Alumni Spotlight: Michael Quinlan, MBA ‘70
Whenever we do an alumni spotlight here at MetroMBA, we make sure to pick a prominent alumni to profile. In this instance the alumni is so prominent, that the graduate school he attended ultimately ended up re-naming their school after him. Sure, Michael Quinlan donated $40 million to Loyola University which undoubtedly played a part, but Quinlan’s impact on the school and each company he worked for revolves around more than just dollars and cents.
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Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson Speaks at Robert H. Smith School CEO@Smith Series
On April 26, the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business welcomed Arne Sorenson, CEO of Marriott Hotels, to speak as part of the school’s CEO@Smith speaker series. Sorenson heads a company that is poised to become the world’s largest hotel company following the acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts — a move that now gives Mariott more access to middle-class demographics.
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JHU Carey and Hopkins Engineering School Launch New Dual Degree Program
Johns Hopkins University is offering a new dual degree program that will allow students to earn a bachelor’s degree in engineering and an MBA degree, all within five-years. Sounds too good to be true, right? Continue reading…
Kellstadt MBAs Visit Warren Buffett in Omaha
Last month, 20 MBAs from DePaul University’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business were chosen to meet one of the most successful investors in the world — Warren Buffett.
The group traveled to Omaha, Nebraska — the headquarters of Buffett’s investment company, Berkshire Hathaway. On April 1st, They toured various Berkshire companies before taking part in an informal Q&A session with Buffett himself. Continue reading…
Social Struggles of an MBA
Folks who are going back to business school for their MBA degree have more than just complex coursework ahead of them — many prospective MBAs face plenty of social struggles as well, in addition to the challenges of earning their degree.
Whether your particular program is full-time or part-time, in-person or online, you will soon be facing new challenges, some expected, others not. One thing is for sure, though — despite feeling a bit overwhelming at times, seeking your degree will be an exciting process. Continue reading…
Industry Spotlight: Chicago Professional and Business Services
The nation is rebounding pretty well from the last recession and positive employment rates support that notion. According to Crain’s Chicago Business, the Windy City’s economy is charging ahead, especially in the professional and business services sector.
In fact, recent figures showed that a huge number of new jobs in Illinois reflected an increase in employment in professions such as auditing, consulting and architecture. What’s this sector all about, and how does it fit into the Chicago Metro? We’ll discuss.
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