Stay Connected to Your College
Are you a graduate or friend of the College of Business at Michigan Tech? Connect with us by reading alumni profiles, Impact, our annual magazine, or by sharing your story.
Alumni Profiles
Eric Peterson
'70, '71Eric Peterson, originally from Detroit, completed his baccalaureate degree in civil engineering at Michigan Tech in 1970 and went on to earn a master's in business administration in 1971. Following graduation Mr. Peterson focused his career in the railroad industry, the majority of it with CSX Transportation. After joining the company in 1974 as an Assistant Division Engineer, he rose through the managerial levels including . . .
Alumni Profiles
Denise Blankinship
'84Denise retired in 2017. Throughout her career she held numerous positions in the information Technology field with a focus on Business Analysis and Resource Management. "Most recently Denise served as the Vice President of Business Analysis at the Church Pension Group where she was a senior IT manager responsible for partnering with corporate business leaders to define, prioritize and develop IT strategy for supporting . . .
Alumni Profiles
Claire Foley
'85Claire graduated from Michigan Technological University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. In 1995 she received her Masters in Business Administration, Corporate Finance, from the University of Michigan. From 1986 to 1989 Claire was a Senior Accountant for Mathews, Nightengale, Reich and Scott, CPA. She was a Controller for the J.F. Cavanaugh Company from 1989 to 1993, and in 1993 she became . . .
Alumni Reunion
Reconnect with us at the next Alumni Reunion. The College of Business Open House is held in the Academic Office Building 1:30–3:30 p.m.* during the Friday of Alumni Reunion week.
Faculty and staff would like the opportunity to meet you and share the exciting activities occurring in the College of Business. This will give you the opportunity to mingle with other alumni and reminisce about your alma mater.
* Please check the official Reunion schedule to confirm details and contact us at 906-487-2668 or business@mtu.edu if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Tell Us Your Story
Alumni, have a story to tell or advice to lend to our incoming business students? Tell us about how the College impacted your career, how we are unique from other business Colleges, why you think it is important for business students to have a STEM foundation, or anything else you'd like to pass along. Your voice, your story matters the future Huskies.
Support Business School 2.0
Alumni and friends, support our goal of upgrading our physical space and help us create the future. The College requires smart classrooms, desirable office and research space to recruit and retain world-class faculty, and areas for teams of multidisciplinary students to collaborate, receive tutoring, and seek academic advice. Donor and State matching opportunities are available.
Alumni Links
The Alumni Association has resources for all Michigan Tech alumni.
Councils, Boards, and Speakers
The College has councils and boards to help us achieve our mission and be the top choice school for technology-centered business education among students and employers. Our Distinguished Guest Speakers connect with students, faculty, and staff by sharing knowledge and real-world business experiences.
If you would like to be considered, please contact us at 906-487-2668 or business@mtu.edu.