News & Events​: Loyola University Chicago

The Schreiber Center shines as Pearson Street is decorated with holiday lights.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Wishing you a joyous holiday season! Take a look at how we celebrated the season through festive decorations and students writing thank-you notes to professors.

“The MBA gave me a breadth of knowledge, from accounting to finance to marketing,” Hussam Bachour (MS ’16, MBA ’17) said. “At the same time, the MS gave me the depth of knowledge in the two main areas my career is built on, which is supply chain management and information systems.”

Fostering community and career growth

Hussam Bachour (MS ’16, MBA ’17) credits Quinlan's supportive community and comprehensive curriculum for giving him the tools he needed to build a successful career in healthcare supply chain management.

Pursuing success in accounting

For Gabriel Virdaru (BBA '18, MS '19), the Accelerated BBA/MS program in Accountancy offered a convenient and comprehensive pathway to success—and one of the highest CPA pass rates in Illinois.

From left, U.S. Ambassador Meg Whitman, Quinlan Professor Cliff Shultz, and Keith Dokho (MBA ’03) at a 2023 event supporting trade and economic engagement between the U.S. and Kenya.

Forging a sustainable future

Keith Dokho (MBA ’03) has always felt a call to sustainable business. He has created global impact through his role at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the world’s premier development agency, and through a career focused on using business to do good.

Quinlan students visit Greenwood Project’s offices for a lunch-and-learn event during the first Quinlan Career Week.

First-ever Quinlan Career Week features alumni and companies

The week supported career exploration and advancement as undergraduate students networked with more than 70 Loyola alumni, visited companies, attended a career fair, and more.

João Barreto, driven by his faith and ambition, maximized his Quinlan experience and made valuable connections along the way.

Finding community and meaning

João Vítor Moraes Barreto, recipient of a 2024 President’s Medallion, found a home and a drive for professional growth at Quinlan. He’ll graduate with a position at KPMG and life-long friendships.

Top in Chicago

The latest U.S. News rankings place Quinlan's undergraduate programs as top in Chicago. Additionally, three majors ranked among the nation's best.

Associate Professor Julián P. Díaz at the “Monetary and Fiscal History of Latin America Workshop” organized by the University of Chicago, where he presented to policy makers and fellow researchers. Photo courtesy of the Becker Friedman Institute at the University of Chicago.

Influencing the debate about international economies

Associate Professor Julián P. Díaz has spent more than 15 years analyzing economies of South America and Central Europe, leading to research influencing policymakers.

Students present their marketing strategies to JoJo’s ShakeBAR executives.

Shaking up class

Students in Associate Professor Jenna Drenten’s marketing class worked with JoJo’s ShakeBAR executives to create a marketing campaign for the Chicago-based restaurant group.

Attendees of Capacity Building for Capacity Builders raise their hands during a game of “This or That” relating to small businesses and service organizations.

Building the capacity to serve

Organizations serving Chicago’s minority-owned businesses gathered at the Quinlan School of Business to share best practices and strategies for success during a daylong workshop funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

In Memoriam: Mine Cinar, PhD

We mourn the passing of Professor Mine Cinar, who was a remarkable teacher, researcher, and colleague. She joined the business faculty in 1983 and was twice named Faculty of the Year by the Quinlan School of Business.

The Family Business Center welcomed three new advisory board members (from left): Erin Buddig, Ashley Martin, and Michael Schupp.

New Family Business Center board members

The new board members represent three different generations of family businesses headquartered in Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois.

The Quinlan School of Business is proud of the more than 700 members of our Class of 2024!

Congratulations, Class of 2024

We are so proud of the more than 700 members of our Class of 2024! They leave Quinlan with the skills and knowledge to be difference makers in the business community and in the world.

Our 73rd Annual Honors and Awards Ceremony celebrates high-achieving undergraduate business students in the Class of 2024.

Quinlan Honors and Awards 2024

Quinlan is proud to celebrate our highest achieving undergraduate students.

The 2024 Faculty and Staff Awards recipients were honored for their innovation, teaching, research, dedication to Quinlan's mission, and more.

Quinlan Faculty and Staff Award winners 2024

The Quinlan School of Business honored 13 faculty and staff members for innovation, teaching, research, dedication to Quinlan's mission, and more.

Alex Sullivan used every resource available to him to make the most of his time at Quinlan.

Non-stop Sullivan

Alex Sullivan has packed his four years at Quinlan to the brim with extracurriculars and internships, securing a position at Goldman Sachs after graduation.

Shaping DEIB at Quinlan

Assistant Professor Arilova Randrianasolo is shaping a more equitable and inclusive future at Quinlan as the school’s first director of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).

Our part-time MBA program continues to be in the Top 3 in Chicago and top 25% in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Part-Time MBA ranks among the top

The part-time MBA program continues its streak of ranking in the Top 3 in Chicago, according to U.S. News & World Report, 2025. The program ranks #42 in the nation.

Career Services staff Edith Sanchez-Saenz works with Quinlan student Hiba Rizvi on reviewing career resources.

Career services for business students

Far beyond the traditional resume review, Loyola Career Services offers many valuable resources for business students.

Fifteen students from Quinlan and Arrupe College of Loyola traveled to New York City for the Quinlan Ramble over spring break 2024.

Unforgettable Ramble to New York

During spring break 2024, 15 students from Quinlan and Arrupe College of Loyola embarked on a trip to New York City for the annual Quinlan Ramble.

New Venture Pitch Competition student winners and judges smile after the competition.

Pitching new ideas

At the 2023 New Venture Pitch Competition, three students rose to the top pitching products ranging from a transportation tool to skincare.

The MARK 561 class gathers in front of Reunification Palace in Saigon.

Transformative travels in Southeast Asia

Discover the immersive journey of graduate students as they explored Southeast Asia, diving into new cultures, meaningful encounters, and profound lessons in MARK 561.

Challenging marketers to “SeeHer” accurately

Quinlan marketing chair Linda Tuncay Zayer created curriculum with the national organization SeeHer to portray women and gender equitably and accurately within advertising.

