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College of Business Recognizes Exceptional Students at Annual Awards Ceremony

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.

Business Huskies Bridge the Tax Preparation Gap

Keweenaw residents got an assist this tax filing season from the Michigan Tech College of Business, which reactivated its participation in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. The College plans to continue offering the IRS-regulated community program in years to come.

In a quiet computer lab in the basement of Michigan Tech’s Academic Office Building, an important learning opportunity is taking place that has immediate, real-world consequences. College of Business students stationed at their laptops are huddled with community members, cheerfully and efficiently tackling the complexities of tax filing. There’s a low hum of conversation as they work through W-2s and 1099s, using official Internal Revenue Service (IRS) software.

From Michigan Tech to Global Innovation: Milwaukee Tool Rookie of the Year Nathan Sodini

Outdoor portrait of Michigan Tech alumnus Nathan Sodini ’22, smiling as he looks toward the camera on campus.
Never one to sit still, Michigan Tech grad Nathan Sodini ’22 turned his Tech experience into a career driving real-world innovation at Milwaukee Tool.

When Nathan Sodini ’22 graduated from Michigan Tech with dual degrees in engineering management and finance, he wasn’t chasing a desk job or a career confined to one city. The College of Business graduate wanted a role that offered international travel, worldwide collaboration, and the opportunity to transform technical expertise into leading-edge solutions.

Her Best Investment: Future Financial Planner Leverages Everything Tech Has to Offer

A smiling soon-to-be Michgan Tech graduate in a suit smiles at the year-end College of Business Awards banquet with groups of students and other attendees in soft focus behind her.
As Sydney Lurvey looks forward to the next step in her career as a financial advisor and planner, she’s also looking back on the experiences and opportunities at Tech that allowed her to thrive.

When Sydney Lurvey crosses the commencement stage on Saturday, the award-winning College of Business student knows exactly where she’s headed: Wausau, Wisconsin, where she’ll pursue a career in financial planning and advising through the post-grad program at Northwestern Mutual.

Ben Stelzer ’15 (B.S. Finance) Appointed Assistant Coach for the Santa Cruz Warriors

Former Michigan Tech basketball player and assistant coach Ben Stelzer ’15 (B.S. Finance) was mentioned by The Daily Mining Gazette in a story about his appointment as assistant coach for the Santa Cruz Warriors. During Stelzer’s career with the Huskies, he finished as the program’s all-time leader in 3-pointers and was also named NCAA Division II All-American, Academic All-American and Midwest Region Player of the Year.