John Byrne

Nanjing, San Francisco

Editor-in-Chief at Poets&Quants

Founder of C-Change Media & former Executive Editor of BusinessWeek, Digital Journalism Advocate

Articles

Harvard, Stanford & Wharton MBAs On How Admission Consultants Helped Them Get In

1 week ago | poetsandquants.com | John Byrne

When a mob of Trump supporters attacked the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021, Matthew Bernard was in the building on a Congressional fellowship. Three years later, when applying to Harvard Business School’s highly selective MBA program, he decided to write about that traumatic experience. A third-generation naval aviator, Bernard had spent more than ten years in the U.S. Navy, including a stint as an assistant strike operations officer.
Dean Martin Wallin On Business Education Headwinds

1 week ago | poetsandquants.com | John Byrne

It’s getting harder to ignore the storm clouds gathering over business schools. Across much of higher ed, declining birth rates mean fewer students, and with less public funding to go around, many schools are being forced to raise tuition or cut back. For business schools, the pressure is especially intense. Students are weighing the high cost of a degree against cheaper, faster alternatives—from company-run training programs to online certifications.
From Admissions To Internships: How To Ace All Your MBA Interviews

2 weeks ago | poetsandquants.com | John Byrne

In this session, Angela Guido, founder of MBA Protocol, and Heather Soderquist, Head of Student Success, explore the critical role of storytelling in interviews to enhance communication skills. Participants will learn how to convey confidence authentically, build emotional connection in virtual settings, and articulate their value in a way that is both persuasive and sincere.
Three Notable Recognitions For The Questrom Community

2 weeks ago | poetsandquants.com | John Byrne

Boston University’s Questrom School of Business recently saw members of its community recognized for their contributions across business innovation, academic research, and social impact. These recognitions reflect the wide-ranging paths pursued by members of the Questrom community—from startups and academic research to social service leadership.
Three Notable Recognitions For The Questrom Community

2 weeks ago | finance.yahoo.com | John Byrne

John A. Byrne Thu, May 1, 2025, 8:58 AM 2 min read The Atrium at Boston University's Questrom School of Business The atrium at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business Boston University’s Questrom School of Business recently saw members of its community recognized for their contributions across business innovation, academic research, and social impact.
Olin Business School Makes A Big Bet On The Business Of Health

2 weeks ago | poetsandquants.com | John Byrne

When Olin Business School Dean Mike Mazzeo led the creation of a new strategic plan for the school, one new North Star emerged as a strategic imperative: developing true distinction in the business of health. It wasn’t merely a takeaway from the strategy sessions. It became a guiding mandate for moving forward. “Given the tremendous growth of the health sector in our economy, it’s a place where we have a unique opportunity to demonstrate impact,” he says.
Olin Business School Makes A Big Bet On The Business Of Health

2 weeks ago | finance.yahoo.com | John Byrne

Unlock stock picks and a broker-level newsfeed that powers Wall Street. John A. Byrne Wed, Apr 30, 2025, 9:00 AM 5 min read Olin Business School Michael Mazzeo will become the new dean of the Olin Business School at Washington University (Photo credit: Doug Birkenheuer/WUSTL When Olin Business School Dean Mike Mazzeo led the creation of a new strategic plan for the school, one new North Star emerged as a strategic imperative: developing true distinction in the business of health.
Kozminski University's Grzegorz Mazurek On The Challenges Facing Business Education

2 weeks ago | poetsandquants.com | John Byrne

These are difficult times for higher education leaders. With declining birth rates and a shrinking college-age population, many business schools are facing an existential enrollment crisis. State and federal funding for higher education has been steadily declining, forcing many institutions to increase tuition or cut programs. Rising tuition costs, combined with reduced financial aid, and increasing student debt, risk making business education a privilege for the few.
He Went From Making $30K to $200K -- Why The MBA Is The Most Underrated Path To Wealth

3 weeks ago | poetsandquants.com | John Byrne

Reddit posts range from hostile and cynical to insightful, even expert commentary. Sure, the platform can be an echo chamber where provocative posts go viral and comments can be extremely biased and misinformed. But you can also find deep, thoughtful posts from a culture of anonymity that encourages honesty and vulnerability. Such is the case by a young man from a lower middle-class family whose first job out of school paid $30,000 at a nonprofit where he was a writer.
A Star Professor Dings Stanford For Denying A Colleague Tenure

3 weeks ago | poetsandquants.com | John Byrne

One of the most famous professors at Stanford Graduate School of Business is dissing the school he has made home for nearly 46 years. The reason: Stanford denied tenure to a colleague who is an associate professor. Jeffrey Pfeffer, who has pioneered the field of power and influence, is so upset with a decision to not tenure Michal Kosinski, an associate professor of organizational behavior, that he published a heavily critical essay on his LinkedIn feed.