Business and Economics

We’re proud to share the latest issue of the Business & Economics Review, highlighting student achievements, alumni impact, and faculty excellence. Inside this issue: Leadership & Law: Executive in Residence Karen Skarupski ’83 shares career insights Innovation in Action: Students compete for $30,000 at the Zingale Big Idea Competition Career Preparation: Internships that offer mentorship, [...]

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This summer, Lauren contintued her study away journey in Cologne, Germany. She is rejoining us on campus this fall and resuming her service as a CBE Fellow – we had to ask… What was it like spending the summer in Germany? Lauren: This past summer, I was overseas studying for a semester in Germany. It [...]

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A chance meeting at a student conference opened the door to a summer at Latin America’s largest investment bank. Gabriel Salvatore Xavier Saccoccio, a rising junior majoring in computer science and minoring in economics, spent his summer interning at BTG Pactual in Brazil after connecting with recruiters through the Brazilian Student Association’s annual conference. We [...]

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Starting this fall, the Business and Economics Department is offering a new series of microcredentials designed to help students stand out in today’s competitive job and graduate school markets. These digital badges recognize verified skills and competencies earned through existing coursework and hands-on experiences. The first four microcredentials — Accounting, Finance, Investing, and Tax Fundamentals [...]

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