Diversity
We continually look for ways to achieve ethnic, socioeconomic, geographic, and other types of diversity among our students. Our goal is to provide a learning environment that enables our graduates to be effective in the kind of world in which they will live and work.
Wisconsin has long had a leading role in diversity efforts among business schools. We are one of three founders of the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, the country’s first equal opportunity graduate fellowship program for under-represented minorities. Each year, our program benefits from the contributions of Consortium Fellows who choose the Wisconsin MBA. Learn more about becoming a Wisconsin MBA and a member of the Consortium.
In addition, the Wisconsin School of Business Diversity Advisory Board provides guidance to the Director of Diversity and Climate in shaping the school’s initiatives around the recruitment, retention, and placement of diverse candidates-particularly that of underrepresented candidates-as well as recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff. The board also provides guidance on and shares in the assessment of culture and climate matters for the school. Click to learn more >>
Student organizations promoting diversity and cross-cultural awareness at the Wisconsin School of Business and campus-wide, include:
Diversity Club
The Diversity Club is a diverse group of graduate business students from a variety of ethnic and geographical backgrounds. The mission of the organization is to promote diversity and leadership on campus, within the community, and in corporate organizations.
Presidents: Tai Adkins, taadkins@wisc.edu and Suchin Adhlaka, adhlaka@wisc.edu
Advisor: Binnu Palta Hill, bhill@bus.wisc.edu
Out for Business
Out for Business is a social, educational and career development resource for graduate LGBT business students, alumni, faculty and administrators and the greater business community.
Co-Presidents: Andrew Schumann, ajschumann@wisc.edu and Laura Chestnut, lchestnut@wisc.edu
Advisor: Mark Matosian, mmatosian@bus.wisc.edu
Graduate Business Christian Fellowship
GBCF seeks to build a supportive network of Christians and spiritual inquirers among graduate business students seeking to integrate their faith and business practice.
Co-President: Drew Maxfield, maxfield2@wisc.edu; Kendra Armstrong, krarmstrong@wisc.edu; and Tyler Heslinga, heslinga@wisc.edu
Advisor:
Graduate International Business Association
GIBA promotes involvement in international business education and practice among graduate students in the School of Business.
Co-Presidents: Tram Le, ttle2@wisc.edu and Vinothkumar Narasimhan, vinothkumar@wisc.edu
Advisor: Sachin Tuli, tuli@bus.wisc.edu
Graduate Women in Business
GWIB promotes networking and professional development for graduate women of the School of Business and collaborates with the school's Women in Business Council.
Co-Presidents: Kendra Armstrong, krarmstrong@wisc.edu and Cherie Leonard, cjleonard@wisc.edu
Advisor: Blair Sanford, bsanford@bus.wisc.edu
International Business Student Association
The International Business Student Association and Rotaract Club is a student-run organization at the University of Wisconsin welcoming all undergraduate and graduate students at UW-Madison, regardless of major. We actively encourage foreign exchange students to participate in our activities for their benefit as well as that of current UW-Madison students.
Co-Presidents: Natatie Stong, nestong@wisc.edu and Artur Oliveira, aoliveira@wisc.edu
Advisor: Joseph Halaas, jhalaas@bus.wisc.edu
Net Impact
Net Impact Madison is the local chapter of the global network of emerging leaders committed to using the power of business to create a better world. We are focused on raising discussion regarding social responsibility issues as well as taking action.
Co-Presidents: Mark Johnson, majohnson32@wisc.edu and Rachel Crooker, rcrooker@wisc.edu
Advisor: Tom Eggert, teggert@bus.wisc.edu