Fall 2017 Stories
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UM School of Business Administration Becomes College of Business
Nov. 17, 2017
The Montana University System Board of Regents has voted to rename the University of Montana School of Business Administration to the College of Business. The unanimous vote took place at the Board of Regents meeting on Friday, Nov. 17, and is effective immediately.
“The school’s...
School of Business Celebrates Donors, Scholarship Recipients
Nov. 13, 2017
Arleen and Steve Winslow each funded their own education at the University of Montana in the 1980s. When the successful School of Business alumni established a scholarship in 2015, they knew they wanted it to support students facing the same responsibility.
“Education is the key...
Dean for a Day Puts Student in Charge of Montana’s Leading Business School
December 1, 2017
If you could be dean for a day, what would you do? University of Montana College of Business senior Nikki Gabrielsen got to answer that question on Nov. 29, when the winner of the college’s second annual Dean for a Day competition swapped roles with Sprunk and Burnham Endowed...
Accounting alumna shines at Ernst & Young Saudi Arabia office
November 28, 2017
After graduating from the University of Montana master of accountancy program in 2016, Sarah Muthna took a position in the Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Ernst & Young office. Muthna had passed the CPA exam and was excited to work for EY, one of the “Big Four” accounting firms, in the...
Gilkey Speaker Shares Entrepreneurial Experiences with Business Students
October 31, 2017
University of Montana School of Business Administration alumnus Bill VanSickle has built three highly successful companies from scratch. The most recent, technology firm AIM Consulting Group, generated $100 million a year with 600 employees before VanSickle and his partners sold...
Nike Internship Helps Shape Marketing Major's Academic Career
November 28, 2017
When she transferred to the University of Montana from Montana State University, marketing major Skyler Anderson knew the College of Business had connections at Nike thanks to alumni Eric Sprunk and Stefanie Strack. But as Anderson wrote in a LinkedIn post earlier this year, she...
UM Business Students Earn D.A. Davidson Investment Award
Oct. 30, 2017
Students from the University of Montana School of Business Administration have received the Fred Dickson Memorial Award from financial services firm D.A. Davidson. The accolade recognizes excellence and adherence to the principles of the company's Student Investment Program, which...
Microsoft President Brad Smith Addresses Business, Law Students
Oct. 11, 2017
University of Montana students connected with the leader of one of the world’s top companies during a Q&A session with Microsoft President Brad Smith this week. During the event, organized by the UM School of Business Administration and the Blewett School of Law, Smith covered...
Sales Competition Prepares Students for Variety Of Careers
Oct. 11, 2017
Eighteen University of Montana business students participated in a career-shaping experience as contestants in the Northwestern Mutual Sales Competition last week. The event, now in its fourth year at UM, challenged students to sell a product to a potential client in a role-play...
Gilkey Lecture to Feature Entrepreneur Bill VanSickle
October 3, 2017
As part of its Gilkey Executive Lecture Series, the University of Montana School of Business is hosting a discussion with entrepreneur Bill VanSickle on Thursday, Oct. 26.
The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 5:30 p.m. in Gallagher Business Building...
‘Back to Business Barbecue’ emphasizes student involvement, local partnerships
Sept. 8, 2017
The Gallagher Building courtyard came alive Sept. 7 as the University of Montana School of Business held its first-ever Back to Business Barbecue. The event, which attracted more than 400 students, faculty, and staff members, highlighted the importance of student involvement as well...
Big Sky Brewing Unveils Griz Montana Lager to Give Back to UM
To help celebrate the 125th anniversary of its founding next year, the University of Montana has licensed Big Sky Brewing Company, the state’s largest microbrewery, to create a new beer called Griz Montana Lager. The product hit shelves Aug. 22 and will be available through next...
Celebrating 100 years
Photo: University Hall at the University of Montana circa 1918 provided by the Mansfield Library, Archives & Special Collections
This photo of main hall at UM is commemorative of the first home for the School of Business Administration, founded in spring 1918. As we approach our Centennial year,...
Next Stop - Montana!
After gaining experience at KPMG in Portland, Haley Kramer (Master of Accountancy, 2013) has returned to Montana. Haley recently accepted a position as Manager of Internal Audit with Montana Rail Link in Missoula. One of Montana’s largest employer’s, Montana Rail Link employs approximately 1,000...
