Issue Fall 2025

Table of Contents

Featured Stories

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This Is Our Story

After extensive community input, Haas strengthens its strategic narrative in updated branding, embracing human leadership in the age of AI.

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The Personal Touch

In an era of algorithms, mentorships offer the experience and connections technology lacks—enriching students and alumni alike.

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Future-Focused Learning

UC Berkeley Executive Education brings Haas wisdom to an ever-expanding global audience, helping leaders solve problems and transform business.

Insight

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A Winning Combination

Why teams of U.S.-born and immigrant founders have an advantage

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The Backtrack Trap

How ‘doubling-back aversion’ hurts productivity

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Pedigree’s New Power

Why AI will cause a reliance on status

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Dynamic Links

Your network in action

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Differentiating Haas

Moving business forward from the human edge of innovation

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Compassion Counts

Employees don’t want just capable leaders

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AI’s Gender Gap

Distrust of artificial intelligence puts women at risk

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Democracy Boot Camp

Political training program helps candidates win elections

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Performance Enhancement

How AI helps workers learn faster

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Welcome Retreat

Renovated lounge provides relaxing, collaborative space

Alumni Profiles

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Noah East, BS 22, Professional Musician

Confidence Without Attitude

Alexandra McManus, MBA 02, Co-founder and CEO, Eyrus

Question the Status Quo

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Melanie (Akwule) Nnogo, MBA 19, Founder and CEO, MINWO Inc.

Students Always

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Richard Hart, BCEMBA 12, Director of New Construction, Frontline Wildfire Defense

Beyond Yourself

Worldwide Events

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Worldwide Events Fall 2025

Alumni Notes

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Alumni Notes Fall 2025

Road to Success

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Once Upon a Farm

Alum helps transform kids’ nutrition

In Memoriam

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Remembering Those Lost

A list of recently deceased community members

More Reading

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