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, and our annual magazine.
Alumni News
Impact Magazine
Impact is the College of Business annual publication. The magazine illustrates how our students,
alumni, faculty, College, and University create the future.
Alumni Profiles
Lynn Makela
'07, '07Lynn Makela '07 began work in the digital marketing industry at a local marketing firm before joining Michigan Tech in 2008. After serving as the Director of Marketing for the School of Business and Economics, she chased a career opportunity out west and ultimately landed at POSSIBLE, a global digital marketing agency in Seattle, before returning to the Keweenaw in the summer of 2017. "Working at Michigan Tech after graduation . . .
Alumni Profiles
Kate Hogberg
'02Kate (Harkins) Hogberg conveys architectural principles in her job as Communications Specialist with HDR, Inc. She also is learning a fair amount about building blocks. Kate, a Michigan Tech SBE graduate, is helping with Duplo instead of Lego sets at home—her child is two years old, and she and her husband are expecting another in June—but communicating about architecture, engineering, and construction is something she . . .
Alumni Profiles
Joel Tacey
'01Fresh out of Tech, Joel Tacey '01 was not enthused by his first marketing or sales rep option. So, he gave himself an ultimatum."I told myself, if I could make the same kind of living by doing magic as my friends did in traditional jobs, I would stick it out," he says. "It's been the best decision of my life."Now, through Tiptop Entertainment, his family-brand of magic ("card games and visual stuff") has vaulted him . . .
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!
Alumni Links
The Alumni Association has resources for all Michigan Tech alumni.
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.
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.