# Community ![Graduation](/sites/default/files/styles/866w/public/assets/images/Graduation%20Convocation%20-%20May%2024%202019%20-19-0438__8823.jpg?h=5e5e587f&itok=563ipsIR) The Stern Community ## Our Collaborative Community Amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown New York, join a collaborative group of MBA students at NYU Stern. Learn more about our community and ways to get involved. --- ## Community at NYU Stern The intimate cohort size and networking opportunities in the program create a tight-knit community that will benefit students for life. [Community at NYU Stern](https://youtu.be/_oSVR7FwZJE) --- ## A Connected and Supportive Community Stern's culture emphasizes both intellectual and emotional intelligence: **IQ + EQ**. Starting from the first day of orientation, students will become part of NYU Stern's collaborative, diverse, lifelong network of professionals. ![Cover image titled "Unlocking New Value in the Luxury Sector"](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-04/conference_cover_1.png?h=a92f03cd&itok=aP9T4d-v) ### NYU Stern MBA in Luxury and Retail Conference The inaugural NYU Stern MBA in Luxury and Retail Conference entitled ‘Unlocking New Value in the Luxury Sector’ brought together leading minds in the global luxury sector including Stern alumni and faculty. Read more about the conference that took place at NYU’s [Villa La Pietra](https://lapietra.nyu.edu/) in Florence, Italy [here](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/inaugural-nyu-stern-mba-luxury-and-retail-conference-florence-italy-convenes-global-industry-leaders). [Learn More](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/news-events/inaugural-nyu-stern-mba-luxury-and-retail-conference-florence-italy-convenes-global-industry-leaders) --- ![Stern Chats picture](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/assets/images/Untitled%20design%20%285%29.png?h=70491a58&itok=vh8nUxz9) ### Stern Chats, a Student-Run Podcast Stern Chats features stories from our community. Check out this episode with Kirat Anand, a Stern undergraduate alum and former advisory board member for the Luxury & Retail MBA. Kirat shares his journey into fashion from investment banking, what he believes it takes for a fashion brand to resonate, and how to win over new customers as a young company. [Listen Now](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kirat-anand-fashion-entrepreneurship-and-moving-fast/id1214632200?i=1000506672505) --- ![YouTube](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_300h/public/assets/images/YouTube%20Logo_4.png.webp?itok=cjKI5F-B) ### Luxury & Retail YouTube Channel Check out our YouTube channel to hear from students & alumni on why they chose Stern and why the MBA is a valuable investment. [Watch Now](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2pFvwCaDbjlt2O6lM8mxKh-LPmM9V0u6) --- ![Four students in caps and gowns walking outside](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_300h/public/2024-09/untitled_design_1.png.webp?itok=uu6Kkevs) ### Student Clubs Luxury & Retail MBA students participate in the greater Stern community by joining student-led clubs, organizations and committees. [Learn More](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/full-time-mba/community/student-clubs) --- ## Student Spotlight: Jenny Rice ![Joan Daly](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2024-10/headshot_2_-_joan_daly.png?h=60a9e832&itok=Nl6bp8oH) ### Favorite Cohort Memories Read recent graduate Joan Daly's reflections upon her 2025 graduation, inclusive of quotes from all of her classmates! [Read Joan's Reflections](https://wp.nyu.edu/stern_luxret_mba/2025/06/10/favorite-cohort-memories/) --- ### Luxury & Retail Community The intimate cohort of the program lends way to strong community and close friendships. Read Jenny's perspective on the unique community. [Read about Community in the Program](http://blogs.stern.nyu.edu/FashLux-mba/2022/09/29/community-in-the-fashion-luxury-mba/?utm_source=sternmba&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=community&utm_content=community) --- ![Rebecca and Uri Minkoff](/sites/default/files/styles/640w_x_535h/public/2024-09/rebecca_and_uri_minkoff_0.png.webp?itok=hvlRU0s4) Redefining Luxury ## Annual Luxury & Retail Conference Each year the Luxury & Retail Conference connects Sternies with industry leaders to discuss timely topics in luxury and retail. Past speakers include CEOs, founders, and top executives from Warby Parker, Neiman Marcus Group, L'Oreal, and Rebecca Minkoff. [LEARN MORE](https://www.sternluxuryretail.com/) --- [REQUEST INFO](https://admissions.stern.nyu.edu/register/mba_rfi?utm_source=stern-home&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=ftmba-all-prospects&utm_content=general-website-rfi) ![Thomaï Serdari Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_361h/public/2024-06/thomai_serdari.png?h=e8e5507c&itok=HiT_77yS) ## Program Contact Thomaï Serdari - Director, Luxury & Retail MBA ****