Community

Foster is widely known for its tight-knit and collaborative culture, where students help each other become better professionals. Outside of the classroom, passions and interests unite as students enjoy the region’s active lifestyle, program activities, like the Challenge for Charity, or the many MBA special interest clubs.

The Foster Fit

“Fit” is a complex idea that incorporates elements like culture, location, size, business relationships, student community, and much more.

Our cohort has been the most influential part of my MBA experience. Learning to work with others from a variety of backgrounds and styles has made me a better collaborator, team member, and leader.

— Samantha Sangrey | Eve MBA 2021

Evening MBA Students at Foster

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Foster

We hope that you will find the Foster School a welcoming place where you are challenged to learn and grow as a part of an inclusive and diverse community.

A community where all members feel seen, heard and supported and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. A community that strives to incorporate inclusion, diversity, and equity perspectives into every decision we make.

Foster’s Guiding Principles

DEI is everyone’s work
Listen First
Systemic over episodic change
Progress not perfection 

Clubs and Associations

The MBA Association (MBAA) at the Foster School of Business offers a wide variety of opportunities to engage, from Diversity clubs to Professional Associations and Extracurricular activities. As a member, you will have a chance to take part in all of the student-run events and activities, and make use of the countless resources that are made available by the MBAA to the Foster School of Business MBA Association.

Foster Faculty

Our world-class faculty draw upon their cutting-edge research and current practices to create a relevant, engaging learning experience. When combined with on-campus visits from business leaders, study tours, and consulting projects, Foster students accelerate their learning by gaining real-world experience.

Our students get to know Foster’s MBA faculty

Connections to the business community

The Northwest is known for innovators and big thinkers—Amazon, Microsoft, PACCAR, Starbucks, Costco, Nordstrom—and is an incubation site for start-ups bound to be the next big thing. Regardless of the company size or sector, you can find Foster MBA graduates at the center of the action. Check out our Evening MBA class profile to get a sense of the firms represented in our community.

Frank Discussions

At the intersection of business and education, Frank Discussions is a series of brief executive interviews with the leaders defining innovation and industry today and tomorrow. Hosted by Frank Hodge, the Orin & Janet Smith Endowed Dean at the University of Washington’s Michael G. Foster School of Business, Frank Discussions looks beyond the business decisions making headlines to shed light on how and why great leaders do what they do.

Student Life at Foster

Students are active both inside and outside the classroom, engaging in enriching experiences and making connections while pursuing both personal and professional growth.

My classmates have been amazing! During my first year in the program, I really leaned on my MBA team as I was navigating the challenges of balancing school and work. Not only have my classmates been great resources when I have questions about class material, they’ve also enriched my learning experience by sharing anecdotes from their careers and creating engaging classroom discussions.

— Jordan Mixsell | Evening MBA 2022