Where are undergraduates from the UMW College of Business heading after college? Take a look at a few of our recent graduates and find out where they have decided to apply their business skills in the next phase of their career. … [Read more...]
October 6: Mike Stough ’86, Senior Vice President and General Auditor, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
July 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Join the College of Business as it welcomes alumnus Mike Stough '86, Senior Vice President and General Auditor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, to the Fredericksburg campus to speak with students on Tuesday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. in Lee Hall, Room 412. A native of Maryland, Stough joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond in 2012 as general auditor. He received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Mary Washington College and a master's degree in business/IT management from Johns Hopkins University. He is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor and is Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls. Stough's professional experience includes a number of years as a partner in an international "Big 4" accounting firm as well as a senior audit executive with a leading banking institution. … [Read more...]
Dean Richardson Featured at Inaugural DC Metro Alumni Reception
June 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
More than 30 UMW alumni attended the inaugural reception for the DC Metro Network on Thursday, June 11 at Bread & Salt in Washington, DC. Guests mingled with friends over drinks and light appetizers before hearing remarks from special guest speaker Lynne Richardson, Dean of the UMW College of Business. Dean Richardson commented on the importance of networking as related to personal and professional development. The gathering is the first in an ongoing series of professional networking events designed to engage alumni with various topics while also providing an enjoyable social outlet. Future events will be posted on the UMW Alumni Relations website. The DC Alumni Network may also be found on Facebook and Twitter. … [Read more...]
Mary Washington’s Tyler Carey Claims ITA Atlantic South Most Improved Player, Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship and Leadership Awards
May 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Mary Washington senior and business major Tyler Carey has been named as the Atlantic South's Most Improved Player and Arthur Ashe Award for Sportsmanship and Leadership by the Intecollegiate Tennis Association. … [Read more...]
September 9: COB Resume Workshop
May 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Producing a well written resume is a basic requirement for a successful job search. The Office of Academic and Career Services is hosting a resume workshop for College of Business students on Wednesday, September 9 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in Lee Hall, Room 412. Led by Academic and Career Services at UMW, this workshop will assist you in developing a resume from scratch or polishing the one you currently have. It is strongly recommended for ALL business students beginning an internship or job search process. Students planning to attend Meet the Accounting Firms on September 16 will find this event especially helpful. Learn how to put together a resume that highlights your greatest strengths and talents. By the end of this workshop your resume will say, "Interview me!" If interested in attending this workshop, please RSVP to Lucy Quann at lquann@umw.edu. … [Read more...]
August 27: Welcome Week – Speed Networking with the COB
May 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The College of Business is excited to host Speed Networking in conjunction with UMW's Welcome Week! Speed Networking is informal, FUN & effective! Chat with other UMW students and develop new connections! Students are paired for 3 minutes before switching to the next person. RSVP: lquann@umw.edu. Thursday, August, 27 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Lee Hall, Room 411 … [Read more...]
Let Your Experiences Create Your Path
April 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Written by: Darrell Graf, class of 2004, Vice President at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Structure Real Estate Finance Throughout my time at college, I always had the idea I would work on Wall Street. When I graduated in 2004, I sent out countless resumes, attended career fairs at numerous Universities, traveled to New York to meet with recruiters, but no calls ever came. I took a back office job in Richmond doing data entry for Wachovia Securities since it was on a trading floor. The job was not glamorous and I made little money; however, I had the chance to speak to traders every day. For over a year, I punched numbers into a computer screen, a function that did not require a college education, and spent my free time networking with the traders on the floor until one day they asked me to join the fixed income trading desk. This lasted for only three months since I wanted to be in a larger city so I quit my job and moved to New York. My brother was about to attend Columbia … [Read more...]
Career Chats Connect Students and Alumni
March 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment
More than 20 business alumni returned to the University of Mary Washington for Career Chats on March 24 and 25, 2015. Career Chats, an initiative of the College of Business, connects students with successful alumni professionals to network, share knowledge and experience, and provide students with an opportunity to engage directly with alumni. Business alumni visited from nearby communities such as Northern Virginia and Richmond. Past participants have traveled from states as far away as Massachusetts, Tennessee and Pennsylvania. The speakers represented a variety of career fields and professions. Some are entrepreneurs, sales executives, chief financial officers from industries ranging from the federal government to real estate. Carla Percy ’06 MBA, president of the Mayvin Consulting Group, spoke to Dr. Wei Chen’s Strategic Management class. Percy founded and has owned the company for 6 years. While under her leadership, Mayvin Consulting has grown from just two to over … [Read more...]
Business Students Travel to the Land Down Under
February 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Story submitted by Bianca Dittman. Photo credit: Professor Lance Gentry Before leaving the United States my mind always seemed to be thinking about Australia. I had so many unanswered questions and my curiosity about the country was through the roof. The two days of traveling to get there were both very long, but I would give anything to be able to experience what I did all over again. All of my questions about the amazing country were answered and I learned so much more beyond what I was anticipating! Although it was not a culture shock being in an English speaking land, the people, food, and culture still was very different. Our days in Australia were always filled with activities, and there was never a dull moment in the Land Down Under. We did all the major attractions and visited the must-see sites. Below is a journal entry of what a typical day was like for us. January 7th, 2015 Today was my favorite day so far! Snorkeling and scuba diving in The Great Barrier Reef was … [Read more...]
Business Alumni Return to Campus to Share Advice
February 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
UMW Business alums Candace Cross (2014), David Heller (2014), and Keith Kritzberg (2014) returned to campus on February 12, 2015 to talk to current business students about life after graduation. The alums assembled in Lee Hall where Dean of the College of Business, Lynne Richardson, moderated the panel discussion. Cross, newly promoted to a recruiting position at Attentive.ly, a software company, encouraged students to start job hunting no later than the beginning of their senior year. Heller, currently in futures trading, suggested that students interact with their professors more by asking career advice and about networking. He emphasized that the College of Business alumni mentorship program and events like speed networking helped him prepare to become a competitive job candidate. Kritzberg, an account executive at Bloomberg BNA, expressed that his Business Communications class at UMW was essential in preparing him for life after graduation. He used LinkedIn and attended the … [Read more...]