CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2022! |
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On May 13 and 14, UMass Lowell celebrated the 2022 commencement with the first in-person ceremonies since 2019. The University announced that the class of 2022 was UMass Lowell's largest and most diverse in its history. A total of 4,690 graduates representing 46 states and 113 countries earned their degrees. Of that total, 1,211 students graduated from the Manning School of Business -- with 630 undergraduate and 581 graduate degrees awarded.
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Graduating MBA students visit the Pulichino Tong Business Center after commencement. |
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Commencement speaker and Manning School of Business graduate Adam Basma. |
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Dean's office team members Felicia Bornstein (left) and Elizabeth Nguyen. |
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Ph.D. graduate Dan Hu, Dean Sandra Richtermeyer, and Ph.D. graduate Peiyi Jia. |
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Manning academic advisor Carol Towle received M.Ed. in Education Administration at the 2022 commencement exercises. |
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Manning graduate Abraham Soto celebrates with family outside the Tsongas arena. (Lowell Sun photo) |
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Honorary Degree Recipients - Brian Rist '77, '22 and Kim Rist |
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Brian Rist '77, '22 and Kim Rist were awarded Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degrees in recognition of their mentoring and engagement with UMass Lowell students, as well as their continued advocacy of university initiatives through the Rist DifferenceMaker Institute and the Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy.
Brian is a member of the Manning School of Business Advisory board and the founder of Storm Smart, the largest manufacturer and installer of hurricane protection products in the country. Brian shares his experiences and expertise with students as an ambassador for the annual Rist DifferenceMaker competitions and by working with graduate students via the Master of Science in Business Analytics capstone projects. Brian is committed to the success of Manning students, and his feedback to the dean and faculty, as well as his mentoring of our students, is invaluable.
Kim works tirelessly to support youth and education initiatives. She is involved with the funding of local elementary and middle school makerspaces, and serves on the Board of Directors for the IMAG History and Science Center, a hands-on science and aquarium center in Fort Myers, FL. Kim is part of the Believing in Girls Society at the Pace Center for Girls, which invests in the future of young girls, helping create strong and empowered women in the community.
For over 10 years, Manning students have received scholarships through the Rist Families Endowed Scholarship Fund. This year, Brian and Kim established UMass Lowell's first-ever endowed deanship, which further impacts Manning School of Business students and their professional development by allowing them to attend conferences, join professional groups, network with alumni, and conduct research with faculty.
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Manning School of Business Alumni Recognized at
2022 University Alumni Awards Celebration
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Two distinguished Manning School of Business alumni were honored at the 2022 University Alumni Awards: Jonathan Geanakos '84 received the Manning School of Business Alumni Award, and Kelly Michael Skelton-Badlani '18, '19 received a University Young Alumni Award in the Innovation & Success category.
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Top left photo: Chancellor Jacqueline Moloney with Jonathan Geanakos. Top right photo: Chancellor Moloney, Kelly Michael Skelton-Badlani, and Heather Makrez Allen, Executive Director of Alumni and Donor Relations. Bottom photo: Kelly Michael Skelton-Badlani, Manning School of Business Dean Sandra Richtermeyer, and Jonathan Geanakos. |
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Manning Graduates Honored with Commencement Awards |
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Congratulations to the following Manning School of Business award winners, who were recognized at the 2022 Commencement exercises:
Chancellor’s Medals for Outstanding University Support:
Joanne Yestramski ’76, Manning School of Business Advisory Board member; interim Vice President and Chief Business Officer, University of Maine; former Senior Vice Chancellor, Finance and Operations at UMass Lowell (retired).
Chancellor’s Medals for Distinguished Academic Achievement - awarded to top undergraduates in each UMass Lowell school or college: Yuvraj Aurora, Runzhi Chen, Jessica Hernandez-Eng, and Saomenea Phorn.
Chancellor’s Medal for Community Service - recognizes students who have devoted time to improving the quality of life in the greater Lowell community and beyond: Nadine Chamoun, Zachary Moskow, and Kiara Vasquez.
