Atlanta Resident Lamarr Mann Joins Ashworth College as Academic Tutor
Valparaiso University, December 29, 2011
A member of the National Black MBA Association, Mann holds a two-year degree in marketing from Chattahoochee Technical College, a four-year degree in management from Southern Polytechnic State University and a Master’s of Business Administration.

(Blog) Students Attend National Black MBA Conference
Valparaiso University, December 2011
VU MBA program sponsored 3 MBA students to attend the 2011 NBMBAA conference. One of the students, Shantae Landingham, experience was very successful and she left with 7 interviews!

Nationwide Insurance VP Candace Barnhardt an Advocate of Diversity, Children, Hiring Talented Minorities
Rolling Out, December 16, 2011
"… Nationwide also supports the National Black MBA, the NUL, etc. because it is more than about giving money to something or buying advertising. It is about forming partnerships that make a difference. We’re in a relationship business and that takes trust. We form partnerships that help us sell our products and just as importantly serve the community,” she says.

Metro NY Chapter of the NBMBAA Calls on High School Mentors
PR Canada, December 16, 2011
The Metro New York Chapter of National Black MBA Association is calling on mentors to lead a series of academic enrichment and leadership workshops to begin in January. In its 20th year, College Awareness Symbolizes Hope (C.A.S.H.) is a free and fun team-based mentoring program that strives to educate African-American students about the advantages of graduating from high school and attending college.

Angela Mitchell, Greater Harrisburg Chapter Co-Founder, Honored With Award
Penn Live, December 3, 2011
Collective work and responsibility: Angela Mitchell, one of the founders of the Greater Harrisburg chapter of the National Black MBA Association.

Paul Guillory, Houston NBMBAA Key Player in Natural Gas Pipeline Success
Rolling Out, November 24, 2011
Along with owning North America’s largest interstate natural gas pipeline system, the El Paso Corporation provides natural gas and related energy products in a safe, efficient, and dependable manner. The energy supply company noted for taking ideas from the possible to the actual, can also boast about the fact, that NBMBAA member, Paul Guillory, is an integral part of the company’s success.

(Blog) Think Different: Why Diversity Conferences Have Nothing to Do With Skin Color
Pepperdine University, November 21, 2011
Last month, I attended the 33rd National Black MBA Association Conference in Atlanta. I have been anticipating the conference since I heard other students talking about it last year. This conference is the biggest in terms of financial firms representing, with companies such as Barclays Capital, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, or Goldman Sachs.

(Blog) Xerox Canada Ltd. Scholarships – NBMBAA
Schulich University, November 17, 2011
Kim Strong, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion Target, "Sponsored by Xerox Canada Ltd., two (2) scholarships of $5,000.00 each are offered to students enrolled in a course of study leading to a master’s degree in Business Administration. In addition, scholarship recipients will be offered and must complete an one 4-month internship employment during their period of study. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate high academic achievement, leadership skills and a commitment to helping in the community. Students who meet the criteria and are interested in the Xerox scholarships can download and print an application form from the NBMBAA website (nbmbaa.ca) or contact NBMBAA Canada at scholarships@nbmbaa.ca to receive an application form in the mail. Completed applications are to be submitted by mail no later than 5pm on February 12th, 2012 to: NBMBAA Toronto Chapter".

(Blog) A Holistic Strategy Can Help Drive Diversity ROI
Diversity Journal, November 16, 2011
Kim Strong, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion Target, "Representation Target is committed to increasing representation by attracting and hiring diverse talent, and by diligently planning their career moves. We partner with organizations like the National Society of Hispanic MBAs and National Black MBA Association to recruit diverse talent nation-wide. This process takes time, but we’ve seen the results that diverse teams produce. Diverse teams at Target are highly engaged and come up with a greater variety of innovative solutions."

