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“A lot of schools are interested in diversity as it pertains to student life. But one thing that differentiates Kellogg is our understanding that diversity empowers absolutely everyone.”
— Angela Edwards-Campbell, director of the Kellogg School’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion
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In a typical Kellogg class, you’ll find investment bankers, plant managers, Peace Corps volunteers, physicians, military officers and people who represent nearly every industry and job function. You’ll find men and
women of many races, creeds,
nations, orientations and life experiences working together and learning from one another.
In other words, you’ll find the next generation of global leaders.
Recruiters recognize Kellogg School graduates for their ability to work collaboratively in leadership roles. Researchers at our
Interdisciplinary Center on the Science of Diversity recognize the powerful, measurable effects of diversity in business and in society. Whatever your background, you’ll find a strong a community at Kellogg.
Minority students
All students contribute to the Kellogg School’s vibrant collaborative culture, and many take leadership positions in the 80 active clubs and organizations at Kellogg.
Women at KelloggAn increasing number of women have moved into management and leadership positions within their organizations. The Kellogg School gives students the knowledge, skills and network they’ll need to help close the gender gap. Here are a few of the many resources available to women students.
Women’s Business Association Center for Executive Women Kellogg and the Forte Foundation Prospective students are invited to learn how a Kellogg MBA can kickstart their careers at the Women’s Leadership Workshop.
Admissions Contacts
For more information on how Kellogg supports women, please contact Jessica Seymour at 847-467-0813.
Underrepresented groups
African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans are well represented in our roster of
student clubs. Follow the links below to learn how our clubs will support you at
Kellogg and beyond.
The Kellogg School collaborates with organizations that promote the presence of minority business leaders such as:
Kellogg also belongs to the Ten School Diversity Alliance. A partnership between the nation’s top business schools, the TSDA strives to increase awareness of and participation in graduate management education by underrepresented populations.
Gay and lesbian students
The Kellogg School provides a supportive, welcoming environment for all students, including members of the LGBT community. In fact, we’ve been rated one of the most LGBT-friendly business schools in the United States by the Vermont-based consulting firm, Aplomb.
The
Gay and Lesbian Management Association (GLMA) (which is open to gay and straight students alike) has been a fixture at Kellogg since 1992.
Admissions contact
For more information on special events for African-American, Hispanic-American, and Native-American students, please contact Yhana Chavis at 847.491.8696.
For more information on special events for gay and lesbian students, please contact Michael Geneser at 847-467-3460.
Visit
Admissions Events for a list of diversity events.
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