Ascend UIUC Chapter
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Who Are We?
Ascend is the largest, non-profit Pan-Asian organization for business professionals in North America. Established in 2005, Ascend has grown to serve professionals and corporations across various professions and across multiple industries.
Ascend reaches 60,000 people with 40+ student chapters and 18 professional chapters located in both the United States and Canada around major business hubs and educational institutions. We offer robust professional development and career enhancement programs designed to cultivate Pan-Asian talent. In addition, the National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA), Ascend’s national organization for MBA professionals and students, fosters Competent, Committed, Competitive, and Collaborative global MBA leaders to fulfill diverse talent pipelines.
Ascend Foundation's research provides the basis to the development of our leadership and development programs.
40+
Student Chapters
18
Professional Chapters
60,000
Members across the United States and Canada
Our Mission
The Ascend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Chapter was established in 2008 in order to further Ascend's global mission at our campus. The UIUC Chapter is dedicated towards supporting the professional development of all Asians in business fields. By hosting career development presentations, managing a mentorship program, organizing philanthropic activities, and creating a program specifically to introduce our new members to Ascend's culture, the UIUC Chapter takes pride in all the opportunities we provide for our members to grow as rising business leaders.
Our Three Pillars
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Family
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Professional
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Leadership
We foster a community of people who strive for excellence in not only their academics but also in their relationships.
We focus
on adding value to our members through our professional development events, mentorship program, and company presentations.
We place importance in being a leader. Whether it be taking initiative, supporting others, or learning to develop oneself, Ascend is a team of talented young leaders.
Our Alumni said..
“I not only made great friendships and memories but also gained a lot of opportunities and skills/knowledge through Ascend that made me who I am now.”
— Martin Seo ‘19
“Ever since I joined Ascend as a freshman, this 6-letter word has been my magical spell and it brought me so many good friends and memories.”
— Annie Wang ‘17
“Throughout a variety of leadership positions within Ascend, I learned all of the soft skills I use eery day at work nowadays and the Ascend family has been there for me whenever I was in need of advice or help. Ascenders even came to my wedding in Atlanta two years ago!”