“The takeaway is corporate ethics matter,” says Associate Professor Hae Mi Choi about her research on SEC enforcement.

Finding patterns

Groundbreaking research by Associate Professor Hae Mi Choi uncovers waves of enforcement by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Climbing the corporate ladder

Jaime Orejuela, CEO of Loyola Limited, discusses his work overseeing Loyola’s student-run businesses and how Quinlan has shaped his approach to leadership.

Research for a more equitable world

Assistant Professor Danielle Booker’s dedication to inspiring change in the auditing and accounting industries has created a significant industry impact.

Dean Michael Behnam (center) with the 2024 Black Excellence Award honorees (from left): Jonathan McGee (MBA ’22), Amber Townsend (MBA ’24), Marquis Miller, and Emmanuel Ezeocha (BBA ’25).

Honoring Black Excellence

The Quinlan School of Business honored four difference makers who embody the values of inclusion, equity, and leadership at its second annual Black Excellence Awards Dinner.

The MS in Business Data Analytics program was the perfect fit for alumna Bianca Marjalino.

The balance of the right skills, at the right time

Alumna Bianca Marjalino found the program that worked for her, and had a job offer before graduation.

Meet Erik Larson

"Quinlan opened career doors that surpassed my wildest expectations," says Erik Larson, MS '14.

Jessica Holden (MSHR ’15) was impressed with Quinlan’s student focus, and found ways to engage with her community.

Engaging with students and staff created success for alum

When looking for a student-focused experience, alum Jessica Holden (MSHR ’15) felt Quinlan outshone the rest.

Quinlan has “committed leaders tracking the pulse of Chicago business and beyond ,” says James D. Pietrarosso (BBA ’15, MSBDA ’18).

From Chicago startups to Big Four consulting

James D. Pietrarosso (BBA ’15, MSBDA ’18) refined his analytical proficiency, business acumen, and career path while obtaining his master’s degree at Quinlan.

Quinlan's undergraduate business program is ranked top in Chicago.

Top undergraduate business program in Chicago

The latest U.S. News rankings place Quinlan as #1 in Chicago for undergraduate business and #84 in the nation.

Meet TJ Wiley

"Quinlan’s Supply Chain Management program does a great job of keeping students engaged through exciting opportunities beyond the classroom," says TJ Wiley, MS '13, MBA '14.

Profs. Cliff Shultz and Tham Hoang in Quy Nhon, Vietnam presenting on opportunities for marketing and sustainability.

Professor helps organize Vietnamese conference on marketing and sustainability

Where do marketing and plastic waste clean-up intersect? According to Professor Cliff Shultz, it’s a place of responsibility and opportunity.

Professor Nancy Landrum spent six weeks in Malaysia, integrating UN SDGs into the curriculum of Quest International University Perak.

Professor helps Malaysian university integrate sustainability initiatives through Fulbright

Professor Nancy Landrum fulfilled a lifelong goal of participating in the Fulbright program, working with Quest International University Perak in Malaysia to implement sustainability initiatives.

Students from the ENVS 363 class at the cash mob in support of Edge of Sweetness Bakery.

Rogers Park and Edgewater businesses becoming more sustainable with Loyola’s help

A Sustainable Business Management class ran green audits and a “cash mob” to help sustainability efforts at two local businesses.

Three-time cross country conference champion Mimi Reimers (center) is finishing her academic journey and turning to developing her career.

Running her course

Mimi Reimers (BS ’21, MBA ’22, MS ’24) is building a career understanding science and consumer behavior to develop more nutritious foods without compromising taste.

Akilah Blackman (MBA ’19) sits on the grand stairs at the Schreiber Center, which is home to the Quinlan School of Business.

Unlocking excellence

Akilah Blackman (MBA ’19) shares her transformational MBA journey at Quinlan, beginning with her move from California to Chicago.

Holiday cheer in the Schreiber Center with the backdrop of downtown Chicago.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Wishing you a joyous holiday season! Watch the top Quinlan moments of 2023 and see how we decorated the Schreiber Center.

“When the market is working efficiently, this makes the lives of the people involved in the market easier,” says Assistant Professor Guner Velioglu.

Stickiness and market efficiency in finance and the classroom

Assistant Professor Guner Velioglu leverages his research on price stickiness and market efficiency to enhance the classroom experience for his students.

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Jason Janiga (BBA ’21, MS ’22) is currently completing his MBA at Quinlan.

Janiga's journey

Jason Janiga (BBA ’21, MS ’22), recipient of a 2023 President’s Medallion, is building a business career that taps into his creativity and leverages the connections he’s gained at Quinlan across three business degrees.

The seven new tenure-track faculty focus their research on topics ranging from international marketing and financial disclosure to business ethics and the impact of safety net programs.

Meet the new faculty

Seven new tenure-track faculty members joined the Quinlan School of Business this academic year. They bring a wealth of international academic and industry experience to the school.

Patty Hernandez, Quinlan's student services program manager, arranging the clothing in the Quinlan Closet on the opening day in September 2023.

Providing business attire to our students

The Quinlan Closet, which launched in September 2023, provides Quinlan students professional clothing for job interviews, career fairs, and more.

Associate Professor Jenna Drenten giving remarks at Loyola's Faculty Convocation after receiving the 2023 Faculty Member of the Year award.

Loyola Faculty Member of the Year awarded to Quinlan professor

Associate Professor Jenna Drenten was honored with a University award for her innovative marketing research and for empowering students in the classroom.

As a mentor in Quinlan's Q Mentorship Program, Eric Holler (MBA '13) devotes his time to ensuring his student mentees feel prepared to take on their career.

Helping kickstart careers

Eric Holler (MBA ’13) specializes in recruiting and coaching high-performance sales teams. Now, he is taking his coaching skills directly to Quinlan students through the Q Mentorship Program.

Ryan Martins set records as a runner while preparing himself for the next journey in life.

Dashing to the future

Quinlan MBA graduate and former cross country and track and field athlete Ryan Martins shares his journey as a graduate-transfer student and how he’s preparing for life after Loyola.

