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
Ellen Horsch
'78Ellen S. Horsch served as vice president for administration at Michigan Technological University from 2004 to 2018. She was the first woman to serve Tech in a VP role and oversaw the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum, Auxiliary Services, Business Operations, Facilities Management, and Human Resources. From 1991 until 2004, she was director of the university's human resources department, directing the functions of payroll, employment . . .
Alumni Profiles
James Martell
'76James J. Martell has spent his entire career in transportation, logistics, and aviation. He began his career loading trailers part- time for UPS. He worked his way up to management before moving to FedEx, being their first expat to open offices in Canada. Martell went on from FedEx to run his own companies. Upon selling Smartmail to DHL in 2004, Martell now serves as chair for logistic providers MyUS.com and Protrans . . .
Alumni Profiles
Hugh Makens
'61Graduating with honors from Michigan Tech in 1961 with a bachelor's degree in business administration, Makens has been involved in the securities industry for over 35 years as an attorney, regulator and advisor. He was a Director at the Michigan Corporation and Securities Bureau for the Michigan Department of Commerce (1972-1978) and was a Trial Attorney with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (1966-1972). For . . .
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.