Do consumers really mind a sales pitch? Research shows that recognizing persuasion can actually give brands a boost if consumers already trust them. Professor Kent Grayson explains how brands can build trust on “The Marketing Architect” podcast. Watch now: kell.gg/833084

We’re proud to welcome Alexander Ober to the Kellogg finance faculty. Professor Ober studies the mechanics behind modern markets, using his background in mathematics to understand and solve complex problems. Get to know Professor Ober: kell.gg/rofa #KelloggLeader

From Capstone to co-founders For Gina Baeg ’25 MBA and Katrina Mercado ’25 MBA, the Executive MBA Capstone course helped spark a powerful partnership and an unexpected entrepreneurial journey. Discover how: kell.gg/d43fde #KelloggLeader

CUE-ing up empathy in research 🔍 Professor Gina Fong set out to increase students’ Curiosity, Understanding and Empathy when developing a new research skills course for the MMM Program. Take your CUE and learn more about the new course: kell.gg/d084b5

Beata Kirr ’02 MBA, CIO at Northern Trust, shared insights with current students on building a career in finance at the 2026 Emerging Finance Leaders Networking Reception. Take a look back at this year’s event and Beata’s keynote address. #KelloggLeader

An ambitious MBA program and a rich personal life can go hand in hand. During his first quarter, Matthew Funk ’27 1Y MBA discovered that the two aren't mutually exclusive, even in an accelerated program. See how he made the most of his one summer: kell.gg/40ef6e

Great teamwork is more than just good chemistry. A study by Professor Sally Blount shows that the highest performing teams are the ones who sync up their behaviors, language and communication when the stakes are high. Learn more in @kellogginsight: kell.gg/7nqs

The best in the business call Kellogg home 🏆 Congrats to Prof. @SawhneyMohanbir, ranked No. 31 in the world on @TheCaseCentre 's 2025/26 Top 50 Bestselling Case Authors list for his widely taught cases on tech, AI and marketing. kell.gg/chdd

Solving climate challenges requires casting a wider net 🌐 The newest cohort of Climate Fellows represents a broad range of expertise from across NU programs. Explore this year’s project partners and learn more about the Abrams Climate Academy: kell.gg/f81477

For Rob Pothier ’18 MBA, one open door at Kellogg has led to another, from a scholarship to an internship to an international role at PepsiCo. Learn more about the opportunities that have defined Rob’s career: kell.gg/394e8d

How do you help people make decisions that match their values and long-term goals? Professor Megan Weber has been chasing that question since her first internship. Now she's continuing the work at Kellogg: kell.gg/c07710

Growth beyond grades 🌟 Ryan Ghosh ’26 MBA arrived at Kellogg wondering if he truly belonged. Two years later, he graduated with a Dean's Service Award for significant and lasting contributions to the Kellogg community. Read more: kell.gg/f72b46 #KelloggLeader

How do you become a leader everyone wants to follow? Kellogg’s Sanjay Khosla has found that the most impactful leaders often share five important traits. Learn what they are in @kellogginsight: kell.gg/476178

“When people feel valued, they deliver exceptional results.” Carlos Ortega ’26 MBA brought that philosophy to Kellogg. In co-founding EMBA Pride, he helped create a space where people could be celebrated for showing up fully as themselves. Read more: kell.gg/8de850

A $10 million gift just named the front door to Kellogg's future. "We wanted the very 1st space they experience to reflect the ambition and warmth of this community," said Steve, whose gift with wife Susan names Kellogg's new north lobby, opening fall '27: kell.gg/zb6l

At Kellogg, opening doors for others is part of the culture. That generosity is what drew Slgi Jolissaint ’26 MBA to the Executive MBA Program. Explore how Kellogg empowers students to contribute to the community in @poetsandquants: kell.gg/07282f #KelloggLeader

Career ladders. Managerial attitudes. The influencer economy. The September edition of Research + Insights is here—new work from Kellogg faculty on the trends shaping business now. Read the full issue: kell.gg/413d82

The best backup plan is a great team. When rising tensions in the Middle East made travel unsafe for the 2026 India Business Conference, students partnered with the alumni network to rebuild the long-running event in just six weeks. Discover how: kell.gg/61673d

Sometimes the corporate ladder leads somewhere unexpected. For Jyoti Pandey ’24 MBA, Kellogg’s Executive MBA Program took her from a 27-year career in tech to founding a startup in India. Discover how Kellogg helped Jyoti turn a lifelong dream into a growing venture: kell.gg/9b0e4e

Clinician ✅ Flight surgeon ✅ Professor ✅ At 52, John Fortunato ’24 MBA added another title to the list: entrepreneur. Discover how the flexibility of the E&W MBA Program allowed John to nurture his current responsibilities and his future ambitions: kell.gg/17b50e