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Hayley Buonodono at her mom Jaylene's store, Trendsetters Boutique in Amesbury
Hayley Buonodono '20
Marketing

As a merchandising co-op for TJX in Framingham, senior business administration major Hayley Buonodono of Amesbury took a giant step toward her career goal of working as a buyer in the retail industry.

It’s really exciting to go into the stores and see everything set up and be able to say, ‘I shipped that!’ I love that you can feel the product and see what you’re shipping. It’s very tangible. It’s just a really cool feeling.
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Kellsie-Howard
Kellsie Howard '19
Business Administration - Finance, Management

Kellsie Howard has managed to achieve a lot in her first two years in the Manning School of Business, including organizing a DECA competition, starting two clubs and working as a co-op at Putnam Investments.

We want to empower, diversify and help women find a voice in the classroom.
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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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Emoni Baffour in London during a study abroad experience
Emoni Baffour '18
Management

Studying abroad in London convinced business student Emoni Baffour ’18 to return to the UK for graduate school and pursue her passion for a career in the fashion industry.

I want to make a positive mark on the world as much as I can. And I can definitely say that I did that here in every way I could.
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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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    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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