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Parisa Raad stands on the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge in Northern Ireland as part of a study abroad trip.
Parisa Raad '26
Business

Even as an online student, Parisa Raad found a way to connect in person by enrolling in a study abroad course on international business in Northern Ireland.

The core memory that I will take away from this is meeting new people.
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Gianni Falzone '13
Management, Innovation & Technology Entrepreneurship

Coming from a family of small business owners, entrepreneurship is Gianni Falzone's blood. To develop on his Bachelor's degree, he is pursuing a Master of Science in Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship.

I've gone to conferences with students from all over the country and they are all floored by the voice that students here have.
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Nicholas Salerno sits outside on the UMass Lowell campus
Nicholas Salerno '22
Marketing and Management

Nicholas Salerno came to UML for a business degree, but an architectural studies minor allowed him to broaden his horizons.

Having a minor gives you a lot more freedom to really explore your interests.
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Mike Taskoski with his wife Raylean at the Hooding Ceremony for Manning School of Business graduate students
Mike Taskoski '19
Business Administration

As a technical program manager with the U.S. Navy, Mike Taskoski had his pick of MBA programs. He chose UMass Lowell based on the reputation of its online program.

I travel a lot for work, so there’s no way I could (earn my MBA) in the classroom ... I could do my work in a hotel room on the road.
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Atthaphon Mumi at the Pulichino Tong Buisness center
Atthaphon Mumi '17
Entrepreneurship

With a dissertation on social media’s role in the entrepreneurial process, Thailand’s Atthaphon Mumi became the first graduate of the Manning School of Business’ Ph.D. in entrepreneurship program.

This is just the start. Now … I can apply the knowledge to help startups and small businesses in my country, and help people live better lives.
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    Marketing Mindset Carries Manning Alum to CEO Role

    Manning School of Business alum David Farmer ’06, ’10 returned to UMass Lowell to share how his marketing foundation helped propel him into leadership roles in the consumer goods industry, from iRobot to his current position as CEO of North America for Versuni.
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    Brothers in Arms: Gennells Flex Their Business Muscle

    Brothers Caleb ’26 and Josiah Gennell ’22, ’24 turned a pandemic workout routine into The Natty Bros, a growing YouTube brand and live-event series that’s promoting professional arm wrestling across New England.
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