University Scholar-Athlete Award - celebrates the UMass Lowell athlete who attained the highest grade-point average among students who have participated in varsity athletics for four years: Samuel Knoblauch (Men's Ice Hockey).
Trustees Keys - students who maintained a perfect 4.0 grade-point average over all eight semesters at UMass Lowell: Yuvraj Aurora, Runzhi Chen, and Saomenea Phorn.
Senior Stoles - awarded to student leaders in recognition of their extraordinary academic accomplishments and dedicated service to the university community. Four senior stoles were awarded this year, and all four students are Manning School of Business graduates: Sophia Governo, Zachary Moskow, Saomenea Phorn, and Easmond Tsewole.
Honors College Scholars - Yuvraj Aurora, Adam Basma, Emmanuel Edobor Ovabor, Reyna Genao, Sophia Governo, Nisarg Jhaveri, Pei-Ru Lin, Nicholas Mager, Twisha Mohapatra, Tatiana Negron, Alianny Silverio, Thomas Stranberg, Easmond Tsewole, Carson Tully, Kiara Vasquez, Saipreeth Verada, and Erin Young.
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Hooding Ceremonies Celebrate Master's Graduates |
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More than 300 guests (including graduates, their supporters, and Manning faculty) attended this year's graduate hooding ceremonies, which took place over two nights. The Master's of Science programs were celebrated on May 11, and the MBA program on May 12. Manning Advisory Board member Brian Rist ’77, ’22, ’22 (H), chair of the Rist Family Foundation, was among the Manning School of Business graduate students receiving an MBA this spring and was the featured speaker at the May 12 ceremony. In addition, more than two dozen MBA students traveled from Japan to take part in the hooding ceremony and commencement exercises. Record MBA Class Includes a Notable Business Alum (5/25/22)
Outstanding Student Awards were presented to the following graduates:
Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) - Brian Bombaci
Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) - Ryan Joliat
Master of Science in Finance (MSF) - Eduardo Gonzalez
Gary Mucica Outstanding MBA Student Awards - Nicole Champigny, Nabihah Khalid, Haryanto Hokianto, and Joshua Zubricki
Outstanding Abitus Student Award - Reina Kaneko
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MSA graduate Zerihun Habtemicheal with family at the May 11 hooding ceremony. |
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Brian Rist '77, '22, '22 (H) receives his MBA hood from Manning School of Business Dean Sandra Richtermeyer. |
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The MSBA Outstanding Student Award was presented by Dr. Luvai Montiwalla, MSBA Coordinator (left), to Ryan Joliat. |
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The MSA Outstanding Student Award was presented by Dr. Stephanie Tate, MSA Coordinator (left) to Brian Bombaci. |
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From left: Ryan Masson, Associate Director, Graduate Business Programs; Dr. Ravi Jain, MSF Coordinator; and Eduardo Gonzalez, MSF Outstanding Student Award recipient. |
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The Gary Mucica Outstanding MBA Student Award presented to Haryanto Hokianto (left) by Bill Mucica. |
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Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society Welcomes 124 New Members |
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Newly inducted Beta Gamma Sigma members with Manning School of Business faculty. |
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The Manning School of Business chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma reached a record number of inductees this spring, with 121 students and three faculty members joining the international business honor society. Students, their guests, and Manning School of Business faculty and administrators celebrated at an in-person induction ceremony on April 21 to welcome and honor new members. (Manning School Inducts Record Beta Gamma Sigma Class, 4/29/22)
Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) recognizes top performing students in business schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). BGS members are comprised of the top 10% of undergraduate students, top 20% of graduate students, and doctoral candidates who have successfully defended their dissertation. AACSB accredits just 5% of business schools worldwide, assuring that BGS members belong to an organization synonymous with the highest standards of academic excellence.
Faculty members Dr. José Godinez, Carolyn Kedersha, CPA, and Dr. Tunde Kovacs were welcomed as new BGS members by Manning School of Business Dean Sandra Richtermeyer. Retiring Management Department Chair Dr. Stuart Freedman was honored at the ceremony, as well as former chapter advisors Dr. Michael Beers and Dr. Cassandra Rohland.