University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business Announces MBA Scholarship Program for Minorities
Clearing and Settlement, November 15, 2011
National Black MBA Association Atlanta Chapter 27th Annual Luncheon Awarded $15,000 Plus In Scholarships TV & Film Star Lamman Rucker Served as Keynote Speaker & Radio Personality Shirley Strawberry Co-Host of The Steve Harvey Morning ShowWas Mistress of Ceremonies.

National Black MBA Association 27th Annual Luncheon Hosted by Lamman Rucker and Shirley Strawberry
RadioFact, November 15, 2011
National Black MBA Association Atlanta Chapter 27th Annual Luncheon Awarded $15,000 Plus In Scholarships TV & Film Star Lamman Rucker Served as Keynote Speaker & Radio Personality Shirley Strawberry Co-Host of The Steve Harvey Morning ShowWas Mistress of Ceremonies.

Lamman Rucker, Shirley Strawberry Encourage Scholars at National Black MBA Atlanta Chapter Luncheon
Rolling Out, November 12, 2011
The National Black MBA Association Atlanta Chapter held it 27th Annual Scholarship Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. More than $15,000 in scholarships were presented to high school, undergraduate, MBA and Ph.D. students for their outstanding achievements. This year’s luncheon them was “PowerUp Your Education!” The Atlanta Chapter also recognized their corporate partners and the Emory University Goizueta School.

TV & Film Star Lamman Rucker to Keynote Radio Personality Shirley Strawberry Co-Host of The Steve Harvey Morning Show will Host
Midtown Patch, November 11, 2011
"PowerUp Your Education!" is the theme for the program in which more than $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded to high school, undergraduate, MBA and PhD students. In addition, corporate partners will be recognized and the Emory University Goizueta School of Business will be honored as “Education Partner of the Year”.

National Black MBA Association Atlanta Chapter Hosts Its 27th Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Atlanta DayBook, November 8, 2011
A contingent of MBA candidates traveled to Atlanta last month for the 33rd annual National Black MBA Association conference under the guidance of the school’s F. David Fowler Career Center. Nina Lahijanian, MBA ’12, said before the conference she had sent her resume to 30 companies and didn’t secure a single interview. “But in Atlanta, I was able to have face-to-face conversations with representatives from the employers I was interested in,” Lahijanian said. She interviewed with Chrysler, Deloitte, Ecolab, Johnson & Johnson and New York Life.

Black MBA Association Awards Scholarships
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 7, 2011
The National Black MBA Association Atlanta Chapter will award scholarships to high school and college students for outstanding achievements at the organization’s annual scholarship luncheon on Friday. The program will award more than $15,000 in scholarships to high school, undergraduate, master's and doctoral students.

(Blog) Career Fair Craze
Cold Call Chronicle, November 2, 2011
Where else can you interview with six Fortune 500 companies in one day? Where else can you meet recruiters from hundreds of top companies in one place? Where else can you meet a recruiter and have a first-round interview within 24 hours? Where else can you get amazing swag, such as jump drives, water bottles and laptop cases?

YMCA Honors Local Residents
Middletown Journal, October 29, 2011
Among those who will be recognized...Louise Gissendaner (Mason)...For all of her efforts, she has received numerous accolades such as the National Black MBA Association ‘Community Impact in Business’ Award.

College dreams beckon low-income students - Chicago Scholars program connects needy high achievers with top universities
Chicago Tribune, October 29, 2011
(One our Chicago Chapter LOT Students (Imani Marshall) graced the cover of this weekend's Chicago Tribune) Imani Marshall studied the day's schedule of college interviews: George Washington, Amherst, Harvard, Wellesley and Colgate. It would be an impressive lineup by anyone's standards. But for Marshall — a first-generation college applicant from the West Side — it felt like the equivalent of a winning lottery ticket.

