NYU Stern’s Two-Year, Full-time MBA Class of 2027 Arrives for LAUNCH
As our newest MBA students were welcomed to LAUNCH—NYU Stern’s orientation for two-year, Full-time MBAs—and introduced to NYC with a host of Only-at-Stern experiences, they were asked to consider one question over the course of the week: How do you want to show up in your experience at Stern?
Through workshops, hands-on projects and interactive events with their peers, students reflected on how they'll actively create the community they will be part of during the Program, putting their emotional intelligence (EQ)—one of Stern’s core values—into action.
Along the way, students also engaged with Stern’s world-renowned faculty, alumni who have walked in their shoes, and administrators who will support and guide them during their MBA journey.
Highlights from the week included:
In his first official address at Stern, Dean Bharat Anand welcomed MBA students
Welcome dinner under the iconic blue whale at the American Museum of Natural History
Keynote session led by Professor and best-selling author Suzy Welch focused on how students can craft the authentic life they want and need, setting the tone for their two-year experience
Change Makers alumni panel moderated by Cydnee DeToy (MBA ’15), Cydnee DeToy Coaching. Alums shared the stepping stones that led them to their current careers and how their Stern experience supported them along the way. From left to right: Utsab Saha (MBA ’20), Oracle; Mariel Alvarez (MBA ’15), Mars; moderator Cydnee DeToy; Dan Devece (MBA ’15), National Football League; and Kange Kaneene (MBA ’11), Level Up Ventures
Award-winning composer, singer-songwriter and music producer A. R. Rahman in conversation with Dean Bharat Anand on leadership, creativity, and AI. Special thanks to Genius Group LLC, Clint Valladares, and Kevin Doucette
Harbor cruise where students took in the city skyline while making connections with their peers