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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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Ryan Cormier '22
Mechanical Engineering, MBA

Graduate student Ryan Cormier is enjoying one extra year on campus before joining the workforce.

I think I've made the most out of my four, now five, years here. I don't regret a thing.
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Gabriela Boscaja '15
Management and Finance

Boscaja's choice to attend college close to home gave her the opportunity to travel across the globe, making connections that will serve her well after graduation.

I wouldn't have had the same opportunities and built my strong relationships at a different college.
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Medi Woldemichael ’24
International Business and Finance

Medi Woldemichael plans to use her business degree to grow her family’s coffee export business in Ethiopia.

I didn’t just show up in college; I showed out with my leadership.
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Cleidir Mendes '22
Finance

A series of mentors helped Cleidir Mendes thrive at UML — and land a job at Fidelity Investments.

I’m very thankful that I had so many people who supported and guided me.
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Kanya Derisme '21
Marketing, Digital Media

Through her coursework, business student Kanya Derisme gained the skills and knowledge needed for a career in digital marketing. Through her leadership roles in student organizations, she learned something about herself.

I’m not a straight-A student, so I take pride in being in organizations and talking to my fellow students. We’re not all learning the same thing, but we still have that connection.
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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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