Smith Named Member of Forte Foundation
The Robert H. Smith School of Business was one of only six institutions named as 2014 sponsor of the Forté Foundation, a consortium of major corporations, business schools and non-profit organizations that champions women for leadership roles in business. This is the first year Forté has invited U.S. business schools to apply as sponsors since 2011, with Smith bringing the total number of member the U.S., Canada and Europe to 48.
“We are thrilled to expand our already-outstanding group of institutional sponsors with these six unique and exemplary business schools,” said Elissa Ellis Sangster, executive director of Forté Foundation. “Our value proposition has always been clear to MBA programs committed to women’s advancement, and we evaluate prospective sponsors based on numerous criteria in a competitive application process.”
Forté sponsor schools are selected based on their ability to expand the foundation’s reach and impact with key segments of pre-MBA women, provide connections to prospective sponsor companies, and enhance Forté’s ability to reach and impact undergraduate women.
“We are committed to supporting women MBA students so it is an honor to join this group of top business schools, corporations and nonprofits that share that commitment,” said Alexander Triantis, dean of the Smith School. “Being part of this organization will help us meet our goals of attracting and advancing more women in business careers. This partnership will benefit our students and our alumnae with resources, scholarships, career opportunities and events.”
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