Alex Minton (BBA '19) landed his dream job shortly after graduating from Loyola University Chicago.

Building a super campaign

Quinlan marketing graduate Alex Minton (BBA '19) found his dream career with Taco Bell and helped to create a campaign around the biggest night in American television.

Serving those who served

Rocky Belmonte (MBA ’16) is using her position at Grainger, which is a Fortune 500 industrial supply company, to advance the well-being of veterans like herself.

Mike Hewitt, professor of supply chain, has long worked closely with industry, including conducting extensive academic supply chain research with leading companies.

New executive director of the Loyola Business Leadership Hub

Professor Mike Hewitt will continue to develop the Loyola Business Leadership Hub into a translational force that moves knowledge to practice and brings the best industry practices into Quinlan classrooms.

Four difference makers were celebrated at Quinlan's first annual Black Excellence Awards Dinner. Pictured from left: Sanaa Hill (BBA '23), Dean Michael Behnam, LaShawn Holloway (MBA '23), and Ahmed “Flex” Omar (BBA '05). Not pictured: Jahmal Cole.

Celebrating Black excellence

The first annual Black Excellence Awards Dinner honored four difference makers who embody the values of inclusion, equity, and leadership.

Rising accounting star

Andrew Coombs (BBA ’09) has been recognized as a rising star from his successful accounting firm and his community engagement.

Winning Wheel of Fortune

Assistant Professor Danielle Booker won big on the game show – and helped promote the joy of accounting.

The Quinlan School of Business is proud of the more than 900 members of our Class of 2023!

Congratulations, Class of 2023

We are so proud of the more than 900 members of our Class of 2023! Commencement speakers included Thomas Hund (BBA '76), former executive vice president/chief financial officer of BNSF Railway Co., and students Patricia Harris (MBA ’23) and Natalia Mendez (BBA ’23).

The 72nd Annual Honors and Awards Ceremony celebrated high-achieving undergraduate business students in the Class of 2023.

Quinlan Honors and Awards, 2023

We were thrilled to recognize our top undergraduates in the Class of 2023.

Quinlan faculty and staff award winners 2023

We honored 13 of our faculty and staff in this year's Quinlan Faculty and Staff Awards.

Rambling toward entrepreneurship

At Loyola, Irina Voloshina (MBA ’23) built connections and experienced new cultures. Now, she’s ready to become an entrepreneur with the skills she learned in her program.

Students on the Quinlan Ramble stopped for a photo in San Francisco.

Enriching study trip to San Francisco

Earlier this year, Quinlan Ramble students spent their spring break in San Francisco to expand their network and visit companies.

Our part-time MBA program continues to be in the Top 3 in Chicago, according to U.S. News & World Report. Two other graduate programs ranked in the Top 25 in the nation.

Top in Chicago

Quinlan is among the top business schools, says U.S. News and World Report. Our part-time MBA continues to be Top 3 in Chicago and is #43 in the nation. Two other programs are in the Top 25 in the nation.

Anne-Michele Boyle speaking at the Chicago Fair Trade event in 2019.

Alumna leads the way in green education

Anne-Michele Boyle (BBA '01) is inspiring a new generation of students to be sustainable through her work at a public high school in Chicago.

Students meet at Loyola’s Vietnam Center during their exploration of Vietnam.

Life-changing study abroad in Southeast Asia

In January 2023, graduate students in Marketing 561 embarked on a transformational study abroad trip to Southeast Asia to experience new cultures and study comparative consumer behavior.

Bob Follett (on left) and Dick Litzsinger are longtime supporters of family business and of Loyola’s Family Business Center.

Extending a family legacy

The Follett and Litzsinger families gave $2 million to Loyola University Chicago to support family-owned businesses and honor the Follett family legacy.

After earning her MBA in Healthcare Management, Agnieszka Ardelt, MD (MBA-HCM ’17) is leading programs to make a difference in her community.

Finding a new calling

Agnieszka Ardelt, MD (MBA-HCM ’17), chair of neurology at MetroHealth in Cleveland, is helping transform a community in partnership with local students.

Nicolas Soto Hay records his podcasts in his home studio, located in downtown Chicago.

Demystifying entrepreneurship

Nicolas Soto Hay, a triple Quinlan major, hosts and produces Ignite Lab’s Spark podcast to help inspire entrepreneurial thinking.

With each new semester, Information Systems Professor Nenad Jukic sees an opportunity to make a difference in his student’s lives.

Starting with students

For Professor Nenad Jukic, being a difference maker starts with empowering his students with both hard and soft skills.

Professor Jennifer Griffin challenges students to consider the dynamics of why businesses exist and how they implement CSR and ESG.

Examining sustainable business

Professor Jennifer Griffin has spent the past two decades studying business ethics, and is examining the role of CSR and ESG in various businesses.

Executive advancement for EMBA student

Executive MBA student Jenny Sepulveda’s promotion makes her the first Latina ever in Guaranteed Rate leadership.

The Schreiber Center is festively decorated for the holiday season.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

All of us at Quinlan wish you a joyous holiday season! Check out how we decorated the Schreiber Center and wrapped our 2022.

Introducing the Family Business Center director

Jill McCall is a community builder and innovator with extensive experience in association leadership and consulting.

Accounting and Economics major Catie Plank reflects after an impactful four years as a Rambler.

Plank on point

Catie Plank, Quinlan’s 2022 President’s Medallion recipient, has made the most of her time as a Rambler, from starting a student organization to co-authoring DEI research.

Join us in welcoming new faculty to the Quinlan School of Business. Not pictured: Xiang Gao.

Welcome, new faculty members

Four new full-time faculty members joined the Quinlan School of Business this fall, bolstering our programs with their experience and expertise.

Lessons from COVID-19

In his new book, Professor Clifford Shultz and a global team of scholars analyze the COVID-19 pandemic response and how to facilitate the quality-of-life and well-being of communities around the world.

