Alumni and Friends

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

Cover of the 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

Dave Bernard

Dave Bernard

'74

After graduating from Michigan Tech in 1974, a fortunate incident altered the trajectory of Dave Bernard’s career before it started. "I was set to interview with the accounting department at Kimberly-Clark," he says, "and just three days before, they called to say the position was filled, but they could offer me a spot as a tax analyst. I took the job and never looked back." Highlights from Dave’s 36-year . . .

Alumni Profiles

Joel Tacey

Joel Tacey

'01

Fresh 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 . . .

Alumni Profiles

Mary Mahaney

Mary Mahaney

'82

Mary D. Mahaney is president of Veridea Group LLC, a real-estate development and hospitality management company. As co-founder of the company, she managed its growth from a small family operation to a company that has developed 80 projects valued at more than $400 million, primarily across Michigan's Upper Peninsula and in Montana. Mahaney is responsible for the company's strategic execution and oversees all financial . . .

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!

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.

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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.