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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Receives $10 Million Gift to Support New On-Campus Building for Pompea College of Business
Transformational donation from alumnus and successful business executive Dennis Martin '81 will support the development of an 80,000-square-foot facility that will advance the University's commitment to innovation and maximizing graduates' return on investment.
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ’s Pompea College of Business Becomes First Official Higher Education Partner of Major League Baseball’s New York Mets
The partnership will include student site visits, mentorship opportunities, and course collaborations with the Mets, and the university’s brand will also be showcased in the team’s digital content.
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Sports Management Grad Reflects on Role Helping to Secure 2030 FIFA World Cup in Home Country of Portugal
Simão Sousa Branca ’18 M.S., part of the Portuguese Football Federation, is a member of the team that found out at the end of 2024 that Portugal, along with Spain and Morocco, will host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
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Innovative Ideas Take Center Stage at University’s Business Expo
The BUSA1000 EXPO showcased the innovative spirit of University of New 51¶ºÄÌ students, with 42 teams presenting business plans and competing in a pitch competition. The winning team, Pets on Wheels, impressed the judges with their entrepreneurial vision and adaptability.
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An Inside Look at How a University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Finance Major Landed a Job at Deloitte
With a combination of determination, networking, and diverse experiences, Thomas Portnoy ‘25 has secured his dream job, and he is gearing up for a promising career in finance.
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From Fast-Track Graduate to Financial Advisor: A Journey in Wealth Management
Armani Miller-Jackson ‘16, ‘17 MBA discusses how the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ helped shape his path to career success in finance at UBS, one of the largest banks in the world.
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Lessons in Leadership and Impact with President Frederiksen and Successful Alum
In an engaging fireside chat with the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ President Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D., Frank Martire ’77 MBA, an esteemed business leader, philanthropist, and advocate for higher education, shared insights on leadership, navigating challenges, and staying true to your values in a complex world.
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Celebrating International Alumni's Employment Success in Sport Management
The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ's 2024 international graduates from the M.S. in Sport Management program, ranked as one of the best in the world, share their inspiring journeys to professional success.
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Empowering Innovation: Innovative Pitch Competition Shows ‘Entrepreneurial spirit is thriving at the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ’
The Pompea College of Business’ third annual Smerd Pitch Competition showcased student innovation and collaboration, inspiring creativity and transformative ideas.
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Students Take on the QuantumUp! Challenge
A group of Chargers dove into the cutting-edge field of quantum technology, gaining invaluable skills and experiences through collaboration and creativity.
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Students Are Shaping Their Futures Managing an Investment Fund
Members of the Gaia Initiative gained insights and expanded their professional networks at the Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium (SMIFC) conference in Chicago, boosting their skills to benefit a University scholarship fund and their careers.
University News
Economics Professor Recognized Among Top 2% Scientists Worldwide
Mehmet Balcilar, Ph.D., is one of several University of New 51¶ºÄÌ faculty members included in the Stanford University/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings, earning a prestigious spot for both his lifetime achievements and single-year impact.
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Scoring a Global Career in Sports Management
Kelly Quigley ’18, a former student-athlete and a graduate of the sport management program, reflects on her path to becoming head of international partnerships for the Swansea City Football Club.
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ’s Master’s Degree in Sport Management Ranked Best in World for Graduate Outcomes
SportBusiness compiled the rankings based on post-graduation employment, job support, career advancement, and a program’s alumni network.
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Turning Athletic Passion into a Thriving Career at NBCUniversal
Ashanti Truelsen ’23, ’24 MBA shares her inspiring journey from playing softball to landing a role as an inventory analyst at NBCUniversal. She reflects on how the University’s supportive network paved the way for her career success.
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Creating Opportunities to Find a Career that Fits
Hundreds of Chargers took part in the University’s two-day Career Fair, talking with recruiters and employees from more than 100 companies, organizations, and agencies in the engineering, arts, business, healthcare, criminal justice, and nonprofit fields.
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Again Featured in Princeton Review's Go-To College Guidebook
As part of the University's profile, students described the Charger community as "caring and considerate" and said among its signature majors are many "amazing programs you cannot get anywhere else."
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Names Major League Soccer VP as Executive in Residence for its Sport Management Department
Matthew Fealey ’08 M.S., vice president of partnership marketing for Major League Soccer and a former member of the Chargers baseball team, will visit campus throughout the 2024-25 academic year to interact with students.
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Welcoming One of the Largest Classes in its History
The Class of 2028, the second largest in the University’s history – and one of the most selective – includes 1,400 students hailing from across the country and around the globe.
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Chargers at the Forefront of Building Professional Women’s Sports League from the Ground Up
At a time when women’s professional sports in the U.S. are experiencing a moment like never before, two alumni of the Sport Management program were right in the middle of helping to launch the inaugural season of the Professional Women’s Hockey League.