Category Archives: Student Stories

Andrew Smith ’09 is a Top Three Finalist for “Best Job in the World”

After seeing a post on his Facebook newsfeed for the “Best Job in the World” described by an Australian government agency, Andrew Smith ’09 decided to apply. The job called for a professional partier for six months who will write … Continue reading

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Phi Beta Lambda Team Will Represent Mihaylo in National Competition

With a state victory that included 24 medals, the Mihaylo Phi Beta Lambda team will advance to the 2013 National Leadership Conference, June 22-25, in Anaheim. At the state competition held over spring break, members of Mihaylo’s Future Business Leaders … Continue reading

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Eric Don ’13 Hits All the Right Notes with Lollapalooza Marketing Plan

When Eric Don ’13 attended Lollapalooza in Chicago a few years ago, he could see there was great potential in expanding the multi-day music festival’s international presence.  So, Don embarked on a two-year academic journey to construct a new business … Continue reading

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Taxation Grad Student Gracia Manopo’s Laser Focus is a Capital Asset

 Updated on June 17, 2013 Gracia Manopo doesn’t want to be good. She wants to be the best. And that required a laser focus on the tasks that would get her where she wanted to be professionally. “I had to … Continue reading

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Newly Elected ASI VP Shares Fresh Vision for Student Leadership

Jonny Leggett ’15 looks to an international giant in the world of business for inspiration. “Anyone who owns more than 400 companies and is worth billions of dollars is clearly doing many things right,” says Leggett. “I admire Richard Branson’s … Continue reading

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