Michigan Tech College of Business Newsblog

Hiring Huskies? Employers Invited to College of Business Career Fair

Published August 7, 2026

Jobs, Co-ops, Internships

Student speaker to a recruiter at the Milwaukee Tool both. — The Michigan Tech College of Business is excited to welcome employers back to campus for the annual College of Business Career Fair.

As the Michigan Tech College of Business continues to produce award-winning students and graduates, preparations for the second annual College of Business Career Fair are underway.

Employers are invited to register for the event, held from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the Memorial Union Building Ballroom on Michigan Tech’s campus. Participation is free, and interview space will be provided on Thursday, Oct. 29, for companies looking to hire for internships, co-ops, and full-time positions.

Co-hosted with Michigan Tech Career Services, the College of Business Career Fair comes a few weeks after the University’s fall Career Fair, offered as a specialized event for business students.

Manish Srivastava Named Associate Dean of the College of Business

Published July 29, 2026

By Cyndi Perkins

The exterior of the College of Business at Michigan Tech in summer, fronted by a green lawn. — Academic leadership changes in the College of Business at Michigan Tech include new Associate Dean Srivastava.

The College of Business at Michigan Technological University appointed Manish Srivastava associate dean effective July 1.

Srivastava, a professor of strategic management and innovation who holds the David and Marilyn Bernard Endowed Professorship in Business, brings 18 years of experience at Michigan Tech and a record of leadership spanning graduate education, strategic planning, program development, accreditation, and faculty governance to the position.

Q&A with College of Business Teacher of the Year Jodie Dompier

Published July 9, 2026

By Cyndi Perkins

Jodie Dompier of Michigan Tech’s College of Business holds the golden apple statuette she earned as the College’s 2026 Teacher of the Year. — Students voted Jodie Dompier College of Business Teacher of the Year for her passion, kindness, and welcoming class environment.

Jodie Dompier, assistant teaching professor of accounting information systems, knows what it’s like to forge your own career path, follow what excites you, and seize interesting opportunities. Her approach led her to a teaching career that she loves—one that has earned her the 2026 Michigan Tech College of Business (COB) Teacher of the Year Award.

College of Business Recognizes Exceptional Students at Annual Awards Ceremony

Published June 24, 2026

By Mary Christine Stevens

A group photo of the winners of the Michigan Tech College of Business student awards, standing in a ballroom and wearing business attire while holding plaques. — The College of Business celebrated exceptional students in each of our degree programs, as well as the Outstanding Student in Business and Teacher of the Year. Back row from left are: Marguerite Goldman, Outstanding Student in Business; Connor Zavislak, Tech MBA; Connor Johnson, Finance; Pierce Miller, Management Information Systems; Tessa Bakker, Economics. Front row from left: Jamie Meleen, Accounting and Analytics; Coralee Daugherty, Accounting; Allyana Grochowski, Management; Ryan Miller, Construction Management; Eli Johnson, Applied Natural Resource Economics

Students, faculty, alumni, staff, and other distinguished members of the Michigan Tech College of Business community recently gathered for the College’s third annual student awards ceremony. The night of celebration included awards recognizing stand-out Business Huskies from nine undergraduate and four master’s degree programs, among other honors.

More than 25 students were also inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society, which is advised by Jonathan Leinonen, assistant dean and teaching professor. To be eligible for Beta Gamma Sigma, undergraduate juniors and seniors must be in the top 10 percent of their class, and graduate students must be in the top 20 percent. Beta Gamma Sigma has over 600 chapters, and is exclusive to AACSB-accredited institutions. AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, was founded in 1916, and provides credentials to business schools that demonstrate excellence in business education. To meet the new initiates, visit the full list of Beta Gamma Sigma inductees and members.

Steering Students to the Stars, Grounded in the Keweenaw: The Enduring Legacy of Mari W. Buche

Published June 2, 2026

By Cyndi Perkins

A smiling professor with a softly lit background behind her as she is honored at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts at Michigan Technological University. — Along with thousands of students, College of Business Professor Emerita Mari Buche has influenced the development of breakthrough technological programs at Michigan Tech.

Mari W. Buche has served her country, her community, and her college with distinction. The associate dean of the College of Business and professor of management information systems has forged a career that embodies the spirit of Michigan Tech: rigorous, collaborative, and dedicated to excellence.