Kandasi Griffiths
"I was eager to take advantage of the opportunities across Duke my second year, so I enrolled in a bell hooks class in the Gender and Sexuality Department. Even though I came into the MBA with a passion for women of color entrepreneurs, I never thought I would be able to take a course like this for Fuqua credit. It’s been amazing!"
Daytime MBA
Prior Education:
Princeton University
Why I Chose Fuqua
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For my MBA, I knew I wanted to focus on impact investing and wanted a school that had robust offerings in that field. CASE was a significant driver in deciding to apply to Fuqua, but it was the people I met that clarified this is where I wanted to be.
I never felt like just an application number in my interactions with Admissions, staff, and faculty. They really got to know my goals of studying abroad, scaling my business, and building a community for myself and my partner by introducing me to the International Programs Office, Innovation & Entrepreneurship center, and alumni in the BBSA (formerly BLMBAO) and Pride communities. Every student I cold-emailed responded and was genuinely interested in helping me through the process. After attending the admitted student weekend, I walked away with dozens of people I wanted to get to know more!
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5 Events or Festivals That You’ve Got to Go to in the Triangle
- Durham Art Walk. There is a thriving art scene in Downtown Durham, and it’s on full display every month. Art galleries, studios, and businesses open up their spaces to the public, and I discover something new every time.
- Black August in the Park. Every August the Black communities across the Triangle throw a massive block party near Durham Central Park. With music, delicious food, dancing, double-dutch, and people of all ages, it was such a joyful occasion!
- NC Museum of Art. It requires a drive out to Raleigh, but it’s worth it! While the museum has a lot of incredible exhibits inside, my favorite activitiy has been exploring the sculpture garden outside.
- Durham Pride (in September). Not in June or corporate-focused like most Pride activities, Durham Pride centers the community, schools, and local organizations and takes place once the many students are back in town. It is so wholesome and fun!
- Slam Poetry Jam at the Hayti Community Center in Durham. I started attending the monthly poetry slam to hear local artists share their work and compete for the audience vote. Snaps, claps, and cheers welcome!
My Fuqua Activities
Keller Scholar
CASE Impact Scholar
CASE Fellow
CASE i3 Fellow
Arts@Fuqua Literature VP
BBSA Alumni Relations VP
EVCC Entrepreneurship VP
MBAA Health & Wellness Cabinet