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Davood Dashti takes a selfie in the Pulichino Tong Business Center
Davood Dashti '19
International Business

Davood Dashti’s love of photography helped him transition from home in Iran to college life in the United States. Now, the Manning School of Business student is focused on a professional photography career.

My business degree can definitely help me become a professional photographer. It teaches you how to deal with customers, promote your product, find your location or manage your money.
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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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Biar Kon '21
Business Administration

Biar Kon grew up in refugee camps in Kenya. Now he gives back to the city’s refugee community through his work with the International Institute of New England.

As a business person, you get to interact with people and identify needs in the community — and then fulfill those needs.
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Darlene Steffen talks with students in a classroom.
Darlene Steffen '76 '76
Accounting

University Alumni Award recipient Darlene Steffen ’76 helped endow a scholarship for first-gen business students.

I so appreciate the relationship I’ve built with students. I just wish I could do more.
Read More About Darlene Steffen '76 
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Justin Baez Peguero '24
Business

Justin Baez Peguero is studying business, working three jobs and serving in student government.

If you work hard and take chances in life, that’s how you get opportunities.
Read More About Justin Baez Peguero 
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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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    When Your Former Intern Becomes Your Boss

    Jake Burke ’90, ’92 tapped his UMass Lowell network for a job at StratusPointIT, where he works for his former intern, Eric Correnti ’98, and alongside Charley Boudreau ’92.
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