CORRECTION: Please note a correction to the UNM Chile Roasts event posting. Anderson will attend the following UNM Chile Roasts. Please join us in supporting UNM Alumni Association events. | |
Hello Anderson friends, alumni and supporters!
In this edition, we bring you an inspiring student story and highlights from an alum and a volunteer. We also share the upcoming fall community events and celebrate the milestones and accomplishments of our alumni.
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Deloitte Foundation Provides Scholarships
Anderson announces its collaboration with the Deloitte Foundation in the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program to fund the 2024-25 DFASP scholarship recipients. This year's 12 recipients received full tuition scholarships.
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Anderson Welcomes New EMBA Class of 2026
We welcomed our new Executive MBA Class of 2026. Their first courses began June 1, followed by an on-campus immersion week for orientation. This kicked off the new cohort’s 24-month program, which finishes in May 2026.
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Micah Gray: Driven To Succeed
Micah Gray is a two-time Anderson graduate, BBA ’20 and MBA ’21. His college journey and career are testaments to his passion, motivation and relentless pursuit of excellence. This recently culminated in his election as the next president of UNM’s Young Alumni Chapter, a role he began July 1.
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EXECUTIVE AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION | |
Anderson's Fall EPE Classes
We offer a variety of classes in many formats to reskill and upskill today's management professionals and leaders.
Non-Profit Leadership
Wednesday 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 4 - Oct. 23
Essentials for Managers
Monday 6-9 p.m.
Sept. 9- Nov. 11
Women's Leadership Development
Thursday 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 12 - Nov. 7
Mediation
Saturday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Sept. 28 - Nov. 16
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Judy Love: A Journey of Passion, from Teaching to Volunteering
Judy Love is dedicated, passionate and humble. She has a profound commitment to education and student advancement. She has found great joy in dedicating much of her adult life to volunteering for many local nonprofit organizations, including Visit Albuquerque, Popejoy Presents and Anderson’s Rainforest Student Pitch Competition.
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UNM Alumni Chile Roasts with Anderson Near You
Anderson is attending UNM's Chile Roasts below. Please join us in supporting their event and network with your fellow alumni!
DFW Alumni Chapter
Aug. 11 | Noon-5 p.m.
Community Beer Co.
Albuquerque Chapter
Aug. 18 |1-4 p.m.
Ex Novo Brewing Company
Denver Alumni Chapter
Aug. 20 | 4-8 p.m.
Dion’s Pizza Aurora
Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter
Aug. 25 | 1-4 p.m.
Henry Bacon Ball Field – National Mall
Phoenix Alumni Chapter
Sept. 8 | 1-3 p.m.
El Patron New Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
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Anderson's Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program Starts in September
Anderson's Center for Responsible Entrepreneurship is offering an Accelerator Program this fall for entrepreneurs across all industries. The program begins on Sept. 7.
Applications are accepted through Aug. 15.
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Ask Anderson Event Seeks Volunteers
The first week of the semester, we invite alumni to help greet students and ensure a great start to the academic year. Please volunteer to share your professional experiences. Two shifts will be available and space is limited. Sign up today!
Aug. 19-20 | 8:30 a.m.-Noon
McKinnon Center for Management
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Golden Steps: Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk
We are partnering with the UNM Department of Pediatrics, Hematology and Oncology for our first-ever Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk. Every step raises funds and awareness for kids and families affected by childhood cancer. Sign up to participate and show your support for the fight!
Sept. 7
10 a.m. Start Time | 9 a.m. Check-In
UNM Hodgin Hall
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Amanda Armenta, BBA ’02 and MBA ’03, was promoted to community relations specialist at Sandia National Laboratory. Congratulations, Amanda! | |
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Matthew Bernabe, BBA ‘15, and his business partner are now co-owners of Albuquerque’s historic Owl Café on Eubank. What a great example of Anderson alumni’s dedication and commitment to preserving the city’s history. | |
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Anderson alumnus Dan Brooks, BBA ‘12, has been appointed Optomec’s new vice president of finance. Congratulations, Dan, on your accomplishment! | |
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Since publishing “Just a Little Ditty” in 2021, Jack Cunningham, BBA ’68, has published five additional books of poetry, including “Heavenly Rhymes,” “Your Heart to Mine,” “My Heart to Yours,” “Ditties of Wit and Wisdom” and “Just a Dit of Wit and Wisdom” in 2024. | |
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Diné Development Corporation has added Anderson alum Bradley Preber, BBA ’81, and MBA student Mark Freeland to its board of directors. | |
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Alice Main, MBA ’23, has joined the City of Albuquerque as their new climate pollution reduction grant manager. Congrats, Alice! | |
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Congratulations to Tim Reynolds, BBA ’01, who was named partner in charge of Carr, Riggs & Ingram's Southwest practice unit. | |
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Thornburg Investment Management has appointed William “Billy” Rogers, BBA ‘98, as their new chief operating officer. Congrats, Billy! | |
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After graduating from Anderson, Scott Siler, BBA ‘88, started a 32-year journey as a Chick-fil-A franchisee. In 2020, he shifted his focus to helping people struggling with addiction and homelessness, leading him to create a nonprofit with his wife, Peloton of Hope. He is now supporting women in recovery in South Mississippi. | |
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Anderson Community Virtual
Book Club
For our August book, we will be reading "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver. Join us for a great book discussion and connecting with Anderson community members, from faculty and staff to current students and alumni!
Wednesday, August 28 | 4 p.m.
Zoom, link on website
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We invite you to help Anderson
There are many ways you can give back to your alma mater, such as volunteering to sharing your expertise and resources. We invite you to get involved and help Anderson sustain its commitment to academic distinction in ways you find personally meaningful.
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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. | | | | |