Undergraduate program ranked No. 1 in Chicago

The latest U.S. News rankings place Quinlan as top in Chicago. Four majors also ranked among the nation's best.

Brittney Marshall in the SalesForce office with company mascot Cloudy the Goat.

Building a new future through LoyolaLinked

Former women’s basketball player Brittney Marshall used mentoring platform LoyolaLinked to kickstart a career in technology. Along the way, she built a friendship with a fellow Rambler.

Michael Behnam, PhD, became dean of the Quinlan School of Business on September 1, 2022.

Meet Dean Behnam

The new dean is focused on elevating the success of the entire Quinlan community, as well as increasing the school’s focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The late George G. Kaufman, PhD, (left) and his wife, Mimi Winter, have been longtime supporters of the Quinlan School of Business.

Center named for Professor Kaufman

A $1.25 million gift from Mimi Winter has renamed the Center for Financial and Policy Studies for the late George G. Kaufman, PhD, a renowned economist, researcher, and Loyola professor.

April Lane Schuster, director of entrepreneurial initiatives for Loyola's Quinlan School of Business, is overseeing the launch of the New Venture Pitch Competition for students.

Entrepreneurial competition launches

Through the New Venture Pitch Competition, Loyola students can win up to $3,000 for the best “elevator pitch” of a business venture.

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Over four years, Harry Hutchins and his family have grown Alma Coffee from concept to successful business with a focus around sustainability, surviving a pandemic, and sharing knowledge with Quinlan undergraduates.

Brewing sustainable coffee and improving lives

Harry Hutchins (BBA ’16) founded a mission-driven coffee company dedicated to extraordinary coffee, environmental sustainability, and improving lives in Honduras.

Dr. Fredrick Kaefer with the help of professors around the world co-authored guidelines to implement Jesuit values into information management courses.

Jesuit values in data analytics

Professor Fredrick Kaefer is helping incorporate Jesuit values into information management courses around the world.

“I come to Quinlan as a servant-leader dedicated to helping the school and its students, faculty, and staff achieve their aspirations,” says Michael Behnam, Quinlan's incoming dean.

Our new dean

A noted scholar, faculty member, and administrator, Michael Behnam, PhD, will become Quinlan's dean on September 1, 2022.

Celebrating Anne Smart's Retirement

Anne Smart is retiring as director of our Loyola Family Business Center after 13 years of service to the family business community.

Embarking on a global supply chain career

Quinlan helped launch Alex Stoll's international supply chain career with shipping company Maersk — and by extension, his award-nominated photography hobby.

Thru Shivakumar, Colleen Tunney-Ryan, and Michael Strautmanis joined Baumhart Center Director Karen Weigert for the opening panel. Not pictured: Michael Fassnacht

Baumhart News

Innovative purpose-driven leaders connect and inspire at Leading for Good

Over the course of nine days, more than 60 exceptional speakers and hundreds of incredible participants from across the country joined Leading for Good.

The award-winning professor Swasti Gupta-Mukherjee teaches finance in Loyola University Chicago’s Baumhart Scholars MBA program.

Finding value in ESG impact

Gone are the days of investors making decisions based almost exclusively on profit margins. They are increasingly considering a company's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) value-add.

Leadership development consultant Carol Fitzgibbons teaches in the MBA program.

Developing a consulting mindset as a leader

"A consulting mindset is all about solving business problems so they stay solved," says Carol Fitzgibbons, an instructor in the Next Generation MBA program.

How to make critical decisions

"Gone are the days of businesses making decisions based on instinct or preference," says Cerag Pince, associate professor and instructor in the Next Generation MBA program.

Tackling bias in business

Bias is inevitable whenever business leaders make decisions based on their experiences and the available data, says Senior Lecturer Carolyn Tang Kmet.

Omar Brown at the Big Ten headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois.

Bringing real experience

Omar Brown, the Big Ten Conference's senior vice president, people and cultural officer, has returned to Quinlan, bringing with him real-world expertise.

Associate Professor Cedric Dawkins discussed how to effectively navigate the divestment-engagement paradox at the spring 2022 Q Talks: Live! event.

Experience Q Talks: Live! Spring 2022

Watch thought-provoking presentations from Melissa Ballate (BBA '01, MBA '03) on the heart of change, Professor Cedric Dawkins on the divestment-engagement paradox, and Professor Joel Han on neighborhood disparities.

Students in Neier Beran’s Design Thinking course visit the iFly indoor skydiving facility to learn how STEAM education and thrill can be combined.

Skydiving to unique solutions

Indoor skydiving during a course taught by Senior Ignatian Lecturer Stacy Neier Beran helped students gain a new perspective on a real-world client.

The Quinlan School of Business is proud of the nearly 1,000 members of our Class of 2022!

Congratulations, Class of 2022

We are so proud of the nearly 1,000 members of our Class of 2022!

Clockwise from top left: Mackenzie Cronin (BBA ’22), Alisha Sayani (BBA ’22), Carlos Lopez (MBA ’22), and Jonathan McGee (MBA ’22).

Words of Wisdom from the Class of 2022

Watch as graduate and undergraduate students from the Class of 2022 reflect on their Quinlan experiences.

The 71st Annual Honors and Awards Ceremony celebrated high-achieving undergraduate business students.

Quinlan Honors and Awards, 2022

Quinlan recognizes its top undergraduates in the Class of 2022.

Quinlan faculty and staff award winners 2022

Quinlan recognizes outstanding faculty and staff through the annual Quinlan Faculty and Staff Awards.

Creating thoughtful leaders

Senior Lecturer Carolyn Tang Kmet’s courses challenge students to identify bias in data and to define their successes beyond themselves.

Hussam Bachour (MSSCM `16, MBA `17) is the manager of supply chain systems at University of Chicago, and an adjunct professor at Quinlan.

Building a community at Quinlan

Hussam Bachour (MSSCM `16, MBA `17) highlights how the Quinlan community helped shape his professional career.

Our part-time MBA continues to be in the Top 3 in Chicago, and three other Quinlan graduate programs are in the Top 25 in the nation.

