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The UMass Lowell Robert J. Manning School of Business delivers high quality, accessible undergraduate and graduate education. We produce influential research and provide an inclusive learning environment that offers rigorous, transformative experiences. Our students engage in entrepreneurial opportunities to explore innovation and the power of inter-disciplinary collaboration. Manning graduates are work ready and prepared to contribute to the global business community.

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Abby McNulty presents her project at the Student Research Symposium
Abby McNulty '21
Accounting

Through the Manning School’s Business and Entrepreneur Scholars in Training program, Abby McNulty developed a case study analysis of the Columbia Gas explosions.

It’s been great not just for my research skills, but also my public speaking and communication skills.
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Julia Marino ’24
Finance and Marketing

Transfer business student Julia Marino discovered a passion for sales at UML.

With my real-world internship experience, I’m able to apply what I’m learning in school and put it all together.
Read More About Julia Marino 
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Nancy Chac '23
Business

So far, Honors College student Nancy Chac has signed up for three honors classes every semester. It could be a record.

I tend to have this drive to challenge myself academically or outside of school, to just be the best version of myself.
Read More About Nancy Chac 
Khairi Sears wearing a lacrosse helmet and gloves shakes hands with another player as two others look on.
Khairi Sears '25
Business

UML men’s lacrosse player Khairi Sears shines on the world stage with Team Jamaica – and on campus.

“I just want to win games out on Cushing Field and make UMass Lowell proud.”
Read More About Khairi Sears 
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Matt Zablocki
Business Administration

Laid off from his job, Matt Zablocki used the setback as an opportunity to return to UMass Lowell and complete his undergraduate degree in business administration.

I’m definitely a unique student. But one of the things UMass Lowell is great at is making education accessible to everybody who’s interested.
Read More About Matt Zablocki 
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Named a Best Online Bachelor's Business

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A Best Online Master's in Business

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A Best Online Master's in Business for Veterans
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A Best Online MBA for Veterans
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    Joy Tong Women in Business Pays It Forward New

    Joy Tong Women in Business members presented Girls Inc. of Greater Lowell with a $2,000 fundraising donation during a dinner celebrating the student organization’s seven years in the Manning School of Business.
    Department News
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    Business Alumna Earns Top Honor for Entrepreneurship

    Business alumna Kristine Porcaro ’91, co-founder of Lexington Wealth Management, is one of just three people globally to receive a Beta Gamma Sigma 2024 Entrepreneurial Achievement Award. She was recognized by the Manning School of Business at its induction ceremony for the international business honor society.
    Department News
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    Concrete Idea Takes Top DifferenceMaker Prize

    Mechanical engineering graduate student Joshua Landis ’22 took home the top prize at the Rist DifferenceMaker Institute’s 12th annual $50,000 Idea Challenge with SparkCell Technologies, his fast and cost-effective way to detect problems in concrete structures.
    Featured Story
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    ‘It Took a Weight Off My Shoulders’

    Manning School of Business students who have received financial support from the Rist Families Endowed Scholarship Fund had a chance to thank the Rists in person at a recent luncheon.
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