Driven by Difference

For the last 25 years, Bernie Milano, president of the PhD Project, has promoted diversity in business education, one minority doctoral student at a time. Upon his retirement at the end of 2019, he reflects back at what he's accomplished—and what still needs to be done.

Attendees at AACSB’s Diversity & Inclusion Summit identify the obstacles they’ve faced—and the successes they’ve achieved—in creating more diverse and inclusive campus communities.

The Villanova School of Business puts diversity, equity, and inclusiveness at the heart of its future plans.

At Central Michigan University, everyone is part of—and responsible for—carrying out strategic initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

At Coventry University in the U.K., school leaders constantly monitor the school’s progress on attracting and welcoming staff and students from all backgrounds.

Are women equals? At Universidad de los Andes, the first step toward achieving gender parity is raising awareness of inequities.

Small changes to classroom materials can have big impacts in making students from underrepresented backgrounds feel included.

Cultural intelligence is an essential skill for graduates who take international jobs or work on diverse teams.

Four professors and administrators from underrepresented groups describe their own journeys.

Because having that critical skill might help them save the world.

How often do social contacts lead to employment? It depends on your race.

A survey from the European University Association shows that leadership commitment is a top factor in improving diversity.

Study finds that by tailoring their services to the needs of unbanked individuals, banks could help lower poverty rates.

Women expect to earn—and earn—substantially less than men across their careers.

In 2019, women made strides in their representation on corporate boards.

Top execs have little incentive to address environmental concerns.

In a recent report, the Education Trust makes the case for more higher education institutions to adopt race-conscious admissions policies.

The latest medical innovations can dramatically affect the decisions people make.

The industry loses thought leader Clayton Christensen at the age of 67.

Rowan University offers a key undergraduate course during a condensed winter session.

Students at the Jindal School of Management hone their critical thinking skills as they conduct academic research.

The advantages of teaching with corporate reports instead of case studies. 

View a selection of reviewed books from the March/April 2020 print issue.

These institutions will use the funding to support faculty development and collaborate on best practices. 

More than 100 U.S. universities defend OPT work visas for international students.

The online platform will now offer stackable credentials toward bachelor’s degrees.

A new network focuses on climate change through research and education.

The gift will develop leaders at public schools.

Business schools announce curriculum revisions and additions.

Recognition for people and institutions.

Individuals in the industry step up and move on.

The latest partnerships in business education.

Institutions announce new sources of funding.

The latest resources, products, and tools for educators.

Four new product features are designed with diversity in mind.