Michigan Tech College of Business Newsblog

Author: Mary Ahkin

College of Business Welcomes New Academic Advisor

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Michigan Tech campus in the fall, facing eastward with colorful trees and leaves with buildings in the distance.
As the campus welcomes the season of fall, the College of Business welcomes new undergraduate academic advisor, Ryan Neely.

Ryan Neely has joined the College of Business student support team as our new undergraduate academic advisor. He’s ready to help Business Huskies chart their paths, tackle tough decisions, and make the most of their Tech experience.

Neely is no stranger to Michigan Tech. He previously served as the Michigan Tech Testing Center manager, where he oversaw the administration of campus-based and sponsored exams and supervised testing center staff. In his new role, Neely will bring the same dedication to supporting Huskies on their path to graduation in the College of Business.

Professional headshot of Ryan Neely in an indoor studio
Meet Ryan Neely, the newest member of the College of Business student support team.

“I’m excited to join the College of Business at Michigan Tech and work directly with students as they map out their academic and career journeys,” Neely said.

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Learning Logistics in the Land of Lean Manufacturing: Michigan Tech Students Meet Mercedes and More

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A group of Michigan Tech students hold a Husky flag in front of a historic building in Germany during a study trip focused on supply chain and lean manufacturing.
From Houghton to Hamburg: Michigan Tech students showcase Husky pride while exploring supply chain and lean manufacturing in Germany.

In May 2025, as finals wrapped up and campus quieted down,16 students from the College of Business traded their textbooks for passports and their backpacks for suitcases, swapping the Portage Canal for the hundreds of canals in the major port city of Hamburg, Germany. Alongside professors Junhong Min and Ulrich Schmelzle, they embarked on an in-depth exploration of global supply chain management, learning directly from industry giants such as Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Airbus, and more. (Photos courtesy Michigan Tech Study Abroad Germany)

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Looking Back, Moving Forward: Michigan Tech AMA Chapter Celebrates a Year of Achievements

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AMA students outside the College of Business building in their AMA merch, posing as a group.
Michigan Tech AMA chapter members gather outside the College of Business building during the 2024-25 school year. Front row, from left: Micah Volger, Lydia Sterly, Ruby Walker, Olivia Perry. Back row, from left: Tessa Bakker, Maia Nelson, and Jaylen Body. (All photos courtesy the Michigan Tech AMA Chapter)

College of Business students from Michigan Tech’s American Marketing Association (AMA) chapter made their mark on and off campus in the 2024-25 academic year, earning accolades in regional competition, building community through networking events, and showcasing their talent at Spotlight Night.

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