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New College of Business Faculty Member Brings Entrepreneurship to the Forefront

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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.”

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Taking Stock In Our Latest Issue of Impact Magazine

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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)
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.

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Meet Our New College of Business Faculty

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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.

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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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College of Business Celebrates Academic Year Achievements at Awards Ceremony

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Eight students stand smiling with framed awards certificates at the annual College of Business ceremony and banquet in the Rozsa Center at Michigan Tech. Behind them, faculty, staff, alumni, and student attendees stand and sit at tables in the lobby, mingling.
The College of Business recognized outstanding students in each of our degree programs as well as the overall student of the year. From left are winners Jaylen Body, marketing; Morgan Carilli, accounting; Leiland Leiter finance and Outstanding Student in Business; Jakob Christiansen, construction management; Ryan Miller, Outstanding Student in Business; Skyler Spitzley, management; Ethan Semenchuk, engineering management; and Max Schramm, management information systems.
New members of Beta Gamma Sigma were inducted at the College’s annual awards ceremony.
Students smile with their honor cords, along with chapter advisor Jonathan Leinonen.

Students, faculty, staff, distinguished alumni, and industry advisors came together at the end of spring semester for the second annual College of Business Student Awards program. Highlights included the induction of students into the Michigan Tech Chapter of the international business honor society Beta Gamma Sigma and recognition of an outstanding student in each degree program, along with presenting the Outstanding Student in Business and Teacher of the Year awards. Here’s a look at the winners and what nominators had to say about their accomplishments:

Beta Gamma Sigma is the honor society for AACSB-accredited schools. AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, is a professional organization founded in 1916 to provide accreditation to business schools that meet standards of excellence in education.

To see who qualified for the honor, joining the ranks of what honor society advisor Jonathan Leinonen described as “the best of the best,” access the full list of Beta Gamma Sigma inductees and members.

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