Hello Anderson friends, alumni and supporters!


In this issue of Anderson’s community newsletter, we are excited to share stories from our supporters, highlight alumni entrepreneurial enterprises, share new student-focused programs, recognize hard-working alumni and much more! 

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Our New Student Center


Earlier this spring, we set our sights on implementing the new Student Engagement, Empowerment and Development (SEED) Center. The SEED Center will oversee the Anderson Learning Lab, student organizations and career services. Additionally, we will implement the newly revamped living learning community as well as the first-ever Anderson First Year Experience course. While we are already hard at work, a new physical space is under development and will debut for the Fall 2023 semester!  


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Professional Learning Credentials



Our Professional Learning Credential courses offer numerous benefits to professionals looking to acquire new skills quickly and efficiently. Under our Business Academy, you can earn digital badges in many areas that build on each other and directly apply to your career and personal goals. Take charge of your career and learn more about Anderson’s Professional Learning Credential courses. 


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Visiting Fulbright Scholar


This year, Anderson has had the pleasure of welcoming and working with Bianca Tjizumaue, a Visiting Fulbright Scholar. At home, Bianca heads the Marketing, Logistics and Sport Management Department at Namibian University of Science and Technology.  



Dean's Search Update


UNM Provost James Holloway has launched a search for Anderson's next dean. The search committee, chaired by College of Fine Arts Dean Harris Smith, convened in early March with the assistance of executive search firm Isaacson, Miller. Provost Holloway plans to bring finalists to campus soon. As the search process progresses, updates and additional information can be found on the executive search website.


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FACULTY EXCELLENCE

Meet the Editor Speaker Series



The Research Excellence Advisory Council, composed of faculty members across departments, invited Anderson alumnus Dr. Jonathan Bundy from the Academy of Management Review to speak with our faculty. He presented his most recent research into cancel culture and its implications for companies and shared best practices for publishing in theoretical, peer-reviewed academic journals. 

 

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ANDERSON'S 34TH HALL OF FAME

April Hall of Fame Honorees


This month we honored two more Hall of Fame inductees. Congratulations to Dorian McKenzie-Rader and Mark Fidel on their accomplishments!


Dorian McKenzie-Rader, BBA, '09

Managing Partner

OneTen° Capital

Mark Fidel, Executive MBA, '94

Sales Account Executive

US at Ivanti

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

UNM 2023 Alumni Awards


In February UNM honored a new class of hard-working alumni, which featured three of Anderson's own! Each awardee was chosen after a rigorous review of countless nominations. The recipients have proven records of positive impact on the university and their respective industries.

 

Congratulations Janice, Humble and Scott! 

Janice Ruggerio, '89

Lobo Award

Humble Lukanga, '08, '09

Inspirational Young Alumnus Award

Scott Elder, '17

Bernard S. Rodey Award

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Executive Speaker Series


On March 24, Anderson hosted the latest installment of our Executive Speaker Series. Anderson Alumna and Hall of Fame honoree Ale Veltmann spoke with our students and faculty about leadership through purpose and profit.


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Rainforest Student Pitch Competition


Anderson hosted the annual Rainforest Student Pitch Competition April 4 at Bow & Arrow Brewing Co. The top 10 student teams prepared and delivered 90-second live elevator-style pitches of their business ideas to a panel of judges. 


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Global Scaling Challenge


April 14-15, we hosted our third annual Global Scaling Challenge, where 21 student teams from 17 institutions from around the world competed for $35,000 in prize money and three internships with the featured firms.


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Tech Navigator Challenge


On April 21, Anderson's Innovation Academy hosted its annual Tech Navigator Challenge. Where students were tasked with creating commercialization plans for existing technology from one of our two partnering companies; Air Force Research Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories.


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Join us for our End

of Year Celebration


Friday, May 5, 4 - 6 p.m.

McKinnon Center for Management

Living Room



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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: LEE DERKS

Alumni Business Success Story: DigBI Consulting



DigBI Consulting is a Seattle-based entrepreneurial company founded and managed by CEO and two-time Anderson alumnus Lee Derks.


Lee graduated in 2005 with a BBA in Management Information Systems and in 2010 with his MBA. In his nearly 20-year career, he has worked at the senior leadership level in multiple industries.


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ALUMNI CELEBRATIONS

Meet Anderson's newest Lobo, Oliver Dorn! Congratulations to proud parents Marisa Martinez, MBA '18, and Desmond Dorn.


Is there a new ‘Lil Lobo in your life? Let us know: we’ll send you a onesie and include a photo announcement in a future issue! 

Anderson alumnus Efrain Villa, BBA '03 is starring in the new sitcom Primo. The entire first season will be available for streaming on Amazon (Freevee) May 19.

Anderson alum Kevin Todd, MACCT 2009, has been named the next chief executive officer of Sandia Area Federal Credit Union.

Recent Anderson graduates Dharish Totiger, MS-ISA and MBA ’22, and Mark Niederhaus, MBA ’22, have co-founded a new entrepreneurial venture in Albuquerque called Innogility, LLC.

Let us know about your next life event!


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ENGAGE WITH ANDERSON

Anderson Corporate Partners


Get to know our high-performance students and meet your outstanding colleagues across industries. Learn more about the benefits of becoming a corporate partner! 



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Anderson Community Virtual

Book Club


In May, our community book club is reading "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera. Join us for a great book discussion and to connect with Anderson faculty, staff, students, alumni and the UNM community. 


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SHARE YOUR STORY
Share your story with us!

The best way for Anderson to tell our unique story is through our community! Please share how Anderson has positively impacted you.

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