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Robert Leonard sits at a laptop and microphone with headphones around his neck ready to record his podcast, "Millennial Investing"
Robert Leonard '16, '18
Business Administration

In addition to his day job as a finance manager, Manning School of Business alumnus Robert Leonard ’16, ’18 hosts the “Millennial Investing” podcast, runs his own real estate investment firm and is about to launch an interactive online platform for real estate investors.

I have a lot of things going on, but I’m entrepreneurial because I want to work. I love it. I would do it even if I didn’t have to.
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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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Prabakar Adithya '22
Accounting and Finance

Prabakar Adithya’s early interest in finance developed into an appreciation for accounting and its impact on organizations.

Being at UMass Lowell, you meet so many kids who have different perspectives.
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Louis Cirignano '20
Business Administration

A born entrepreneur who was tuning up old lawn mowers and selling them online at the age of 6, Louis Cirignano made the most of his opportunities at UMass Lowell. He’s using his degree in business administration to launch a financial management app that he developed through the DifferenceMaker program.

There are so many opportunities to learn outside of the classroom. You’re really doing yourself an injustice if you turn them down.
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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.”
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    New Tax Law Brings Big Changes — and Some Misconceptions

    Clint Carney ’08, a visiting instructor of accounting, says taxpayers should look past headlines about “no tax on tips” and “no tax on overtime” and carefully review the details of new deductions and expiring credits under the latest federal tax law.
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    New Manning Career Closet Helps Business Students Dress for Success

    The new donor-supported Manning Career Closet gives undergraduate business students free access to professionally styled attire for interviews, conferences and networking events, removing financial barriers to career readiness.
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