Strong rankings for Quinlan graduate programs

Our part-time MBA program continues to be in the Top 3 in Chicago, according to U.S. News & World Report. Three other graduate programs also ranked in the Top 25 in the nation.

Vincenzo Sposito (BBA ’14, MSISM `19) is currently a program manager at Google.

Information systems alum flourishes in his career

Vincenzo Sposito (BBA ’14, MSISM `19) uses the skills he learned at Quinlan to advance in his career.

Aminatu Rubango (right), head of Business Career Services, chats with Alexandra Snyder (BBA `23) about the Q Mentorship Program.

Q Mentors leads to internships and friendship

Alexandra Snyder (BBA `23) landed internships at Amazon and Boeing with the help of Q Mentor Jay Kulle (BA '87).

Quinlan faculty and professionals discussed the impact COVID-19 had on marketing, economics, and supply chain.

Professionals talk COVID-19 at Q Talks: Live! Spring 2020

Quinlan faculty and business professionals talked about COVID-19's impact on three facets of business.

While in Atlanta, the Quinlan Ramble visited Alma Coffee, which was co-founded by alum Harry Hutchins and focuses on sustainable products.

Quinlan Ramble to Atlanta

During spring break 2022, Quinlan students flew to Atlanta to visit major corporations and Loyola and learn about business in another major U.S. city.

Sun Lee-Such (MBA-HCM `11) is the system vice president of pharmacy services at AMITA Health.

Quinlan alum helps close the healthcare gap

Sun Lee-Such (MBA-HCM `11) reflects on how a Quinlan degree helped her career in healthcare management.

Leticia Liakopulos, MS in Information Systems and Analytics

Graduate student creates small business

Loyola friends and classmates helped graduate student Leticia Liakopulos (MSISA ’22) create her jewelry business from the ground up.

Professor Lopa Chakraborti’s research focuses on environmental justice, regulation, valuation, and clean energy.

Professor Chakraborti joins Economics Department

Associate Professor Lopa Chakraborti teaches her students the importance of economics and sustainability through the lens of her childhood in India.

Assistant Professor Katie Alexander’s research focuses on leadership and interpersonal treatment, which is how we treat and mistreat each other in the workplace.

Professor Alexander joins Management Department

Assistant Professor Katie Alexander uses her corporate experience to shape her students into ethical leaders.

After 15 years in the travel industry, MBA graduate Cindy Bertram shares tips she’s learned from great humans and leaders.

Lessons we can learn from great leaders

MBA graduate Cindy Bertram share tips she’s learned from great humans and leaders.

“Baumhart is driving societal change, and I’m unbelievably honored to have been chosen as its director,” says Karen Weigert.

Baumhart News

Introducing the Baumhart Center director

Karen Weigert is a transformational leader with an unwavering commitment to driving social change.

Loyola Limited presidents say that running a business during the pandemic has been challenging, but also full of opportunities.

Running a student business during COVID-19

Loyola Limited presidents reflect on their student-run businesses.

Learn more about Quinlan's many student organizations and how you can get involved.

Get involved with student organizations

Watch as Quinlan students explain the value of joining their student organization, from business fraternities to investment funds.

Quinlan Wrapped lays out six highlights of 2021, from Loyola basketball on the national stage to our thought leadership on business questions.

Quinlan Wrapped 2021: Quinlan’s top moments

See our most popular moments in 2021 from the men's basketball team in the Sweet 16 to our business thought leadership.

Sixteen members of the Quinlan community share what they are thankful for this year.

What we are thankful for

This holiday season, our students, faculty, and staff share what they are most thankful for.

Myla Skinner (MBA '22) discussed the Great Resignation and the Great Realignment at the fall 2021 Q Talks: Live! event.

Experience Q Talks: Live! Fall 2021

Watch inspiring presentations from Professor Katie Alexander on insubordination in the workplace, Professor April Lane Schuster on the power of innovation, and Myla Skinner (MBA '22) on organizational alignment

Managing change during COVID-19

Professor Anne Reilly offers change management advice that managers can implement now.

“I realized if we are not introducing students to sustainability and social justice concepts in core finance, we are giving the impression that these are opt-out ideas,” says Professor Gupta-Mukherjee.

International recognition for innovative course

Associate Professor Swasti Gupta-Mukherjee developed one of eight courses worldwide to receive the Aspen Institute’s 2021 Ideas Worth Teaching Award.

Sydney Seufzer (BBA ’22) turned to alumni on the Loyola Mentors platform to help guide her future career choices.

Loyola Mentors celebrates first anniversary

In one year, more than 1,000 Quinlan alumni and students like Sydney Seufzer (BBA ’22) have joined the networking platform.

Undergraduate business program ranked No. 1 in Chicago

The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings place us as top in Chicago.

Words of advice from our faculty

Believe. Be a unicorn. Get involved. Reach out to your professors. Quinlan faculty offer words of encouragement to our students.

Words of advice from Professor Binkley

“When things get tough, keep showing up. And when you show up, be present and deliberate in your actions,” says Zach Binkley.

Words of advice from Professor Cinar

"To quote the poet Rumi, 'But don’t be satisfied with stories, How things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth,'" says Mine Cinar.

Words of advice from Professor Booker

"Get to know your professors! We're here to help you learn," says Danielle Booker.

Words of advice from Professor Diaz

"Let us embrace this return to campus to give our very best in the classroom and outside of it!" says Julian Diaz.

Words of advice from Professor Geroulis

"Channel your full creative capacities. It’s vital that you have faith in yourself, for then you’ll have sublime faith in mankind," says Eve Geroulis.

Words of advice from Professor Hewitt

"Be kind to others, do every job well, and never be afraid to take a break for yourself or to help others," says Mike Hewitt.

Words of advice from Professor Janiga

"Remember that even failures are learning experiences that lead to growth," says John Janiga.

Words of advice from Professor Jukic

"Be ready for any changes and have faith that we will know how to handle them if they happen," says Nenad Jukic.

Words of advice from Professor Kmet

"Don’t be afraid to buck expectations and pursue the unpredicted," says Carolyn Tang Kmet.

