# Luxury & Retail MBA student Kate Thomson (MBA ’26) in-depth Q&A interview: “2026 Best & Brightest MBA: Kate Thomson, New York University (Stern).”

1 School News May 2, 2026 ![Poets and Quants logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/con_036687.gif?itok=YuUEYfSP)Excerpt from [Poets&Quants](https://poetsandquants.com/2026/05/02/2026-best-brightest-mba-kate-thomson-new-york-university-stern/) — “Stern’s Luxury & Retail MBA Program is truly the only one of its kind! Beyond its focused industry curriculum, one-year timeline, and New York City location, I chose it for the hands-on experiential learning with leading luxury and retail brands, the unmatched alumni network that supports both recruiting and long-term growth, and the academic rigor that will equip me to lead in the industry for years to come. I couldn’t be more pleased with my decision!”

Learn more about the [Luxury & Retail MBA Program](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/luxury-retail-mba).

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