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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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Matt Murphy speaks out against vaping at the Massachusetts State House
Matt Murphy '21
Finance & Accounting

Matt Murphy quit vaping after a two-year addiction. Now he speaks out against teen vaping every chance he gets.

I plan to stay involved with this issue as long as I can be effective.
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Andrew Whitcomb seated outside a building at UMass Lowell
Andrew Whitcomb '23
Marketing and Management

Andrew Whitcomb is representing 75,000-plus UMass students on the state Board of Higher Education — while working as a digital marketing co-op at Keurig Dr. Pepper.

I’ve met so many great people here, from the students all the way to the Chancellor’s cabinet.
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UMass Lowell graduate student Moiz Khan standing against desk
Moiz Khan '18
Business Analytics

Already on track for a successful marketing career in Pakistan, Moiz Khan has shifted gears to pursue a master’s in business analytics from the Manning School of Business.

You’re thrown into deep water and expected to swim — with instructions and guidance. This is one thing I really love because this is how you tend to learn the most.
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Jenny Lerman in front of the Pulichino Tong Business Center.
Jenny Lerman '24
Business Administration (Entrepreneurship Concentration)

Jenny Lerman hit reset during the pandemic, transferred home to UML and earned a business degree.

UMass Lowell has some kind of energy that’s different from other schools.
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Nicole Karp sits at a desk.
Nicole Karp '25
Business (concentrations in international business and marketing)

Transfer student Nicole Karp has thrived as a leader and mentor at UML, preparing herself for a global career.

Everything is an investment. The more you push yourself, the more you’ll get from it.
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