Welcome to the Spring 2017 edition of UPDATE Magazine
Find out what’s happening with your fellow alumni and get the latest news about the Wisconsin School of Business.
8 to Watch Under 40
WSB alumni make their mark and inspire others. Meet eight accomplished Business Badgers whose impact on their industries will continue to grow.
Read about these exciting alumni. »
In this Issue:
Bringing Out the BEST
A contest creates collaboration between business and English students. Learn how students benefit from working together. Read More »
What Inspires You?
Dedicated Business Badger Connor Braun (BBA ’16) describes how he found success at WSB. Find out what inspires him. Read More »
WSB Research: Now You Know
Can brick-and-mortar business benefit from price comparison websites? What can hospitals learn from factory operations? Did affordable housing policies cause the financial crisis? Learn the answers to these intriguing questions. Read More »
Alumni Advocate:
Carey Bongard
Carey Bongard (BBA ’83) uses her passion for learning to inspire future Business Badgers. Meet the alumna who brings her global leadership skills to WSB.
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Business Badgers Who... Give Back
Taking the time to give back to one’s community can make a big difference in people’s lives—including your own. Read about the different ways Business Badgers help important causes. Read More »
Gaining Global Insights
An MBA trip to Vietnam provides a close look at an emerging market. Learn what insights can be gained with a firsthand look at another country’s economy. Read More »
Meet Anne P. Massey
Incoming Albert O. Nicholas Dean Anne P. Massey is eager to share her passion for collaboration. Read More »
Alumni Trailblazer:
Jenna Mueller
Jenna Mueller (BBA ’14) finds a willingness to get involved and helps build a foundation for leadership.
Learn how one alumna has recognized opportunities. »
[Photo Gallery] Students Connect with the Community by Volunteering
Business Badgers are embracing unique opportunities to make an impact in the world. See pictures of WSB students helping great causes in the community. Read More »
Lending a Helping Hand
The WSB’s Business and Entrepreneurship Clinic provides a valuable service for Wisconsin startups. Find out how WSB expertise can impact a range of new businesses. Read More »
Farewell to Dean François Ortalo-Magné
WSB faculty and staff reflect on Francois Ortalo-Magne’s time as dean. Read More »
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work in the NYC area. Frank is the head of Global CRM for the music streaming company TIDAL and Marie is director of corporate communications for Verizon. In November Frank was elected to a three-year term on the five-person Maplewood, New Jersey Township Committee. Their daughter, Madison, is an aspiring actress performing in several off-Broadway shows and showcases. More Class Notes »
launched a new venture capital fund, The Idea Fund of La Crosse, in February. The fund is actively seeking pre-revenue companies in Wisconsin for investment. Prior to the Idea Fund, he worked in the investment banking division of JP Morgan in New York. More Class Notes »
left her job as an auditor at PwC to become a journalist. Her accounting training has proved useful in her reporting. She and accounting classmate Matthew Brody (MAcc ’11) are planning a 2018 wedding in Madison. More Class Notes »