Harvard Business School

Kelly, 51, a mother of five who lives in the Midwest, wants to get back into the workforce after a 20-year absence -- a challenging prospect in today's weak hiring environment. But with the right focus and preparation, she can still transition from stay-at-home mom back to paid employee.

University of Chicago edged out Harvard for the top spot in this year's Bloomberg Businessweek ranking of MBA programs. Chicago's marks were slightly higher for teaching, but both schools ranked tops for helping students find jobs.

The global economy is awash in venture capital seeking the next big thing. But if America is to create start-ups again like it did in the 1990s, Harvard Business School professor William Sahlman thinks two specific things need to happen.

The Mommy Track has gained traction over the last 15 years.A new study released by U.C. Berkeley's Haas School of Business shows that a surprising number of women who got Harvard MBA's have dropped out of the work force to become stay at home moms by their 15-year reunions. The study, titled...