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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.

College of Business Welcomes New Academic Advisor

Published October 6, 2025

By Mary Ahkin

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.

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.

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

Published September 8, 2025

By Mary Ahkin

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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)

Employers Invited to First College of Business Career Fair

Published July 16, 2025