News and Stories from the Quinlan School of Business
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
New Family Business Center board members
The new board members represent three different generations of family businesses headquartered in Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois. Read more
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. Read more
Quinlan Honors and Awards 2024
Quinlan is proud to celebrate our highest achieving undergraduate students. Read 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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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). Read more
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. Read more
Unlocking excellence
Akilah Blackman (MBA ’19) shares her transformational MBA journey at Quinlan, beginning with her move from California to Chicago. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Finding patterns
Groundbreaking research by Associate Professor Hae Mi Choi uncovers waves of enforcement by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Celebrating Black excellence
The first annual Black Excellence Awards Dinner honored four difference makers who embody the values of inclusion, equity, and leadership. Read more
Rising accounting star
Andrew Coombs (BBA ’09) has been recognized as a rising star from his successful accounting firm and his community engagement. Read more
Winning Wheel of Fortune
Assistant Professor Danielle Booker won big on the game show – and helped promote the joy of accounting. Read more
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). Read more
Quinlan Honors and Awards, 2023
We were thrilled to recognize our top undergraduates in the Class of 2023. Read more
Quinlan faculty and staff award winners 2023
We honored 13 of our faculty and staff in this year's Quinlan Faculty and Staff Awards. Read more
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. Read more
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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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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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. Read more
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. Read more
Demystifying entrepreneurship
Nicolas Soto Hay, a triple Quinlan major, hosts and produces Ignite Lab’s Spark podcast to help inspire entrepreneurial thinking. Read more
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Starting with students
For Professor Nenad Jukic, being a difference maker starts with empowering his students with both hard and soft skills. Read more
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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. Read more
Executive advancement for EMBA student
Executive MBA student Jenny Sepulveda’s promotion makes her the first Latina ever in Guaranteed Rate leadership. Read more
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. Read more
Introducing the Family Business Center director
Jill McCall is a community builder and innovator with extensive experience in association leadership and consulting. READ MORE
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Jesuit values in data analytics
Professor Fredrick Kaefer is helping incorporate Jesuit values into information management courses around the world. Read more
Our new dean
A noted scholar, faculty member, and administrator, Michael Behnam, PhD, will become Quinlan's dean on September 1, 2022. Read more
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. READ MORE
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Congratulations, Class of 2022
We are so proud of the nearly 1,000 members of our Class of 2022! Read more
Words of Wisdom from the Class of 2022
Watch as graduate and undergraduate students from the Class of 2022 reflect on their Quinlan experiences. Read more
Quinlan Honors and Awards, 2022
Quinlan recognizes its top undergraduates in the Class of 2022. Read more
Quinlan faculty and staff award winners 2022
Quinlan recognizes outstanding faculty and staff through the annual Quinlan Faculty and Staff Awards. Read more
Creating thoughtful leaders
Senior Lecturer Carolyn Tang Kmet’s courses challenge students to identify bias in data and to define their successes beyond themselves. Read more
Building a community at Quinlan
Hussam Bachour (MSSCM `16, MBA `17) highlights how the Quinlan community helped shape his professional career. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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). Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Graduate student creates small business
Loyola friends and classmates helped graduate student Leticia Liakopulos (MSISA ’22) create her jewelry business from the ground up. Read more
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. Read more
Professor Alexander joins Management Department
Assistant Professor Katie Alexander uses her corporate experience to shape her students into ethical leaders. Read more
Lessons we can learn from great leaders
MBA graduate Cindy Bertram share tips she’s learned from great humans and leaders. Read more
Introducing the Baumhart Center director
Karen Weigert is a transformational leader with an unwavering commitment to driving social change. Read more
Running a student business during COVID-19
Loyola Limited presidents reflect on their student-run businesses. Read more
Get involved with student organizations
Watch as Quinlan students explain the value of joining their student organization, from business fraternities to investment funds. Read more
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. Read more
What we are thankful for
This holiday season, our students, faculty, and staff share what they are most thankful for. Read more
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 Read more
Managing change during COVID-19
Professor Anne Reilly offers change management advice that managers can implement now. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Undergraduate business program ranked No. 1 in Chicago
The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings place us as top in Chicago. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Words of advice from Professor Booker
"Get to know your professors! We're here to help you learn," says Danielle Booker. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Words of advice from Professor Janiga
"Remember that even failures are learning experiences that lead to growth," says John Janiga. Read more
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. Read more
Words of advice from Professor Kmet
"Don’t be afraid to buck expectations and pursue the unpredicted," says Carolyn Tang Kmet. Read more
Words of advice from Professor Neier Beran
"When in doubt, let's take a Ted Lasso playbook page: Believe," says Stacy Neier Beran. Read more
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. Read more
Words of advice from Professor Sredl
“Be a unicorn! Practice Ignatian reflection to find out what makes you unique," says Katherine Sredl. Read more
Retiring after a career filled with challenging opportunities
Associate Professor Emerita Dawn Harris reflects on some challenging opportunities from her Quinlan career. Read more
Looking forward to school
Quinlan students share what they are looking forward to this academic year. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Baumhart Center’s transformational moment
The center grows its work in DEI and other critical areas while searching for its new director. Read more
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. Read more
Nowak becomes interim dean
Helping create a better Chicago for all will be his focus in the next year. Read more
Congratulations, Class of 2021!
