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News From PEP

Finance, Research
Date
February 17, 2025
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Finance, Research
Private Equity Program News

Closing the Gender Gap: Why Private Equity Needs More Women in Leadership

Despite equal representation in MBA programs, women remain underrepresented in US private equity. A report by Professor Michael Ewens finds that achieving gender parity requires firms to attract, retain, and promote more women and offers strategies to support this goal.
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Date
May 29, 2026
Private Equity Program News

Private Equity Alumni News and Updates - Summer 2026

We have re-started the Alumni News feature of the Private Equity Program newsletter.We would love to hear from you, our alums, about your news. Please reach out to keep us updated - [email protected]!Recent grads with an asterisk (*) indicate one of the Private Equity Fellows  
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Date
December 15, 2025
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Private Equity Program News

Private Equity Alumni News and Updates - Winter 2025

After a hiatus, we have re-started the Alumni News feature of the Private Equity Program newsletter.We would love to hear from you, our alums, about your news. Please reach out to keep us updated - [email protected]!Recent grads with an asterisk (*) indicate one of the Private Equity Fellows  
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Date
May 01, 2026
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Youth About Business Camp 2026, Hosted by Private Equity Program at Columbia Business School

Columbia Business School is hosting a 5-day business camp from July 6-10, 2026 or July 13-17, 2026, for high school students ages 14-17.Participants will take on executive roles, negotiate mock deals, and present to professional panels while exploring different business functions.The program targets students new to business, those in business clubs, and high-potential students seeking challenges. It focuses on building confidence, leadership skills, career exploration, and networking with professionals.Limited to 50 students with scholarships available. Applications through Youth About Business.
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Date
May 29, 2026
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Private Equity Program News

Meet the New Private Equity Fellows (Class of 2027)

The Private Equity Program at Columbia Business School has launched an updated incarnation of the Private Equity Fellows which is in an application-only program for full-time MBA students by the Private Equity Program at Columbia Business School.  The specialized program is tailored to cover the needs of our most promising MBA PE candidates, while helping our alumni working in the industry by creating a condensed resume book of dedicated candidates. The Program provides participants -- who complete set requirements -- priority access to curriculum, career resources, and activities.  The Fellows Program enables the PE Program to provide scalable, high-impact support to those most likely to succeed in the competitive PE landscape. The PE Fellows must show a high degree of leadership and fulfill service requirements and complete a set amount of PE electives.. Meet the new participants of the PE Fellows Program from the Class of 2027Learn more about the Class of 2025 PE Fellows, and the Class of 2026 PE Fellows Candidates.Learn more about participating in the Private Equity Fellows Program.  
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PEP In the Media

Fortune
September 18, 2024

Trump Media lockup deadline leaves Trump with a choice: trigger a fire sale or hold a meme stock

Could Donald Trump’s next financial move send shockwaves through his media empire?Columbia Business School’s finance professor, Michael Ewens, gave his expert commentary to Fortune on a high-stakes financial dilemma involving Donald Trump and his media company, TMTG. As Trump’s lockup period for selling shares nears its expiration, Ewens provides his insights into the potential consequences of a massive sell-off or a strategic hold. The risk of a “fire sale” could severely impact stockholders, including Trump himself.This article offers a valuable window into the financial dynamics that could shape the future of TMTG—and the fortunes of those invested in it.Why does this decision matter so much? What could happen to Trump’s stake and the value of Truth Social? Read the full article for more about the financial and strategic intricacies that are playing out behind the scenes.

Mentioned Faculty

Michael Ewens

Michael Ewens

David L. and Elsie M. Dodd Professor of Finance
Finance Division
Co-director
Private Equity Program
Columbia Business Magazine
May 31, 2024

Closing the Deal in the Classroom - and Beyond

An ever-changing private equity landscape requires a state-of-the-art curriculum.

Mentioned Faculty

Michael Ewens

Michael Ewens

David L. and Elsie M. Dodd Professor of Finance
Finance Division
Co-director
Private Equity Program
Photo of Prof. Donna Hitscherich

Donna Hitscherich

Senior Lecturer in Discipline in Business
Finance Division
Co-director
Private Equity Program
Bernstein Faculty Leader
Bernstein Center for Leadership and Ethics
Emmanuel A. Yimfor

Emmanuel A. Yimfor

Assistant Professor of Business
Finance Division
Bloomberg
November 8, 2023

Sequoia China Rebranding Is High-Stakes Leadership Test

Private Equity Program

Mentioned Faculty

Photo of Prof. Donna Hitscherich

Donna Hitscherich

Senior Lecturer in Discipline in Business
Finance Division
Co-director
Private Equity Program
Bernstein Faculty Leader
Bernstein Center for Leadership and Ethics
CNBC
July 11, 2023

Corporate America Has a Debt Problem...

Highlighted by Columbia Business School, this media piece showcases Topics and Areas of Expertise about our esteemed faculty. The content is specifically curated from the publication that showcased the mentioned faculty and/or research, emphasizing its contributions in various fields. The featured Topics and Areas of Expertise reflects the school's commitment to sharing valuable insights and knowledge.

Mentioned Faculty

Photo of Prof. Donna Hitscherich

Donna Hitscherich

Senior Lecturer in Discipline in Business
Finance Division
Co-director
Private Equity Program
Bernstein Faculty Leader
Bernstein Center for Leadership and Ethics

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