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Mastering analytics in the Bay Area
“What impacted me the most during the Community Impact Initiative is seeing how directly analysis connects to business strategy and shapes where teams focus their time and effort. It made it clear how the work translates into real decisions and how analytics is used in practice.” – Eric (Yunke) Zhong, MS in Business Analytics'26
Leveraging AI to solve complex problems
“Through the AI Strategic Hub, I developed a Bitcoin trading model for Vero Ventures that autonomously executes trades, allowing me to apply advanced analytics in a real-world setting.” – Govind Alagappan, MS in Business Analytics'26
From Ivory Coast to Fenway: How Abou-Bakar Ouattara built community far from home
From moving across continents to becoming a graduate student speaker at Fenway Park, Abou-Bakar Ouattara's journey at D'Amore-McKim was shaped by leadership, mentorship, and a commitment to community. After earning degrees in business administration and accounting, Ouattara will begin his career in wealth management at EY while continuing to support initiatives serving underserved communities in the Ivory Coast.
Five years of F1RST Scholars: A program built on belonging reshaped what's possible
What began as a student idea five years ago has grown into a community that continues to shape the first-generation student experience at D'Amore-McKim. Founded on the belief that support should extend beyond access alone, the F1RST Scholars Program has connected students with mentorship, industry exposure, and a strong sense of belonging
Why World Cup Ticket Prices Are So High
Kate Ashley tells Time that the dynamic pricing model FIFA is using for this year's World Cup tickets does point to an “element of greed.”
Torn by war, Israelis and Palestinians tie their fortunes together
0:50 co-founder Amir Grinstein founded the program seven years ago, believing that building businesses together would also build lasting bridges.
This student flagged risk and posted a profit on $1M investment during co-op at a Greek bank
Northeastern student Rowan Frew, DMSB'26, completed a co-op with Piraeus Bank, the leading bank in Greece.
Four Strategy Tools Every Small Business Owner Should Know
Porter's Five Forces, SWOT analysis, customer value propositions, and unit economics are not just for big companies. Used together, they can help entrepreneurs understand competition, sharpen positioning, and make smarter financial decisions.
Herron named Best Teacher by the graduate Class of 2026
Students say the finance professor packaged complex topics in ways that made them easier to digest.