Engagement at the Tepper School
At the Tepper School, we are committed to creating and growing an community that affords all students, staff, faculty, alumni, and business partners with a true sense of belonging. Together, we can create, impact, and sustain change.
By aligning our core values with Carnegie Mellon's ongoing commitment to engagement, and through student initiatives, professional development opportunities, and ongoing education, we are uniquely positioned to educate the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs who will be the value creators and pioneers of change for business and society.
Our Core Value Themes (CARE)
Climate, Culture, and Community
We will work toward strengthening our communities, both internally and externally. The climate, culture, and community impact how our people perceive the safety and supportiveness of our environment.
Access and Equity
We will maintain an infrastructure where talented people from every background and life experience can access, fully participate, and receive what they need to succeed at Tepper School.
Recruitment and Retention
We will focus our efforts on recruiting, retaining, and developing people. We will focus on how individuals can add to our culture and community vs. fit in.
Education and Scholarship
We will ensure that we educate people in our classrooms with lens focused on engagement. We aspire to be viewed as a vibrant hub of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou
Tepper School Dean and Professor of Finance
A Note From Our Dean
"As Dean of the Tepper School, I am committed to making this community and environment one that is more inclusive and diverse, where everyone has a voice and feels a sense of belonging.
We’re looking ahead: what are we going to do, where are we headed?
These are the questions we are here to answer today."
Rebekah Hughey, M.D. | Online Hybrid MBA 2026
“Engaging with diverse groups has broadened my perspective and fostered a greater sense of connection. Achieving a unique balance of global perspective, people-centric leadership, and data-driven decision-making has been at the heart of my Tepper School experience.”
Rebekah Hughey, M.D. is a physician and Online Hybrid MBA student at the Tepper School. As Vice President of Alumni Affairs for the Black Business Association, Hughey strengthens engagement between alumni and current students, providing mentorship and networking opportunities.
Cultural Intelligence & Thought Leadership
Tepper School researchers and faculty members are using data-informed approaches to study the impact of engagement on business. From sustainability and current economic trends to gender inequities and inclusive business practices, our faculty aren't just informing the conversation: they're leading it.