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Kellogg faculty, students, and alumni are at the forefront of the use of finance as a tool for social change.

Kellogg prepares students to lead, produces research to inform practice, and runs programs that influence the field, across the spectrum of impact and sustainable finance. A robust curriculum that blends advanced financial education with sustainability principles ensures that students are equipped for impact finance careers in venture capital, private equity, public markets, corporate finance, and philanthropy. Experiential opportunities like the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge, MIINT, and the Venture Capital Lab allow students to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios, developing innovative financial solutions that focus on social and environmental benefits. Kellogg's strong network of alumni and professionals in these sectors ensures that students have access to leading industry mentors.

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Kellogg is advancing the field of impact finance through pivotal initiatives that not only foster cutting-edge research and innovative financial solutions but also build a strong community of scholars and practitioners dedicated to integrating sustainability into financial markets globally.

The first impact and sustainable finance student competition, the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge invites teams of graduate students from around the world to develop and pitch creative financial approaches to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges.
A group of Kellogg Two-Year MBAs were this year's finalists during the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge
Professor Megan Kashner speaks at the Impact & Sustainable Finance Faculty Consortium meeting in Singapore in June 2024.
The Impact and Sustainable Finance Faculty Consortium at Kellogg is the primary membership society for academics teaching impact finance. The Consortium forges connections between faculty members from around the world who teach and research in the realm of impact investing and sustainable finance.
Founded in 1996, The Moskowitz Prize is awarded each year to the paper best representing outstanding research on sustainable and responsible investing and the financial implications of responsible business practices in capital markets.
The Kellogg School of Management’s Global Hub building stands prominently along the water, its modern glass facade reflecting the clear blue sky. The striking architecture is framed by leafy tree branches, highlighting the serene and picturesque campus setting.

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