Thank you for your interest in The Duke MBA Women’s Leadership Weekend on November 5-8, 2026!
The Duke MBA Women’s Leadership Weekend celebrates the power of women and allies working together to shape the future of business and create more inclusive organizations and communities. Across business schools and within the highest levels of corporate leadership, women remain underrepresented. At Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, we believe meaningful change is accelerated when women and allies work together to create more inclusive organizations and communities. As a leader in business education, Duke is committed to building a diverse learning community and empowering women and those who advocate alongside them to drive positive change across industries and organizations.
The Duke MBA Women’s Leadership Weekend provides prospective candidates with a unique opportunity to experience Duke alongside women and individuals who share a commitment to advancing gender equity and inclusive leadership. Participants will engage with current students, faculty, staff, accomplished alumnae, and allies from across the Fuqua community while experiencing the collaborative culture that defines Team Fuqua. This event will be held in person at The Fuqua School of Business in Durham, North Carolina.
The entire Duke community is deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Fuqua values and welcomes individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, identities, experiences, and perspectives. This weekend is open to all individuals, regardless of gender, who support our mission and share an interest in learning more about women in business and the role that allyship plays in creating more equitable and inclusive organizations. Throughout the event, we will highlight the experiences, perspectives, and leadership journeys of women within our community while recognizing the importance of allies in fostering belonging and expanding opportunities for others. We are committed to creating an environment where every participant feels welcomed, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Hosted by student leaders from the Association of Women in Business (AWIB), attendees will gain valuable insights into the MBA application process and Duke’s academic offerings while participating in professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and community-building activities led by current students, alumnae, and allies. Together, these experiences provide a distinctive opportunity to explore Duke MBA programs while engaging with one of Fuqua’s most vibrant student organizations.
Fuqua’s Commitment to Diversity
At Fuqua, we are committed to building and sustaining a multicultural and intellectually diverse community by celebrating and valuing diversity in all its forms—including background, perspective, work experience, age, ethnicity, gender, race, beliefs, and talents. We believe that the richest learning occurs when people with different experiences and viewpoints come together.
The Duke MBA experience broadens perspectives and fosters the curiosity, empathy, and openness necessary to navigate an increasingly interconnected world. This commitment to diversity has long been a cornerstone of the Duke community and remains one of the many reasons organizations around the globe seek out Fuqua graduates. Through collaboration and exposure to diverse ideas, our students develop the mindset and leadership skills needed to create meaningful impact in business and beyond.