As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to look back at some of the most compelling stories from across Goizueta Business School this year. From groundbreaking research and transformational gifts to inspiring alumni journeys and moments of unexpected joy, these stories capture the creativity, leadership, and community that define Goizueta.
Thank you to the students, alumni, faculty, staff, and partners who shared their work—and their stories—with us this year. If you missed any along the way (or want to revisit a favorite), here are some of the standout moments from EmoryBusiness.com in 2025.
Innovating for Health, Safety, and Recovery
Redefining Recovery: Alumnae Create KickIt Pajamas for Women Battling Cancer
Two Goizueta alumnae turn personal experience into purpose, creating a company focused on comfort, dignity, and healing for women undergoing cancer treatment. This story highlights empathy-driven entrepreneurship at its best.
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Methadone, Made Safer: How Edwin Kendrick’s Smart Device Redefines Pain Management
A powerful example of innovation with impact, this story follows Edwin Kendrick’s work to improve patient safety through a smart device designed to reduce risks associated with methadone treatment. It’s a reminder of how entrepreneurial thinking can directly improve lives.
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Meet the People (and Pets) of Goizueta
Meet the Doggies of Goizueta
One of the year’s most joyful reads, this fan-favorite story introduces the four-legged friends who bring extra smiles (and tail wags) to campus life. Proof that community comes in many forms.
Meet the Doggies of Goizueta.
Meet Bill Brosius: Building a Legacy of Mentorship and Meaningful Connections at Goizueta
This profile explores Bill Brosius’s lasting impact on the Goizueta community through mentorship, relationship-building, and a deep commitment to student success.
Meet Bill Brosius.
Meet Matt Smith: Emory’s Executive Director of Veteran Initiatives
This piece spotlights Matt Smith’s role in strengthening Emory’s support for veterans and military-affiliated students—and the broader impact of that work across the university.
Meet Matt Smith.
Meet Monica and Caleb John: Leading Beyond the Uniform
A compelling portrait of leadership, service, and transition, this story follows Monica and Caleb John as they bring lessons from military life into business and beyond.
Meet Monica and Caleb John.
Learning for What’s Next
Artificial Intelligence and the Extended Workday
As AI reshapes how and when we work, this timely piece centered on research from Goizueta’s Wei Jiang examines the implications for productivity, boundaries, and the future of work—offering insight grounded in research and real-world experience.
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Enhanced Full-Time MBA Curriculum Delivers What the Future Demands
Goizueta’s refreshed Full-Time MBA curriculum reflects the evolving needs of today’s business landscape, with an emphasis on adaptability, leadership, and real-world relevance.
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Entrepreneurship and Community Growth
New Graduates and a New Neighborhood: Start:ME Accelerator Expands in 2025
Start:ME’s expansion brings new energy and opportunity to Atlanta neighborhoods, supporting local entrepreneurs and strengthening community-driven economic growth.
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Meet the First Cohort of the Techstars Emory Founders Catalyst Program
This story introduces the inaugural founders selected for a new collaboration between Goizueta and Techstars, spotlighting bold ideas and the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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Big Moments and Milestones
Goizueta Business School Announces Transformational $5M Gift to Establish the B.L. Harbert Real Estate Center
A major philanthropic milestone, this gift paves the way for expanded learning, research, and industry engagement in real estate at Goizueta.
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Goizueta Executive MBA Student Scott Kelly Goes Viral After Hilarious Résumé Mix-Up
Sometimes impact comes with humor. This lighthearted and widely shared story captures an unexpected viral moment—and the grace with which Scott Kelly handled it.
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