{"id":438,"date":"2025-08-08T02:39:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T02:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucla.nus.edu.sg\/blog\/?p=438"},"modified":"2025-08-08T02:59:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T02:59:39","slug":"best-brightest-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ucla.nus.edu.sg\/blog\/best-brightest-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Excellence: Poets &amp; Quants 2025 Best &amp; Brightest Feature"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are thrilled to share some exciting news \u2014 our student, Stephen Terzolo, has been featured in Poets &amp; Quants\u2019 2025 Best &amp; Brightest list. This prestigious recognition highlights rising stars in the business education community who are making a significant impact through leadership, innovation, and potential.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the Poets &amp; Quants Best &amp; Brightest?<\/strong><br \/>\nPoets &amp; Quants\u2019 Best &amp; Brightest is an annual feature that celebrates the most talented and promising MBA students worldwide. Selected through a rigorous process, these individuals exemplify excellence in academics, leadership, and community involvement. The list showcases future leaders who are shaping the business landscape and inspiring their peers.<\/p>\n<p>Read more about it <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/poetsandquantsforexecs.com\/students\/2025-best-brightest-executive-mba-stephen-terzolo-ucla-anderson-and-national-university-of-singapore\/\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We Are Proud of Stephen<\/strong><br \/>\nIt\u2019s a proud moment for us to see Stephen recognized among the brightest emerging talents in business education. His dedication, innovative mindset, and passion for making a difference truly embody what this recognition stands for. We are confident that Stephen\u2019s journey is only beginning\u2014and we look forward to seeing the incredible impact he will continue to make.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations, Stephen \u2014 and to all our students making remarkable strides on their leadership journeys. This recognition is a testament to your hard work and potential.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>More information about The UCLA-NUS EMBA Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Click <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/ucla.nus.edu.sg\/\">here<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to learn more about the UCLA-NUS EMBA program and why it is the program designed for global leaders.<br \/>\nAlternatively, click <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/ucla-nus-executive-mba\/consultation\">here<\/a><\/span> to schedule a 1 on 1 zoom call with our admissions staff.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are thrilled to share some exciting news \u2014 our student, Stephen Terzolo, has been featured in Poets &amp; Quants\u2019 2025 Best &amp; Brightest list. 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