Michigan Tech College of Business Newsblog

New College of Business Faculty Member Brings Entrepreneurship to the Forefront

Published February 19, 2026

A new faculty member at Michigan Tech smiles outside in the snow with the College of Business headquarters in the Academic Office Building in the background. — Both the natural and the entrepreneurial environments were a draw for Patrick Woock, who joined the Michigan Tech College of Business Faculty and took the helm as director of Husky Innovate at the start of spring semester.

Patrick Woock, the newest member of the Michigan Tech College of Business faculty, begins teaching classes next fall. But he’s already busy laying the groundwork for the next iteration of Husky Innovate, one of Michigan Tech’s most promising student-focused entrepreneurial engines.

Woock comes to Michigan Tech from Houston, Texas. When he and his wife first visited Tech, she disappeared—camera in hand—to explore the trails, parks, and vistas that are an integral part of the Keweenaw landscape.

“That’s when I knew,” Woock said. “This is a place where you can be at peace. A place where you can adventure. A place where you can be a human being.”

Taking Stock In Our Latest Issue of Impact Magazine

Published January 22, 2026

By Cyndi Perkins

Applied Portfolio Management Program students and faculty mentor Laura Sieders explore Wall Street’s marble canyon during the group’s annual trip to the lower Manhattan financial district. (Image credit: Megan Thompson)

Business Huskies go places. From Wall Street to the streets of San Francisco, they’re putting their Michigan Tech education to work in powerful ways. The latest issue of Impact Magazine spotlights how students, faculty, and alumni are making a difference in classrooms, boardrooms, and communities here and around the world.

From Michigan Tech to Global Innovation: Milwaukee Tool Rookie of the Year Nathan Sodini

Published November 27, 2025

By Mary Ahkin

Outdoor portrait of Michigan Tech alumnus Nathan Sodini ’22, smiling as he looks toward the camera on campus. — Never one to sit still, Michigan Tech grad Nathan Sodini ’22 turned his Tech experience into a career driving real-world innovation at Milwaukee Tool.

When Nathan Sodini ’22 graduated from Michigan Tech with dual degrees in engineering management and finance, he wasn’t chasing a desk job or a career confined to one city. The College of Business graduate wanted a role that offered international travel, worldwide collaboration, and the opportunity to transform technical expertise into leading-edge solutions.

Mapping the Future: Alumnus Peipei Zhao Recognized for Visionary Leadership in LiDAR Technology

Published November 11, 2025

By Mary Ahkin

Peipei Zhao ’09 smiling near the Keweenaw Waterway on Prince’s Point on the Michigan Tech campus, in Tech attire. — Michigan Tech alumnus Peipei Zhao ’09 on the Keweenaw Waterway during a visit to campus.

From the snowy roads of Houghton to innovation hubs across the globe, Michigan Tech alum Peipei Zhao ’09 embodies Michigan Tech’s ethos of innovation, resilience, and fearless leadership where technology meets real-world impact.

Meet Our New College of Business Faculty

Published October 31, 2025

By Mary Ahkin

Faculty and Staff

Late fall aerial view of Michigan Technological University campus at sunset — Fall semester at Tech brings new vistas and new faculty to the University, including three additions to our College of Business faculty.

Three new faculty members joined the Michigan Tech College of Business this academic year. Their expertise spanning business analytics, leadership, accounting, and taxation, enhances our programs and creates opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within the College and across campus.