See the Class of 2021 virtual celebration featuring graduating students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Read more
Quinlan Honors and Awards, 2021
We celebrate our top undergraduate students through our annual Honors and Awards presentation. Read more
Certificate leads to new data analytics career
Hannah Becker found a new career path and a strong foundation in business data analytics at Quinlan. Read more
Moving from "as is" to "could be"
Stacy Neier Beran, senior Ignatian lecturer, shares her insights on shifting mindsets with design thinking Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Setting goals, not expectations, leads to success
Jennile O'Connor (BBA '21) said 'yes' to opportunities, which led to three internships at Deloitte. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Finding philosophy in data analytics
Raphael Roxas (BA '19) used the Business Data Analytics certificate to pivot his career. Read more
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. Read more
AACSB re-accredits Quinlan due to first-rate business education
Quinlan's business and accounting programs continue to hold this top mark of excellence. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Quinlan teams win big across disciplines
Student teams from Quinlan have brought home top honors from a variety of business disciplines and student competitions. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Quinlan faculty and staff award winners 2021
Quinlan recognized outstanding faculty and staff through the annual Quinlan Faculty and Staff Awards. Read more
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. Read more
Join LoyolaLinked
The powerful networking and mentorship platform connects alumni and students. Read more
Undergraduate business program ranked No. 1 in Chicago
The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings place us as top in Chicago. Read more
Next Generation MBA is calling
Our radically redesigned, skills-based MBA program is crafted to meet the evolving needs of students and employers. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
In Memoriam: Geraldine Rosa Henderson, PhD
We mourn the passing of Prof. Gerri Henderson, an inspiring mentor, talented researcher, and generous and caring friend. Read more
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. Read more
Congratulations, Class of 2019!
See photos, video, and social posts from Quinlan's 2019 Commencement Ceremonies and commencement celebrations. Read more
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. Read more
Celebrating the Class of 2020
At virtual commencement ceremonies in August, we celebrated our Class of 2020 and all its accomplishments. Read more
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. Read more
Marketing for good
Brendan Creamer (BBA ’16) has worked on critical public service advertisements, including the Ad Council’s recent coronavirus response effort. Read more
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. Read more
Congratulations, Class of 2020!
See the Class of 2020 Digital Send-Off featuring graduating students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Read more
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). Read more
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. Read more
Quinlan faculty give thanks
Their students and their families topped the list for what Quinlan faculty are thankful for this year. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
MS programs gain STEM designation
The business data analytics, finance, information systems, and supply chain management master's programs received the designation. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Reimagining farmers markets
Marketing students in Lecturer Stacy Neier Beran’s courses are partnering with Chicago-area farmers markets in the summer and fall. Read more
Financial Times recognizes Quinlan for leadership in social purpose
Quinlan was one of only four business schools in the world recognized for excellence in three or more of the areas of social impact identified by the Financial Times. Read more
Our economic future with COVID-19
Professor Abol Jalilvand offers his take on the short-term and long-term economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Quinlan teams bring home top honors from Teradata Universe
Teams won the Data and Analytics Challenges at this year’s conference, despite the challenges of working remotely. Read more
Nine Loyola students selected as CME Group Foundation Scholars
Of the 25 high-performing students selected by the foundation, nine – or nearly 40% – are Loyola students. Read more
In networking, be fearless and be yourself, says alum
Callista Gould (MBA '97), a certified etiquette instructor, shares her top tips for students to consider in networking and in business. Read more
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. Read more
Ricci Scholars takes two Quinlan students to Rome and Beijing
Through the Ricci Scholars program, Olivia Muszynski and Alaina Miller researched in Rome and Beijing, and found an international career path. Read more
Using grit from Quinlan to move up at Big Four firm
Allison Huey (MSA ’09) attributes her career success to the determination and work ethic she honed while at Quinlan. Read more
Building the foundations for success
Alum John Palarz (MSA ’15) gained the foundational knowledge and technical skills he needed to jumpstart his career after graduation. Read more
Alum finds the best of both worlds with info systems
Deena McKay (MSISM ’11) build the career she wanted at the intersection of business and technology. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Quinlan teams win big across fields
