automatically extended to all women and there are no dues.
Vanderbilt Women’s Resources
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What will you love about Nashville? Just about everything. But don’t take our word for it. Come for a visit and see for yourself.
What will you love about Nashville? Just about everything. But don’t take our word for it. Come for a visit and see for yourself.
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Want to learn more? Contact Mckenzie Mulligan at 615.343.4775 or by email.