SBI Students Bring First Place Trophy to 'The Hill' - FAMU Wins Annual National Black MBA Case Competition
FAMU Online, October 23, 2011
Three students from Florida A&M's School of Business and Industry accounting MBA program beat competitors from Pennsylvania State University and University of Georgia to win first place at a national competition. The team competed against 21 universities to win first place in the National Black MBA Case Competition sponsored by Chrysler Group, LLC.

First Sul Ross Student to Ever Attend the NBMBAA Conference
Alpine Avalanche, October 20, 2011
Babajide "BB" Babatunde mingled with students from universities from around the country, including Ivy League schools. "It was a good thing to be around people from Harvard and Morgan State," he said. "It was like a school away from school. I talked to a lot of recruiters and now I know what they want."

(Blog) Fearless...Leaders of Tomorrow
St. Thomas, October 19, 2011
That was the call and response used to launch our 7:30 a.m. meeting, kicking off Day 1 of an intensive, morning-to-night four day professional development conference for – high school students. High School students? Professional development? That’s right – the National Black MBA Association...

Smeal MBAs Place Second in National Case Competition
Smeal College of Business, October 17, 2011
A team of second-year MBA students at the Penn State Smeal College of Business took home second place in the National Student Case Competition held at the National Black MBA Association's (NBMBAA)...

(Blog) Atlanta, NBMBAA, and my Job Search
University of Iowa, October 13, 2011
Last week was my first visit to Atlanta, GA, where the NBMBAA (National Black MBA Association) Conference took place. I attended the career fair on Thursday and Friday, and loved every minute of it.

Straight Talk on…How to Approach Companies at Conferences and Career Fairs
Virtual Cooler, October 13, 2011
Attending big conferences can be a great way for job seekers to make direct contact with recruiters and managers from a wide range of companies. There’s a lot of opportunity to network, seek information, make a great impression, and even interview on the spot for open positions!

(Blog) Kelleys At National Black MBA Conference
Kelly MBA Blogspot, October 11, 2011
The National Black MBA conference took place in Atlanta. National Black is one of the major conferences for both MBA students and employers in terms of recruiting.

(Blog) Special Event Report: National Black MBA Conference 2011, Atlanta, Ga.
Kelly MBA Blogspot, October 11, 2011
With a balance of career expos and workshops, business leadership development and enhancement, mixed in with some social and professional networking, the National Black MBA Association's (NBMBAA) national conference provided...

Building and Branding Black Business: The NBMBAA National Conference
Examiner, October 11, 2011
I am going to take a break from sports today to tell my readers about a great event I attended last week. I attended the 33rd National Black MBA Association Conference. I have been...

St. Louis Chapter of the National Black MBA Association will hold its Minority Professional Job Fair
Examiner, October 10, 2011
The St. Louis Chapter of the National Black MBA Association will hold its Minority Professional Job Fair Thursday, October 20 at Harris-Stowe State University’s Emerson Performance Center...

NBMBAA National Black Masters
Exclusive Access, October 10, 2011
Photos from the NBMBAA 2011 National Black Masters Golf Tournament...

Chrysler Group Supports Diversity, Talent Development and Leadership Through Sponsorship of the National Student Case Competition
Chrylser Media News Releases, October 10, 2011
Talented MBA candidates from many of the nation's leading business schools competed for $50,000 in scholarships in the 2011 National Student Case Competition, sponsored by Chrysler Group LLC...

MBA Candidates Take Fifth Place in NBMBAA Case Competition
Lally School, October 10, 2011
Second-year MBA students Nancy Bota and Kudzanayi Munetsi-Mugomba were awarded 5th place in this year’s NBMBAA Case Competition® competition, beating out business schools like Duke, MIT, USC, UC Berkeley from a pool of 25+ teams...

Target and Solange Knowles Welcome NBMBAA Conventioneers to Atlanta
Examiner, October 10, 2011
“Hey, where the party at?” “Target,” would be my answer to that question, once posed by R&B group, Jagged Edge. It sounds somewhat odd to say, but I reached that conclusion after attending the retail company’s lively NBMBAA gathering, recently...