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Dean Richtermeyer (left) with BGS student officers Nadine Chamoun, Nicole Wilson, Oldden Fox, and Heer Patel. |
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New inductees had a chance to network with fellow BGS members following the ceremony. |
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BGS student officers and Dean Richtermeyer present Ishimwe (Nadine) Uwase with a Master's Second Recognition membership certificate. |
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From left: Associate Professor Erica Steckler, Assistant Professor (and incoming BGS faculty advisor) José Godinez, Management Department Assistant Susanne Ferrara, Management Department Chair Stuart Freeman, Assistant Teaching Professor Elissa Magnant, and Visiting Instructor Michael Salach at the BGS induction ceremony. Stuart Freedman was honored at the ceremony with a Faculty Leadership award. |
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2022 Beta Gamma Sigma Inductees |
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Daniel Allen
Sachiko Azuma
Jhostin Baez
Michael Bartoszek
Rina Begum
Neil Philip Berube
Mohhamed Billimoria
April Bodden Solomon
Craig Buhowski
Olivia Marie Campbell
Monita Chea
Runzhi Chen
Kenneth Clark
Ryan Thomas Coccia
William Charles Considine
Kevin Conway
Samantha Cooke
Sarah Curley
Salma Dakiri
Kayla Douangchith
Mesha Dina Franco
Gordon Freeman
Koki Fujii
Tomohiro Fujimori
Naohiro Fujita
Shozo Fukuda
Isabelle Giles
Emily Goglia
Dylan Gomes
Eduardo Simon Gonzalez
Sophia Governo
Geneva Griffin
Nikhila Gubbala
Arindam Guha
Elizabeth Haddock
Bennett Hamilton
Eisha Haroon
Shinya Hirose
Dan Hu
Reiji Ikeda
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Akimitsu Ikeura
Gillian Inglis
Yuji Inoue
Naoki Ito
Jessica Lyn Iwanicki
Jessica Jaime
Peiyi Jia
Reina Kaneko
Taka Kawashiri
Ashley Mary Kern
Brenna Kessinger
Chaima Khammar
Rayyan Kherati
Andrew David Kilar
Yoshiyuki Kinugasa
Jun Kobayashi
Masafumi Kokui
Satoshi Konagai
Marek Korencik
Channymol Kum
Amos Ndegwa Kungu
Yoshie Kurata
Hiroyuki Kurita
Makayla Larochelle
Dallas James LaSalle
David Levine
Pei-Ru Lin
Thuy Mai
Lucas Brendan Maloney
Peter Mann
Joseph Mayor
Alexander Michals
Peter Miller
Khadija Mir
Joseph Mirabella
Alba Miranda-Ribera
Takuya Mishima
Ethan Molisee
Mizue Nakajima
Julia Ofiesh
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Tomohiro Oka
Yuta Okano
Hiroki Okino
Patrick Orcino
Fumiaki Ozaki
Hitomi Ozaki
Andrew Pangalos
Drasti Patel
Stephanie Patel
Vy Pham
Rebecca Pollock
Arundhati Prasanth
William John Pullen
Waylon Vincent Quinlan
Kristen Reardon
Madeline Roop
Takehiro Sakita
Roberto Santos
Seiichi Sasazawa
Koji Senda
Keijiro Shintani
Allison Marie Signorello
Jaskaran Singh
Jessica Stevens
Aleczander Todd Stith
Takuya Suguri
James Sullivan
Tao Sun
Dennis Sykes
Natsuki Takahara
Vaibhav Panjabrao Tale
Sophia Tran
Easmond Hoansi Tsewole
Susumu Tsuchiya
Ishimwe Nadine Uwase
Hiroshi Yamaguchi
Daisuke Yamashita
Jinhua Yan
Audrey Yana
Qi Yu
Okuno Yuka
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Faculty inductees: José Godinez Gonzalez, Ph.D. (Management), Carolyn Kedersha, CPA (Finance), and Tunde Kovacs (Finance).
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Manning School of Business
Mary Lou Kelly, Business Manager and Newsletter Editor
Dr. Sandra B. Richtermeyer, Dean
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