Today, I was invited as one of the speakers in IAH 205: Africa and the World at Michigan State University. It felt like a full-circle moment: being asked to reflect not just academically, but personally, about these very tensions and possibilities.
Choosing an MBA program is one of the biggest decisions of your career, and for many people, it comes down to rankings, reputation, and career opportunities. For me, the decision to join the Broad College of Business at Michigan State University (MSU) was about so much more—it was about culture, authenticity, and fit.
A few months ago, if someone had told me I would be leading the Black MBA Club at Michigan State University, I might have been skeptical. But here I am, stepping into this new chapter of campus leadership.
When I began my MBA at Michigan State University, I experienced an immediate culture shock—not