Doug E Fresh and Denzel Washington Join National Black MBA Association at Welcome to Atlanta Party
Rolling Out, October 7, 2011
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Doug E Fresh knows what the National Black MBAA conference attendees need after a busy day of seminars, meetings and exhibit tours — a good old-school party...

DOWNTOWN: National Black MBA Job Expo
11Alive, October 7, 2011
This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the National Black MBA Association's Conference & Expo. The conference features dozens of influential speakers and break-out sessions that help both seasoned MBA holders...

Henkel Builds on Its Diverse Workforce
11Alive, October 7, 2011
To increase Henkel's diverse talent pool, the company is attending the National Black MBA Association's Conference & Expo on Oct. 4-8 in Atlanta, Ga.,...

Job Fair and Career Expo This Week
CBS Local, October 8, 2011
The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) 33rd Annual Conference and Exposition themed “Power-Up Your Profit-Ability,” will begin Tuesday October 4th and end on Saturday, October 8th, 2011...

ATL LIVE! NBMBAA Atlanta Chapter Conference Welcome Party
Digital Journal, October 5, 2011
Bask in true Southern Hospitality with celebrity DJs, a highly acclaimed live band, complimentary appetizers and drinks. Of course, this would not be an ATL LIVE! Affair without special appearances by some of your favorite celebrities!..

Spencer Palmer, Chicago NBMBAA President: How to Make Strategic Connections
Rolling Out, September 29, 2011
Spencer Palmer is president of the Chicago Chapter of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA), one of the most influential organizations for executives of color. In his day job, Palmer is a Senior Consultant...

NBMBAA’s Charmaine Ward a Shining Example of Success of Networking
Rolling Out, September 26, 2011
An invitation from a friend to attend a leadership and networking conference of black professionals in Nashville was intriguing for Charmaine Ward...Fast forward seven years and Ward is their director of Community Affairs and serves on various boards. She’s also a second term and third year president of the NBMBAA Atlanta Chapter...

Come for the Conference Stay for the Nightlife
Rolling Out, September 23, 2011
“Our nightlife and lifestyle events are an integral part of the conference experience,” said NBMBAA President and CEO Kimberly Corbin. “As professionals, our core focus is to build and maintain our careers and businesses. We must also remember...”

33rd Annual National Black MBA Conference
Rolling Out, September 23, 2011
...the five-day event will draw more than 12,000 executives, entrepreneurs and students who are looking to develop professional skills, learn career advancement strategies and network with top industry leaders...

2011 NBMBAA Convention and Expo Restaurant Guide
Rolling Out, September 23, 2011

The National Black MBA Association Hosts An Array Of Signature Events For…
Atlanta Local Me, September 22, 2011
The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA®), one of the most respected organizations serving Black professionals, business owners, MBA graduates and students announced that it will compliment its highly anticipated 33rd...

2011 Conference and Exposition
Small Biz Trends, September 22, 2011
The festivities will begin on Wednesday, October 5 with “Remembering” a riveting theatrical performance featuring The Creative Outlet Dance Theater of Brooklyn at the Rialto Theater. The piece honors the legacy of the ancestors while intertwining...

The Toronto Chapter Hosted: "An Evening with William (Bill) Wells Jr." Chairman, Board of National Black MBA Association
All Events (Toronto), September 21, 2011
The Toronto Chapter is proud to host an evening with r enowned diversity and inclusion expert William (Bill) Wells Jr., Chairman, Board of National Black MBA Association Inc...

The Fare MBA Life
(Blog) The Fare MBA Life, September 16, 2011
Last year I posted my tips for maximizing your career opportunities at this conference and career expo. I read the post and yep...it's still very relevant for this year... Now some additional notes for this conference...

The Smith Experience
(Blog) The Smith Experience , September 13, 2011
National conferences are a great way for MBAs to round out their business school education through workshops, company presentations, and career coaching...