Words of advice from Professor Neier Beran

"When in doubt, let's take a Ted Lasso playbook page: Believe," says Stacy Neier Beran.

Words of advice from Professor Nestorov

"The next few years will be particularly exciting and rich with opportunities to redefine and change industries and possibly the world!" says Svetlozar Nestorov.

Words of advice from Professor Sredl

“Be a unicorn! Practice Ignatian reflection to find out what makes you unique," says Katherine Sredl.

Associate Professor Emerita Dawn Harris in the classroom in 2015.

Retiring after a career filled with challenging opportunities

Associate Professor Emerita Dawn Harris reflects on some challenging opportunities from her Quinlan career.

Quinlan students are looking forward to being back on campus this year.

Looking forward to school

Quinlan students share what they are looking forward to this academic year.

Check out the resources Quinlan has to offer to its students.

Five tips for student success at Quinlan

We want our students to be prepared for success. Here are five tips for success at the Quinlan School of Business.

Remembering Professor Emeritus George Kaufman

In June, we celebrated the life and legacy of Professor Emeritus George Kaufman, who was one of the world's leading experts on banking, a prolific researcher, and a highly regarded teacher.

The Baumhart Center’s vision is to create business education opportunities for leaders across Chicago and nationwide.

Baumhart Center’s transformational moment

The center grows its work in DEI and other critical areas while searching for its new director.

Saidi Mwanundu (MS ’15) applies his finance skills for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

UN food program thrives with help of Quinlan alum

Saidi Mwanundu (MS ’15) uses his financial expertise to keep the United Nations World Food Programme running smoothly.

“Quinlan is a great school with faculty and staff doing incredible things,” says Maciek Nowak, interim dean of the Quinlan School of Business.

Nowak becomes interim dean

Helping create a better Chicago for all will be his focus in the next year.

Congratulations, Class of 2021!

See the Class of 2021 virtual celebration featuring graduating students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Professor Amy Kyhos presented the Quinlan Honors key to Brian O'Hara during the Honors and Awards presentation video.

Quinlan Honors and Awards, 2021

We celebrate our top undergraduate students through our annual Honors and Awards presentation.

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Hannah Becker found the right balance of analytics, database structure, and networking with Quinlan's BDA certificate.

Certificate leads to new data analytics career

Hannah Becker found a new career path and a strong foundation in business data analytics at Quinlan.

Stacy Neier Beran incorporates design thinking into her classes at Quinlan School of Business.

Moving from "as is" to "could be"

Stacy Neier Beran, senior Ignatian lecturer, shares her insights on shifting mindsets with design thinking

Writing the business stories others read

Jie Zheng (BBA '21) is turning his passion for business news and marketing insights into a mission-focused career.

Colleen Reaney and Brandon Pendleton of our Executive and Professional Education Center share behaviors, strategies, and tactics to become a more inclusive leader in the workplace.

Cultivating equitable workplaces through inclusive leadership

Learn the habits, behaviors, and planning required to be an inclusive leader in a Q Talks Podcast episode featuring Brandon Pendleton and Colleen Reaney of our Executive and Professional Education Center.

Professor Arup Varma calls on everyone to work toward social justice:

We all must keep the needle moving toward justice, says professor

Professor Arup Varma shared in a Q Talks Podcast his experience navigating the tension between being not white and not Black.

Ramblers men’s basketball uses sports analytics as part of their player improvement and game strategy tactics.

An incredible basketball run, fueled by sports analytics

In early 2021, Clayton Custer (BBA '18, MBA '19), Lecturer Zach Binkley, PhD, and Patrick Wallace sat down to discuss how Loyola men's basketball is using sports analytics to improve player performance.

During her time at Quinlan, Jennile O'Connor (BBA '21) was a peer advisor, participated in the Quinlan Ramble, and was a guest on the Q Talks Podcast.

Setting goals, not expectations, leads to success

Jennile O'Connor (BBA '21) said 'yes' to opportunities, which led to three internships at Deloitte.

Professor Zach Binkley emphasizes the importance of inclusive sports brands in a Q Talks Podcast.

Inclusive sports mascots are good business, says professor

In a Q Talks Podcast, Professor Zachary Binkley discusses the ramifications of mascots rooted in racism, and why meaningful rebranding is good for business.

As the NFT market grows, our students are learning in real time

Professor Zach Binkley and his class are tracking the explosive growth of NFTs, particularly on the sports side of the industry.

Thomas Smyth (BBA '19, MS '20) solidified his career with a master's degree in information systems from Quinlan.

Degrees bring credibility and confidence to data analytics consulting

Thomas Smyth (BBA '19, MS '20) launched his consulting career in data analytics with a graduate degree in information systems from Quinlan.

Raphael Roxas combines what he learned from philosophy and with Quinlan education in his role as data and operations manager.

Finding philosophy in data analytics

Raphael Roxas (BA '19) used the Business Data Analytics certificate to pivot his career.

Colleen Reeaney, director of the Executive and Professional Education Center, and Rachel Gregoire, a guest lecturer for the center, explore how implicit biases affect our workplaces.

Education and effort reduces implicit bias

In a Q Talks Podcast episode, Rachel Gregoire and Colleen Reaney explore implicit biases in the workplace and what we can do to bring awareness to them.

The Quinlan School of Business was re-accredited by AACSB, which is a mark of excellent business education.

AACSB re-accredits Quinlan due to first-rate business education

Quinlan's business and accounting programs continue to hold this top mark of excellence.

Quinlan's MBA programs continue to be among the best, with our part-time MBA in the Top 3 in Chicago and our nonprofit MBA ranked number 7 in the nation.

Rankings place Quinlan near the top

Quinlan's part-time MBA program continues to be in the Top 3 in Chicago and the Baumhart Scholars MBA is No. 7 in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2022 rankings. Two of our MS programs also ranked.

Sarah Hoffman (BBA '22) joined Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity to grow her professional network.