Quinlan students get high honors at competitions in supply chain management, information systems, accounting, and human resources. Read more
Quinlan's winning streak continues at Teradata Universe
Quinlan students brought home top honors from this year's conference after finding surprising insights in Divvy rider data. Read more
Students win big at the Teradata Analytics Universe competition
One team won the international Analytics Challenge, and a second team was among the top 5 finalists in the Data Challenge. Read more
Quinlan wows once again at Teradata Partners Conference
Two teams of undergraduate Quinlan students bested teams from around the world to emerge victorious at the 2017 Teradata Partners Conference. Read more
Quinlan undergrads honored at global data analytics conference
Two teams of Quinlan undergraduates advanced to the finals at the competitive Teradata Partners World Conference, with one team taking home a top honor. Read more
Quinlan teams impress global data conference attendees
Two undergraduate teams bested graduate students from around the world to earn the "People’s Choice” award. Read more
Big data, big champions
Quinlan undergraduates walk away with two out of three awards at one of the largest data analytics and technology conferences in the nation—beating out teams of MBA and PhD candidates. Read more
Top tips to excel at a job search
Business Career Services offers insights and tools to help you move forward in your career. Read more
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. Read more
Professor Drenten breaks down stereotypes of women on social media and in gaming
Her two chapters in the Handbook of Research on Gender and Marketing discuss social media's beauty ideals and the gendered harassment in video gaming. Read more
Professor Sredl researches gender in emerging markets
She was recently published in the international Handbook of Research on Gender and Marketing on the intersection of post-socialist spaces, gender, and marketing. Read more
Professor Tuncay Zayer researches why we should transform traditional gender roles
Her chapter in the Handbook of Research on Gender and Marketing discusses how marketing can help address the world's social and business issues. Read more
Transgender communities find funding and community on digital platforms, according to research by Professor Drenten
As a Gannon Center Faculty Fellow, Professor Jenna Drenten studied transgender communities, crowdfunding, and TikTok. Read more
Meet Erik Larson
"Quinlan opened career doors that surpassed my wildest expectations," says Erik Larson, MS '14. Read more
Meet Harold Dillow
"I chose this program because I felt like the professors and the school were really focused on business and ethics," says Harold Dillow, MBA '14, Supply Chain Concentration. Read more
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. Read more
Q Mentorship program gives student career direction and purpose
After serving in the U.S. Army, student Charles Lencioni was able to reinvent himself with the support of the Q Mentorship program. Read more
Alumnus reflects on mentorship role
Alumnus Jim Dempsey wanted to give the gift of time to his alma mater – and found the perfect fit serving as a mentor in the Q Mentorship Program. Read more
Quinlan partners with global accounting organization
The partnership with ACCA USA will help MSA students build their accounting careers anywhere around the world. Read more
Q Mentorship: Connecting business students and alumni mentors
For one student, the program led to an unforgettable call from her mentor and a New York City internship. Read more
Navigating a hurricane, pandemic, and career
From surviving Hurricane Katrina to her grandfather's fight with COVID-19 to finding a career, alum Meka McKnight found support at Loyola. Read more
Professor Drenten’s Integrated Marketing Communications pitches final projects to Vivid Seats
Students from Professor Jenna Drenten’s marketing class worked with ticket marketplace Vivid Seats throughout the semester before presenting their ideas to Vivid Seats executives in a “Shark Tank” style presentation. Read more
Supply Chain Summit explores future of industry and honors leaders
Supply chain professionals from 70 Chicagoland organizations listened to industry leaders from McDonald's, Morton Salt, the U.S. Department of State, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and more. Read more
Mintel partners with Loyola to study GenZ consumer habits
Jeannette Ornelas (BBA ’13) of Mintel, a marketing research firm, teamed with Quinlan faculty and students to study consumer habits of GenZ. Read more
Award-winning business case to be used nationwide in marketing classes
A business case by Professors Stacy Neier and Mary Ann McGrath placed third at a selective national competition and will be included in a national marketing education handbook. Read more
Alumni and clients bring real-world connections to marketing research course
To celebrate ten years of teaching Quinlan's marketing research course, Professor Stacy Neier Beran invited her network of Quinlan alumni into her classroom to connect with students. Read more
Moving online, but still one Quinlan community
Quinlan students reflect on the positives of moving to online learning in response to COVID-19. Read more
A toast to our graduating students
Quinlan celebrated its graduating students with live toasts featuring remarks by Dean Kevin Stevens, faculty, and staff. Read more
Career services for business students
Far beyond the traditional resume review, Loyola Career Services offers many valuable resources for business students. Read more