Detroit African American Entreprenuer and NBMBAA Member Anthony Miles Eyes Domestic and Far East Markets
Rolling Out, September 12, 2011
Being a member of the MBA is a big benefit to me. It’s a source for networking, and access to resources. I talk to people in the NBMBA who have different opinions than I do, but we share similar goals and values...

The M.B.A. Tool Box for Minority Applicants
US News & Word Report, September 9, 2011
In addition to the resources and support provided by groups s uch as the National Black M.B.A. Association and the National Society of Hispanic M.B.A.s, future applicants should also make a point of learning about the Riordan Programs...

How to attract young talent to Pittsburgh? Internships
PopCity, August 24, 2011
Tibbs first encountered PNC at a National Black MBA Conference held at Carnegie Mellon. "I was very excited to see that they supported diversity," Tibbs says. She applied for the company's MBA internship program for the summer of 2008. Meeting with a mentor weekly...

Elliott Holland, Black Harvard Graduate, Talks MBA
Rolling Out, August 23, 2011
NBMBAA has given me an instant network of colleagues to add to my professional resources. Being involved in the organization helped me grow my professional skills by learning from others. I have encouraged others to join by sharing...

10 Leading Part-Time MBA Programs Around the Country
AustinTalks, August 12, 2011
The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) serves as a resource for postgraduates who are interested in taking the next career step and are considering an MBA degree...

National Black MBA Association, Cleveland Northeast Ohio Chapter, Employment Series
Plain Dealer, August 6, 2011
National Black MBA Association, Cleveland Northeast Ohio Chapter, Employment Series: Also held Sept. 24, 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. at John Carroll University, 20700 N. Park Blvd., University Heights...

Uptown Magazine Sits Down with Our President and CEO, Kimberly Corbin, and Finds Out What Inspires Her
Uptown Magazine, August 2, 2011
As the newly appointed president and CEO of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA), Kimberly Corbin knows a little about handling business for business professionals.First, there's the primary task of creating lifelong learning...

Austin siblings solve business puzzle
Austin, August 1, 2011
Two Austin siblings helped lead a citywide team to second place earlier this summer in a national business case competition sponsored by the Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) youth program of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA)...

9th Annual TEXAS LEAD Professional Development Conference‎
PR Newswire, July 27, 2011
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) and The National Black MBA Association are hosting the 9th Annual TEXAS LEAD Conference "Take Charge. Be Relevant." on Friday, August 26th, 2011 at 7:30 a.m...

More Than 110 Attended the Executive Leadership Council Black Women's Leadership Symposium
Istockanalyst.com, July 27, 2011
Kimberly Corbin, President and CEO, nd Kimberly Corbin, attended the 2011 Executive Leadership Council Black Women's Leaders Symposium...

NBMBAA Twin Cities Chapter Awards $40000 in Scholarships at 30th ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GALA!
Free Press, July 27, 2011
Forty-thousand dollars worth of scholarships will be awarded to eleven college and university students by the Twin Cities chapter of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) at its 30th annual scholarship gala.

Pictures from the NBMBAA 33rd Annual Conference & Exposition
Black Perspective, July 26, 2011
On Tuesday, July 12 at the City Hall Atrium, Mayor Kasim Reed, City of Atlanta, joinned President and CEO, Kimberly Corbin of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAAR), in announcing that the NBMBAAR 33rd Annual...

Black MBA of Central Florida Raises Next Generation of MBA Greats
Black Perspective, May 22, 2011
In response, the Central Florida chapter of the National Black MBA Association is doubling its efforts to buoy young, gifted African American scholars through the national Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) program...

National Black MBA Association Honors Grads in NYC
Rolling Out, May 12, 2011
Even with the LeBron James-Miami Heat game blaring in the background, that contest seemed to pale in comparison to the excitement and nervous energy wafting off scores of soon-to-be African American MBA and doctoral graduates of metro New York City...