By Kara Sherrer
As another school year comes to a close, we’re looking back on the best stories of the past academic year. In honor of Memorial Day and those who have served, our series continues with a look at the veteran experience.
From the Service to School: Veterans and the MBA Transition
Five first- and second-year MBAs share their veteran experiences and tips for prospective students.
Veterans Discuss the Business School Experience
Jonathan Cobb and Christopher Morrow (both MBA’18) chat with Admissions Director Christie St. John about frequently-asked questions.
Chris Salas (middle) takes in a Nashville Sounds game with other members of the Armed Forces Club
The Internship Hustle: You Get What You Give
Second-year MBA Chris Salas, a former Cryptologic Linguist in the Air Force, reflects on his recruiting process and how networking helped him land both internship and full-time offers.
Inaugural Winners of Main Street Grant Announced
One of the recipients, Joe Curnow (MBA’18), started a women’s boutique clothing store to provide employment opportunities for military spouses as well as quality clothing at affordable prices.
BrandWeek Project Spotlight: Author C.G. Cooper
Students teams helped Cooper, a former Marine, explore ways to promote his military thriller books and podcast.
How I Got the Job: Chris Morrow (MBA’18), Senior Product Manager – Technical, Amazon
The Army veteran explains how he secured a product manager position at the world’s largest e-commerce company (and reflects on his internship at Xbox).
