HANOVER, NH, September 11, 2024 – The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth has become the first college campus to introduce MilkMate’s innovative breast pumping solution, underscoring its commitment to supporting MBA students, faculty, and staff who are balancing the demands of parenthood with their academic and professional aspirations. This initiative reflects Tuck’s broader dedication to creating a supportive environment for women in business and ensuring that all members of its community can thrive.
With increasing numbers of women pursuing advanced degrees, the need for supportive infrastructure on college campuses has never been more critical. Research from the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) shows that 70% of women in MBA programs face significant challenges in balancing family responsibilities with their studies. As more women step into leadership roles in business, it’s essential that institutions like Tuck provide the resources they need to succeed. MilkMate’s all-in-one solution directly addresses the challenges women often face while breast pumping, offering a time-saving, stress-reducing resource that simplifies the return to school and empowers women to continue their education.
With MilkMate’s FDA-cleared, multi-user breast pump and preassembled, presterilized breast shield kits now available, Tuck MBA students and faculty have access to a resource that saves them up to 15 minutes per pumping session by eliminating the need for cleaning and assembly. This integration into the campus wellness room provides a convenient, reliable option for working parents, allowing them to stay focused on their academic and career goals without compromising their family commitments.
“As a business school that is known for being very family-friendly, we are incredibly excited to be the first educational institution to partner with MilkMate,” said Paul Mutone, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration at Tuck. “We are always looking for innovations that will enhance Tuck’s facilities and benefit our students, faculty, and staff. MilkMate’s all-in-one pumping solution reduces a stressful logistical challenge for many members of our community.”
The partnership between Tuck and MilkMate is a game-changer for working parents in the community. “We’re thrilled to partner with Tuck to set a new standard in supporting student and faculty parents,” said Patrice Meagher, Founder and CEO of MilkMate. “We hope other institutions recognize the importance of providing this resource to create truly inclusive and supportive environments. By addressing the unique challenges faced by working women and parents, Tuck is leading the way for other schools to follow in nurturing the next generation of business leaders.”
Tuck’s forward-thinking approach not only sets a new standard in higher education but also demonstrates the school’s dedication to inclusivity and support for women on campus.
About the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College:
The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth is a leading business school based in Hanover, NH that develops wise, decisive leaders who better the world through business. Tuck distinguishes itself by being distinctly personal, connected, and transformative, preparing the next generation of business leaders for a career of impact with a rigorous and relevant curriculum delivered in a highly immersive and collaborative learning environment. Learn more at tuck.dartmouth.edu and follow @TuckSchool on social.
About MilkMate: MilkMate is a revolutionary all-in-one breast pumping solution, purpose-built for the workplace wellness room and designed to meet the needs of breast pumping employees and the employers who support them. With MilkMate, everything the pumping parent needs is provided, eliminating the hassle of lugging a pump and assembling, disassembling, and cleaning various parts several times a day, which can add to the already demanding routine of a working parent. MilkMate empowers parents to choose both their career and their family and provides employers with the tools to meet working parents’ needs. Learn more at www.milkmate.com and follow @MilkMateInc on social media.
