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The 51ÊÓÆµ Robert J. Manning School of Business delivers high quality, accessible undergraduate and graduate education. We produce influential research and provide an inclusive learning environment that offers rigorous, transformative experiences. Our students engage in entrepreneurial opportunities to explore innovation and the power of inter-disciplinary collaboration. Manning graduates are work ready and prepared to contribute to the global business community.

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UML student Kadeem Davis sitting at table talking with another student.
Kadeem Davis '18
Finance

Kadeem Davis stepped out of his comfort zone to start the Black Student Union. He’s learned a lot about leadership and building an organization—and about the diverse interests of black students on campus.

In my business ethics class, we talked a lot about ethical behavior and what organizations should do if they want to have a good relationship with the public. I learned a lot from that.
Read More 51ÊÓÆµ Kadeem Davis 
Nana Younge with Girls Get Going participant Serena Gil
Nana Younge '18
Entrepreneurship

As founding executive director of Get Girls Going, a nonprofit that inspires Black teenage girls to become entrepreneurs, Nana Younge ’18 is applying the skills she learned as a business student — while doing work that gives her a sense of purpose.

The things I learned at 51ÊÓÆµ are things that I use every day.
Read More 51ÊÓÆµ Nana Younge 
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Melanie Sunnerberg '21
Finance and Marketing

Business administration major Melanie Sunnerberg has a passion for finance that she’s honed through a co-op experience at MFS Investment Management and her leadership roles in student organizations.

The professors have industry experience, the dean really connects with students, and the students are so interconnected and supportive of one another.
Read More 51ÊÓÆµ Melanie Sunnerberg 
Dennis Patel with MSB Dean Sandra Richtermeyer
Dennis Patel '19, '20
Finance

By constantly building his network, Dennis Patel ’19 ’20 made the most of his undergraduate and graduate education — and landed a global supply chain analyst co-op job at Lockheed Martin.

I’m graduating debt-free and have been able to develop my career. And now, with my master’s degree, I think I’ll be able to take my career to the next level.
Read More 51ÊÓÆµ Dennis Patel 
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Anthony Blunt '24
Digital Media & Business

Anthony Blunt ’24, also known as rapper Ant Blunt, is balancing his passions for music, art, fashion and basketball while pursuing an MBA.

When I get on stage, I’m excited to showcase what I can do.
Read More 51ÊÓÆµ Anthony Blunt 
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    Country Roads Lead Back to UML for Jilly Martin ’09

    51ÊÓÆµ alum Jilly Martin ’09 has built a successful country music career with the duo Martin and Kelly by applying the skills she learned as a business student to thrive as an independent artist and entrepreneur.
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    Business Students Close the Deal at Sales Challenge

    Manning School of Business students put their skills to the test at the inaugural 51ÊÓÆµ Sales Challenge, part of a growing sales curriculum and new Sales Hub initiative.
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    Persistence Pays Off for DifferenceMaker Winners

    Team Pawva’s Smart Pet Bed, which tracks the weight, body temperature and sleeping patterns of a dog or cat, took the top prize at the Rist DifferenceMaker Institute’s 13th annual $50,000 Idea Challenge.
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    Show and Tell: Student Researchers Take Center Stage

    More than 200 students showcased their research work and academic endeavors at the 28th annual Student Research and Community Engagement Symposium at University Crossing.
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