Despite changing perspectives on higher education value, elite MBA programs at Stanford, Harvard, and Wharton continue to lead in job placement and six-figure salaries, particularly in technology and consulting sectors. Newly released QS rankings name Wharton the top global MBA program, overtaking Stanford after six years. Concurrently, Cornell University faces internal and national scrutiny over student-led diversity guidelines advising non-minority MBA candidates on participation in identity-based recruiting conferences, fueling debate over inclusion policies and career access amidst culture wars.