Quinlan student wins regional Collegian of the Year award

Sarah Hoffman (BBA '22) was recognized by Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity for her efforts as recruitment chair.

“My decision to attend Loyola has unequivocally been one of the best decisions of my life,” says Rick Gevis.

Adding value with accounting and analytics expertise

Rick Gevis is using his expertise in accounting and data analytics to turn a start-up into a well-oiled machine.

Approach to income inequality should stem from values, says professor

Professor Tassos Malliaris discusses income inequality and how values should shape our decisions on the Q Talks Podcast.

February 2021 marked the return of students to the Schreiber Center. A robust COVID-19 surveillance testing program and a commitment to health and safety guidelines are helping keep students, faculty, and staff safe.

One year later: Rising to the challenges of COVID-19

One year after the COVID-19 pandemic sent Loyola online, Quinlan looks back at how our community rallied, adapted, and even thrived.

Two teams brought home top honors from the Teradata Universe competition in 2020.

Quinlan teams win big across disciplines

Student teams from Quinlan have brought home top honors from a variety of business disciplines and student competitions.

Combining entrepreneurial spirit and Jesuit values

An ambitious entrepreneur, Nikiya Price (MBA '21) is building her future with the help of the Next Gen MBA.

Quinlan graduate Kamille von der Linden (BBA '20) helped launch the Loyola Salesforce Student Group during her senior year, and now participates as an alumna and recent Salesforce hire.

Students skill up with Salesforce

Students and alumni are networking and building in-demand technology skills, powered by Salesforce and its free online learning platform, Trailhead.

Sigmund and Lewis continue to meet monthly via Zoom even after the end of their official mentor/mentee relationship through the Q Mentorship program.

Q Mentorship program builds critical professional skills

Frayne Lewis (BBA '22) connected with Kyle Sigmund (MS '11) and an internship with the help of the Q Mentorship program.

Veek Cheema (MBA ’21) is combining the skillsets he’s learning from Quinlan with his on-the-job experience with Boeing to prepare as a future leader.

Leveling up with the Next Gen MBA

Veerkanvar Cheema (MBA '21) is advancing his career with the problem solving, strategic thinking, and networking skills he's gaining at Quinlan.

Madisyn Fairchild cherishes the Jesuit values instilled throughout her time at Loyola. She graduated with an undergraduate degree in theater and is now pursuing the Next Gen MBA. Photo courtesy of Zoe Mckenzie Photography.

Building interdisciplinary skillsets with the Next Gen MBA

Madisyn Fairchild (BA '20, MBA '21) is building on her theater experience with business acumen she's learning as part of the Next Gen MBA.

NextGen consulting students, like Kathryn Heeg (MBA '21), used Zoom and Microsoft Teams to connect in and out of class.

Next Gen MBA's consulting focus shifts student perspectives

The new MBA prepares students to think like consultants through classes like Professor Stacy Neier Beran's three-week consulting course.

Loyola administration announced on January 15, 2021, that Dean Stevens was stepping down as dean.

Leadership transition

In June, Dean Kevin Stevens will be stepping down. Associate Dean Maciek Nowak will serve as the interim dean until a national search for the next dean is complete.

Q Talks Podcast miniseries on race and business

The miniseries explores the intersection of race and topics including corporate social responsibility, the marketplace, the workplace, and faith.

Shannon Kennedy returns home to Chicago as global head of BMO Family Office.

Double alum named head of BMO Family Office

Shannon Kennedy’s servant leadership-style and 30 years of experience brings a unique perspective to the world of finance.

John Willkom (MBA '14) describes in his best-selling book, <em>Walk-On Warrior</em>, how hard work, dedication, and persistence paid off in his life.

Basketball, best-selling author, and a Quinlan MBA: An alum's journey

John Willkom’s book Walk-On Warrior chronicles how his hard work led him through college basketball, a job in the NBA, and his current career in e-commerce.

From Loyola to restaurant leadership: Meet Morgan Olszewski

Alumna Morgan Olszewski reflects on her journey to become the director of two Chicago restaurants, Yūgen and Onward Chicago.

Professor Akon Ekpo researches marketplace marginalization and technology consumption.

Marketing research needs to be driven by social justice, says Professor Ekpo

Professor Akon Ekpo studies how the marketplace marginalizes minorities and calls for marketing research to be driven by social justice.

Professors (from left) Katherine Sredl, Linda Tuncay Zayer, and Jenna Drenten each contributed a chapter to the new <em>Handbook of Gender Research and Marketing</em>

Three professors are leaders in research on gender and marketing

Professors Jenna Drenten, Katherine Sredl, and Linda Tuncay Zayer contributed their revolutionary research to the Handbook of Research on Gender and Marketing.

Sexual assault victims have an incentive to report early, says Professor Lee

In her theoretical research, Assistant Professor Frances Lee finds that victims of sexual assaults have a stronger incentive to report early to encourage other reporters than libelers do.

Uber and Lyft drivers deserve worker's rights, says Professor Peter Norlander.

Workers’ rights should apply to Uber and Lyft, too, says Professor Norlander

Professor Peter Norlander has challenged Uber and Lyft to consider issues of worker's rights for their drivers.

Taking stock of market uncertainty

Investors should be careful about how to use and interpret financial analysts’ forecasts, suggests research by Professor Hae mi Choi.

Quinlan School of Business faculty and staff members were recognized for excellence in teaching, research, and service during the 2020-21 academic year.

Quinlan faculty and staff award winners 2021

Quinlan recognized outstanding faculty and staff through the annual Quinlan Faculty and Staff Awards.

Assistant Professor Norman Massel brings research experience and an excitement for teaching to Quinlan.

Professor Norman Massel joins Accounting faculty

Professor Massel returns to Rogers Park, the neighborhood he grew up in, with a passion for sharing his accounting knowledge with Quinlan students.

Our networking platform Loyola Mentors is now called LoyolaLinked and will soon be open to the entire Loyola community.

Join LoyolaLinked

The powerful networking and mentorship platform connects alumni and students.

Undergraduate business program ranked No. 1 in Chicago

The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings place us as top in Chicago.

