DukeAWIB

Duke MBA Association of Women in Business

"Creating a place where women+ at Fuqua feel included, supported, and empowered to embark on their personal and professional journey. Engage Fuqua community in the push for gender equity in the workplace and beyond."
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AWib's mission

The vision of Duke Fuqua’s Association of Women in Business (AWIB) is “Helping Women Succeed in the Business World.” We are a professional development club for Fuqua students that provides career support, promotes connections among the community, and raises awareness of the unique issues and challenges that women face in the workplace.

awib at work

Above: Prospective students learn how to use design thinking to solve issues in business and society.

Left: Fallon Ukpe, MD, MBA, and author of “Life is a Squiggly Line” addresses attendees of the 2020 Women’s Weekend.

AWIB'S activities

Recruiting the Next Generation of Women Leaders at Fuqua

We host an annual Weekend for Women for prospective students, as well as create Women's programming during admitted students Blue Devil Weekend.

Developing a Community for Women within Fuqua

We connect students through creating programming such as "Dinner with Six Strangers" to provide opportunities for women to build ties with each other.

Promoting Health and Wellness

We find fun and unique ways to stay healthy and engage with our community by planning events like "Goat Yoga at Hux Family Farm" and "Sync Studio Spin Class."

Helping Women at Fuqua Achieve Their Professional Aspirations

We consistently have a full calendar of events in collaboration with employers searching for female talent. We connect women at Fuqua with recruiters who support female talent.

Leading Conversations in the Fuqua Community about Women in Business

We have established meaningful ways for male allies to engage with AWIB through a variety of events, including hosting a Male Ambassador Program-led discussion of the gender climate at Fuqua.

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