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What does Team Fuqua mean for Duke MBA students once they arrive on campus?
In this episode of The mbaMission Podcast, mbaMission Senior Consultant Harold Simansky and Founder Jeremy Shinewald continue their conversation with Shari Hubert, associate dean of admissions at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. This time, they move beyond admissions to explore Fuqua’s paired principles, leadership development model, student-led community, alumni culture, Duke University connections, and Durham setting.
Shari explains how Fuqua turns values into practice through C-LEAD teams, COLE Fellows, peer coaching, admissions fellows, career fellows, and other student leadership roles. She also discusses why Fuqua emphasizes IQ, EQ, and DQ—Decency Quotient—how students use Duke University’s broader academic ecosystem, and why Durham and the Research Triangle Park region often surprise students with all they have to offer.
For applicants comparing Duke Fuqua with peer MBA programs, this episode offers a closer look at the school’s collaborative environment, diverse perspectives, and give-and-receive culture.
Part one of mbaMission’s interview with Shari Hebert.
00:00 What Team Fuqua Means Beyond Admissions
01:22 How the Paired Principles Shape the Community
03:51 Why Fuqua Teaches IQ, EQ, and Decency Quotient
06:40 How Fuqua Students Benefit from Duke University Access
10:06 What Durham and Research Triangle Park Add to the MBA Experience
12:44 How Alumni Carry Team Fuqua Forward
16:15 Why Student-Driven Leadership Defines Fuqua
18:42 How C-LEAD Turns Teamwork into Practice
25:10 Why Diverse Perspectives Matter to Learning
29:28 What Applicants Misunderstand About Durham
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