Farouk Dey (’98 BBA Finance) was named president of Palo Alto University, effective July 1, 2025. He joins PAO from Johns Hopkins University, where he served as the founding Vice Provost for Integrative Learning and Life Design. Emily Di Nardo …
For Christine Adee (BBA ’91, MBA ’10), business has always been about long-term strategy, people and impact. As CEO of OwnersEdge, Inc., she leads a thriving 100 percent employee-owned holding company that acquires and grows businesses while ensuring financial security …
Nine teams of Lubar student entrepreneurs competed in the 2025 La Macchia New Venture Business Plan Competition, gaining invaluable mentorship and feedback from successful entrepreneurs and business consultants. Lubar College of Business student entrepreneurs presented their plans and responded to …
Auditors are used to examining financial statements, but what happens when the auditors themselves are audited? That’s the focus of research by Dr. Amy Tegeler, assistant professor of accounting at the Lubar College of Business, along with her co-authors Dr. …
The Lubar College of Business’ Master’s in Digital Supply Chain Management (MSDSCM) is helping businesses and professionals adapt to the rapid changes transforming supply chain operations. Designed in response to industry needs and technological advancements, this innovative program integrates supply …
In the competitive landscape of startup ecosystems, success is not just about having a groundbreaking idea—it’s about transforming that idea into a market-dominating solution. The Ignite Startup Accelerator, a manifestation of the partnership between the Lubar College of Business and …
When Kyle Stephens (BBA ’11) reflects on his path from accounting major at the Lubar College of Business to co-founding Craft Beverage Warehouse, he emphasizes two qualities: adaptability and a relentless work ethic. “I wasn’t the most active student in …
In the hustle and bustle of modern urban transportation, multi-party carpooling emerges as an innovative trend taking the streets by storm. Imagine a system where you don’t just share a ride with one friend, but with a whole group of …
Alok Chaturvedi (’88 PhD-Management and Computer Science) Dr. Alok R. Chaturvedi received the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA). He is a professor in Purdue University’s Krannert Graduate School of Management and the Department …
Khaled El-Ahmad (’05 MBA) has been selected by Minnesota United as its next Sporting Director and Chief Soccer Officer. El-Ahmad has over 15 years of experience in soccer, working in both the United States and Europe as well as Scandinavia. …
