#206 - The Inspiring Legacy of Dr. Alfred L Edwards

In this episode, guest host Nathalie Flores explores the life and legacy of Dr. Alfred L Edwards, a prominent figure in the history of business school education. Nathalie chats with two former students who knew Dr. Edwards well and helped him usher in a new era of diversity for MBA programs.

We’ll also hear from current students working hard to keep Dr. Edwards’ legacy alive during the annual ALE Conference at the University of Michigan.

Links from this episode:

Learn more about the ALE Conference

Black Business Student Association

Hispanic Business Students Association


We want to hear your feedback. What do you like about the show, what can we improve, and what would you like us to talk about? Leave a review to let us know, or you can reach us at BBUPodcast@umich.edu.

Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

  • Host: Nathalie Flores
  • Panel: Miguel Corral, Ian Bridges, Ralph Johnson, Chekesha Kidd
  • Executive Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai, Nathalie Flores
  • Editing: Jonah Brockman

Copyright 2018 - University of Michigan



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2356 232

Suggested Podcasts

Oxford University

Emory College Language Center, Podcast created by Mohammad Owais Khan

Mint - HT Smartcast

The Power Lunch

Rip Esselstyn

Indiana Constructors, Inc.

Julian and Miranda Alcaraz