Michigan Tech alumnus Jon Dowling ’80 BS in Civil Engineering and ’82 Master of Business Administration, has retired from the city of Jackson, Michigan, after a more than 31-year career with the city, and as city engineer since 1999. During his service to the city, Dowling managed numerous significant construction and infrastructure improvement projects.
Michigan Tech’s Van Pelt and Opie Library, the College of Business, and The Wall Street Journal have partnered to provide a school-sponsored WSJ subscription to all Michigan Technological University students, faculty and staff.
Through the partnership, subscribers will have full digital access to WSJ’s award-winning journalism via WSJ.com and the app, as well as a wide variety of curated content, from podcasts and newsletters to career insights and personal finance advice.
Students, faculty and staff at Michigan Technological University can activate their complimentary subscription by visiting WSJ.com/MTU. Those who currently pay for an existing WSJ subscription may call 1-800-JOURNAL and mention they are switching to their school-sponsored subscription. Partial refunds will be made.
The Wall Street Journal offers students unrivaled coverage of business, finance, politics and world news, including focused insight into career development, technology, health, arts and culture.
As the economic, political and social landscapes continue to shift, having access to diverse,
well-sourced information is more important than ever. Michigan Tech’s Van Pelt and Opie Library and College of Business have partnered with The Wall Street Journal to provide all Michigan Technological University, faculty and staff with WSJ’s full suite of digital products and resources. You can use your school-sponsored WSJ subscription to:
The Wall Street Journal is a global news organization that provides leading news, information, commentary and analysis. Published by Dow Jones, The Wall Street Jouhttp://wsj.com/mturnal engages readers across print, digital, mobile, social and video. It holds 38 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism.
The Van Pelt and Opie Library and the College of Business are pleased to announce their newest partnership to provide the campus with access to high quality business resources. The Wall Street Journal is a major U.S. newspaper with a focus on business, economic, and market related content. Upon setting up an account, you will gain access to current articles, newsletters, videos, podcasts, and more. An account will also allow you to access content directly through the WSJ app, downloadable through whichever platform your device uses (e.g., Google Play, Apple Store, etc.). Instructors can also use the WSJ Instructor Suite to curate classroom content.
The VPOL and COB also partner to supply campus with access to the Bloomberg Terminal, which provides coverage on financial markets, industries, companies, securities, and countries. Rapid access to news, data, third party and proprietary research and analytics, and trading tools are available through a dedicated, on-site terminal located on the second floor of the library in the Business and Entrepreneurial Space.
Please reach out to library@mtu.edu for more information.
The Michigan Technological University College of Business (COB) has been approved for an accreditation extension to 2026 by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
AACSB is the longest-serving global association dedicated to advancing management education. The association is synonymous with the highest standards in business education and its accreditation has been earned by only 5% of the world’s schools offering business degrees at the bachelor’s level or higher.
Dean Johnson, dean of the Michigan Tech College of Business, says the renewal is an affirmation of the job the College is doing.
“It’s a reflection of our ability to fulfill AACSB’s mission with our uniquely tech-focused curriculum and premiere faculty research and teaching ability,” he said.
To maintain accreditation, a school is put through a rigorous review every five years, demonstrating quality standards relating to faculty qualifications, strategic use of resources, faculty and student interaction and a commitment to continuous improvement and achievement of learning goals in degree programs.
Johnson explains why AACSB accreditation is vital. “The AACSB has strict standards for curriculum development and faculty qualifications, research and teaching. Accreditation also documents that our program innovatively responds to the ever-changing demands of the business world. The output of this excellence is seen in our students.”
Measured against peers, Michigan Tech accounting students earn the second-highest CPA pass rates in the nation and achieve the highest average score. AACSB is an internationally recognized seal employers know and trust. “Our students land paid internships after their very first semester. Top firms and corporations need our skilled thinkers who are highly adaptable and ready for any challenge,” Johnson added.
In their peer review, AACSB’s Continuous Improvement Review Committee commended COB’s Husky Investment Tournament designed for high school business classrooms. The stock-trading simulation takes pre-college students through a semester-long hands-on stock trading experience while infusing principles of the business world and introducing students to the people and opportunities in business at Michigan Tech. The outreach program provides high school business educators with easily implementable tools and resources, including video modules created by MTU students and faculty.
In return for their participation, high school students receive a scholarship to Michigan Tech. Since its inception, the Husky Investment Tournament has reached more than 1,000 students from nine states and two countries.
Additionally in their report, COB was lauded for its demonstrated commitment to developing curriculum centered on technology and analytics. At the undergraduate level, new offerings include a concentration in data analytics in accounting, a minor in business and the state’s first minor in financial technology (FinTech). At the graduate level, updates include a master’s degree in engineering management and graduate certificates in accounting analytics and forensic accounting.
About the College of Business
The Michigan Tech College of Business offers undergraduate majors in accounting, construction management, economics, engineering management, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing, as well as a general business option. Graduate degrees include the TechMBA®, a Master of Engineering Management, a Master of Science in Accounting, and a Master of Science in Applied Natural Resource Economics.
This fall, the School of Business and Economics is pleased to welcome a new member to the Dean’s Advisory Council, Michael A. Pulick Jr.
Michael Pulick graduated from Michigan Technological University in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. He later received a master’s degree in business administration from The University of Chicago.
Pulick spent the first twelve years of his career at General Electric (GE), spending time in a number of divisions which included: Appliances, Medical Systems, Motors, and Industrial Systems. He also completed GE’s Manufacturing Management Program.
Pulick joined W.W. Grainger, Inc., North America’s leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products in 1999. In his time at Grainger, Pulick held a number of roles with increased responsibility including Vice President, Product Management; Senior Vice President of Customer Service; President Grainger U.S.; and President, Grainger International.
In 2015, Pulick joined Warburg Pincus as an Advisor for the Industrial and Business Service sector. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Harvery Tool, TriMark, and Wencor Group.
Previously, Pulick served as a member of the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Board of Trustees and board member for Junior Achievement of Chicago.