Loyola's Next Generation MBA emphasizes skills, including data-driven decision making, leadership, teamwork, communications, and ethics. And it can be completed in as fast as a year.

Next Generation MBA is calling

Our radically redesigned, skills-based MBA program is crafted to meet the evolving needs of students and employers.

Quinlan's part-time MBA program continues to be in the Top 3 in Chicago. The MBA and four other Quinlan graduate programs are ranked among the top 45 in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Top 3 in Chicago and among the best in the latest U.S. News rankings

Quinlan's part-time MBA program continues to be in the Top 3 in Chicago. A total of five Quinlan graduate programs are ranked among the top 45 in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Danielle Booker brings experience at a Big Four accounting firm, health insurance company, and Family Feud to Quinlan.

Professor Danielle Booker joins Accounting faculty

Professor Booker brings Big Four and industry experience to Quinlan students — as well as a winning streak on the Family Feud game show.

Executive Lecturer Dennis Nirtaut (pictured) and his fellow human resources professors share their insights on market shifts and what students should consider during this time.

Seven job market and human resources trends during COVID-19

Professors Dow Scott, Arup Varma, Dennis Nirtaut, and Peter Norlander identify the trends and shifts we can expect to see.

In Memoriam: George Kaufman, PhD

We mourn the passing of Professor Emeritus George Kaufman, who was one of the world's leading experts on banking, a prolific researcher, and a highly regarded teacher.

Professors Cedric Dawkins and Abe Singer discuss corporations and unions, and the duty they have to be socially responsible.

Corporate responsibility is heightened amid protests and police brutality, says two professors

Professor Cedric Dawkins discussed corporate social responsibility with Professor Abe Singer as part of the Q Talks Podcast miniseries on race and business.

In Memoriam: Geraldine Rosa Henderson, PhD

We mourn the passing of Prof. Gerri Henderson, an inspiring mentor, talented researcher, and generous and caring friend.

The Blackstone gift honors the leadership of alumnus John Schreiber. Quinlan's Schreiber Center, which opened in 2015, was named in honor of John and Kathy Schreiber.

Blackstone creates scholarship in honor of John Schreiber

The scholarship —created with a $1 million gift — will establish an endowment to support students with the greatest financial need.

Quinlan students celebrated their Commencement at Gentile Arena on May 9, 2019

Congratulations, Class of 2019!

See photos, video, and social posts from Quinlan's 2019 Commencement Ceremonies and commencement celebrations.

Current Quinlan graduate and undergraduate students offer their advice to new students.

Advice from Quinlan students for the new school year

Seven Quinlan students offer their thoughts on how to make the most of your time at the Quinlan School of Business.

Celebrating the Class of 2020

At virtual commencement ceremonies in August, we celebrated our Class of 2020 and all its accomplishments.

Students competed in an esports tournament organized by the Quinlan School of Business in November 2019.

Esports take off as a ‘pandemic pastime’

Esports offer an outlet for new sports content, competition, and community during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, says Lecturer Zach Binkley.

Marketing for good

Brendan Creamer (BBA ’16) has worked on critical public service advertisements, including the Ad Council’s recent coronavirus response effort.

Chris Benning (MBA ’11) improves the lives of patients through data modeling for Northwestern Medicine.

Alum Chris Benning is creating opportunity through healthcare analytics

Chris Benning (MBA ’11) is opening doors in the analytics field while also improving patient and employee well-being at Northwestern Medicine.

Quinlan students, alumni, faculty, and staff send well wishes and congratulations from home.

Congratulations, Class of 2020!

See the Class of 2020 Digital Send-Off featuring graduating students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Donna Warton, Hussam Bachour, Tanvee Agrawal, and Roy Scheck are the 2020 Supply Chain Management program honorees.

Supply chain program honors four alumni

In recognition of their contributions to the supply chain industry, Quinlan honors Donna Warton (MBA ’93), Hussam Bachour (MBA ’16, MSSCM ’16), Tanvee Agrawal (MSSCM ’20), and Roy Scheck (MBA '19, MSSCM '19).

Sawaqed used his college experience to launch an international career with UPM's early talent graduate rotational program. Image courtesy of UPM.

From basketball team manager to international career

Sameer Sawaqed (BBA ’19) launched an international career and a mentorship podcast with the help of the networking skills he honed at Quinlan.

There is still lots to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, even with all the challenges of 2020.

Quinlan faculty give thanks

Their students and their families topped the list for what Quinlan faculty are thankful for this year.

Baumhart Scholar named a 2020 Game Changer

Jennifer Hodges (MBA '21) was one of only 40 leaders in the Chicago region to be recognized by Ariel Investments and WVON Radio for shaping the region's future.

CME Group Scholar George Campau discusses how Quinlan has prepared him for a future in sustainability.

CME Foundation Scholar George Campau sets his sights on a sustainable future

CME Foundation Scholar George Campau ('21) studies finance and information systems. Why? He wants to create renewable energy for a sustainable future.

Srishti Srivastava (BBA '21) tried paragliding over the Swiss Alps while studying abroad as part of the U.S./Europe Double Degree program.

Three semesters abroad and two degrees mark Srishti Srivastava's Loyola experience

The U.S./Europe Double Degree program is providing Srivastava a unique, global perspective during her undergraduate career.

Under this STEM designation, international students can extend their training in the U.S. by working in their field of study.

MS programs gain STEM designation

The business data analytics, finance, information systems, and supply chain management master's programs received the designation.

During COVID-19, Sa’ad Khan started learning about the stock market and was inspired to change career paths from pre-med to finance.

Stock trading during COVID-19 inspires student to find a new career path in business

Sophomore Sa'ad Khan switched from chemistry pre-med to finance after he started trading stocks during COVID-19.

Companies must select expatriates not only based on job performance, but their attitude and overall personality, says Professor Varma.

Expatriates need social and workplace support, says professor

Once we’re better able to understand the motivations of locals to help expats, says Professor Arup Varma, then we can work with companies to train and better prepare expats.

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