Illinois State University’s M.B.A. Program has been ranked among the top 100 programs for preparing students for social, ethical, and environmental stewardship in business. Illinois State is ranked 32nd in the 2011–12 Beyond Grey Pinstripes Global 100 MBA Ranking, an independent, biennial M.B.A. ranking published by the Aspen Institute Center for Business Education. The complete
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COB Family Weekend – Open House & Continental Breakfast
Dean Johnson would like to invite you and your family to join him along with department chairpersons, faculty and staff for a continental breakfast and open house from 8:30 – 11:00 am in the State Farm Hall of Business. There will be opportunities to: Meet and mingle with Dean Johnson, business professors and College of
Blue Nile CEO Diane Irvine ’81 – COB Alumni Day Keynote
Former Blue Nile CEO Diane Irvine ’81 served as the Alumni Day keynote speaker for Homecoming 2011. Although she began her career in traditional accounting roles, she took a bold risk to join Blue Nile, the world’s premier online jeweler during its infancy, when few believed anyone would buy fine jewelry and diamonds via the
Mysoor to Speak in Entrepreneurship Virtual Speaker Series Oct. 19
by Eric Jome Entrepreneur Alexandra Mysoor, co-founder of the online retail site Generation Orange, will be the featured speaker in the Extreme Entrepreneurship Virtual Speaker Series on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 4:30 p.m. in the State Farm Hall of Business room 357. Mysoor will present Starting an E-commerce Company and will answer audience questions submitted via
Alumni Spotlight – Michael Siemann
In sales every single day is different but the goal remains constant – make life better for the customer. Michael Siemann ’81, Global Account Manager for Hitachi wouldn’t have it any other way.
MBA Program Ranked High by Aspen Institute
by Eric Jome Illinois State University’s MBA Program has been ranked among the top 100 programs for preparing students for social, ethical and environmental stewardship in business. Illinois State is ranked 32nd in the 2011-12 Beyond Grey Pinstripes Global 100 MBA Ranking, an independent, biennial MBA ranking published by the Aspen Institute Center for Business
News and Views now online
The national award-winning News and Views magazine mailed to more than 31,000 readers last week. Enjoy video interviews and active links through this enhanced e-version of the publication.
Alumni Spotlight—Michael Keane ’77
College of Business Hall of Fame member Michael Keane ’77 says there is no “right path” to career success, but setting goals that help you focus on things you’re passionate about is the key to securing great opportunities in challenging times.
ISU Insurance Program highly ranked by Risk Management Magazine
Risk Management Magazine, published by the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS), has recognized Illinois State University as one of the top schools for graduates in insurance and risk management. The top five schools, in order, for the 2010–2011 period include: University of Georgia, Temple University, Illinois State University, University of Wisconsin, and Florida State University. Gary
2011 Caterpillar Excellence Fund Scholarship Recipients
The College of Business has announced the 2011 Caterpillar Excellence Fund Scholarship recipients: Kara Davis: Senior – Human Resource Management Maureen Doyle: Junior – Finance Elizabeth Flores: Senior – Entrepreneurship & Small Business Kasey Gandham: Junior – Marketing Edward Hurd: Sophmore – Finance/Accounting Kyle Koniewicz: Senior – Maketing Filip Miljevic: Senior – Finance/International Business Natalie
