What Students Wished They Knew About OP

The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management’s (CGSM) Annual Orientation Program and Career Forum (OP) is one of the most eagerly anticipated events for incoming students. With just a few […]
Attending Our 56th Annual OP in Aurora, Colorado? Learn About Our COVID Protocols Before You Go

Dear OP Attendees, After two years apart, we are excited to welcome you to our first in-person Orientation Program & Career Forum (OP) — our 56th Annual OP — taking […]
How an MBA Helped this Consortium Alum Turn His Childhood Dream of Becoming a Globetrotter Into Reality

As a boy growing up outside of New Orleans, Darrell Farlough dreamed of seeing the world. Years later, as a young man, with a bachelor’s degree in physics from Dillard […]
Determined Yet Flexible, MBA Justin Grant Overcomes First-Year Challenges to Find Success in B-School

No stranger to a challenge, Justin Grant made the decision to earn his MBA during a global pandemic in order to pivot into a career in marketing. Yet even this […]
The Consortium Hosts Second Fully Virtual Orientation Program, Welcomes Largest Class in Organization’s History

On Wednesday, June 16, The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management wrapped up its 55th annual Orientation Program & Career Forum (OP), marking the second year in a row the […]
Alumni Share How The Consortium Brought Them Together

The Consortium’s annual Orientation Program & Career Forum (OP) is the first touchpoint for incoming Consortium MBA candidates as they prepare to embark on the next leg of their professional […]
Consortium Kicks Off Nothing but Net Campaign to Give Incoming MBAs Best Shot at Beginning Their MBA Career

It’s March, and that means it’s time again for the biggest college basketball tournament of the year. In the spirit of the season, The Consortium is hosting its annual Nothing […]
Meet Consortium Events & Conferences Specialist Hannah Whelchel, Whose Creative Streak Inspires Impactful Events

Without the hard work and planning of Hannah Whelchel, The Consortium’s annual Orientation Program & Career Forum (OP) — its most important event of the year — might not be […]
Meet Consortium Application Processor Kristin Laney, Who Enjoys Helping Students ‘Live Out Their Dreams’

As a member of The Consortium’s recruiting team, Kristin Laney manages all aspects of the application process for the organization and its programs as its application processor. Before joining The […]
What It’s Like to Start an MBA During a Pandemic

This article was originally written and published on LinkedIn on August 17, 2020, by Consortium member Brittany Floyd, a 2022 MBA candidate at the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School. […]