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Abby McNulty presents her project at the Student Research Symposium
Abby McNulty '21
Accounting

Through the Manning School’s Business and Entrepreneur Scholars in Training program, Abby McNulty developed a case study analysis of the Columbia Gas explosions.

It’s been great not just for my research skills, but also my public speaking and communication skills.
Read More ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Abby McNulty 
Portrait of Christine Vaudo smiling in the Pulichino Tong Business Center
Christine Vaudo '18
Business Analytics

Christine Vaudo returned to school after a long gap to earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Manning School of Business and then decided to pursue her master’s degree in business analytics.

Everyone’s looking for analytics. Whether it’s fundraising, finance, marketing -- there are lots of jobs.
Read More ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Christine Vaudo 
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Louis Cirignano '20
Business Administration

A born entrepreneur who was tuning up old lawn mowers and selling them online at the age of 6, Louis Cirignano made the most of his opportunities at UMass Lowell. He’s using his degree in business administration to launch a financial management app that he developed through the DifferenceMaker program.

There are so many opportunities to learn outside of the classroom. You’re really doing yourself an injustice if you turn them down.
Read More ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Louis Cirignano 
Caron Tully stands with a group of people.
Carson Tully '22
Business Administration

Finance student Carson Tully built on his passion for real estate at UML, serving as president of the Real Estate Network Association.

The professors have been awesome. They care about real estate, which has helped that niche community grow.
Read More ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Carson Tully 
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Nisarg Jhaveri '21
Business Administration

Nisarg Jhaveri is learning all about global supply chain operations — and how to work remotely with colleagues in far-flung locations — in his summer internship with Dell Technologies.

The Manning School of Business has amazing faculty and staff. The way they support the students is state-of-the-art work.
Read More ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Nisarg Jhaveri 
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  • A person take a photo with her smartphone of a young man holding a certificate and posing with a woman on a stage.

    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.
    Featured Story
  • A woman stands at a podium and holds a microphone while talking to people in the lobby of a building.

    Industry Days Bring Business World to Classroom

    The inaugural Manning School of Business Industry Days brought over 100 professionals, including 44 alumni, to campus for two days of talks and networking with students, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world business challenges.
    Featured Story
  • Fourteen college students and a professor pose for a group photo. Two of the students are holding a framed certificate.

    UML Student Investors are Right on the Money

    UMass Lowell’s student-run investment group won the UMass Foundation’s annual Student Managed Fund competition, providing Manning School of Business finance students with valuable real-world investment experience.
    Department News
  • The Mock Trial team poses with a UMass Lowell flag - United In Blue.

    UMass Lowell Student Teams Just Keep Winning

    UMass Lowell student teams, including Mock Trial, a cyber security team, Model United Nations (U.N.) and an investment class, are on a winning streak this year.
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