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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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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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Kelly Dankese outside of iRobot in Bedford, MA
Kelly Dankese '20
Accounting

As an accounting co-op at iRobot, business administration major Kelly Dankese of Wilmington discovered a symbiotic relationship between what she learned in the classroom and the work she was doing for the Bedford-based tech company.

I didn’t realize how lucky I was to get this co-op at iRobot. They have a lot of women in leadership roles, which was really cool to see. I could tell it was a really good fit for me.
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Cameron Famiglietti sits at a table to register students for a UMass Lowell DifferenceMaker event.
Cameron Famiglietti '24
Marketing

Drawn to UML by the DifferenceMaker program, business major Cameron Famiglietti is now paid to help market it.

I'm so happy because I have learned so much and I've met so many new people.
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Drew Epperson crouches on an athletic field at UMass Lowell
Drew Epperson ’21
Management

Drew Epperson ’21 landed a two-year player development trainee internship with the Kansas City Royals.

It's definitely a dream come true. I’m lucky to be around something I love to do every day.
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Nadine Chamoun in front of Needham Bank
Nadine Chamoun '21
Business Administration

Business student Nadine Chamoun stepped out of her comfort zone for an IT internship. And she’s glad she did.

All of my professors have been great. ... It’s super cool to connect with them and learn how they got to where they are.
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    Business Students Close the Deal at Sales Challenge

    Manning School of Business students put their skills to the test at the inaugural UMass Lowell Sales Challenge, part of a growing sales curriculum and new Sales Hub initiative.
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    Persistence Pays Off for DifferenceMaker Winners

    Team Pawva’s Smart Pet Bed, which tracks the weight, body temperature and sleeping patterns of a dog or cat, took the top prize at the Rist DifferenceMaker Institute’s 13th annual $50,000 Idea Challenge.
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    Show and Tell: Student Researchers Take Center Stage

    More than 200 students showcased their research work and academic endeavors at the 28th annual Student Research and Community Engagement Symposium at University Crossing.
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    Industry Days Bring Business World to Classroom

    The inaugural Manning School of Business Industry Days brought over 100 professionals, including 44 alumni, to campus for two days of talks and networking with students, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world business challenges.
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