Alumni

Soccer player uses additional year at Kelley to earn MSA and launch accounting career

Posted June 5, 2023 by Sally Winter

Soccer player uses additional year at Kelley to earn MSA and launch accounting career When the COVID-19 pandemic forced many college students to pause or reconsider directions, Fernando “Nando” Borges-Chavez, BS’22, MSA’22, took the opportunity to take his business education and soccer career even further.

Children’s hospital CMO leads change using Physician MBA

Posted May 31, 2023 by Sally Winter

Children’s hospital CMO leads change using Physician MBA When busy physicians consider earning an MBA, the curriculum must be applicable from day one. While enrolled in the Physician MBA Program at the Kelley School of Business, Mara Nitu, MD, MBA’18, chief medical officer at Riley Children’s Hospital, workshopped ideas during class to solve challenges at work.

Supply chain manager earns Evening MBA and steps into new business role

Posted May 23, 2023 by Sally Winter

Supply chain manager earns Evening MBA and steps into new business role Melanie Raney always knew she wanted to earn an MBA. During her undergraduate studies, it was part of her five-year plan. But between work as a nuclear engineer in Michigan and taking time off to raise young children, it became less of a priority until she landed a new role as supply chain manager at AES in Indianapolis.

International peer mentor and honors student pursues lifelong career goal in business at Kelley

Posted May 15, 2023 by Sally Winter

International peer mentor and honors student pursues lifelong career goal in business at Kelley “Attending IUPUI not only influenced who I am today as a Kelley student, but it directed me to my future goals and aspirations. At Kelley Indianapolis, I was able to build a successful academic path, engage socially, and discover new horizons.”

Auto racing engineer builds business background through Evening MBA

Posted May 5, 2023 by Sally Winter

Auto racing engineer builds business background through Evening MBA Dallara race car engineer Giacomo Campione, MBA’21, realized the business skills gained from an MBA would give him greater formal training than simply trying to learn them on the job. Together with his supervisors, Giacomo selected the part-time Evening MBA Program at Kelley Indianapolis.

Engineer reflects on how the Evening MBA helped open doors throughout his career

Posted April 18, 2023 by Sally Winter

Engineer reflects on how the Evening MBA helped open doors throughout his career “Earning an MBA is a step you can take in your professional journey that pays off right now and for decades to come. Jason Lynn, MBA’01 was a married father of three young children working for Carrier Corporation when he decided to enroll in the Evening MBA Program at the Kelley School of Business.

Technology executive joins the Tobias Leadership Center as its second executive in residence

Posted March 30, 2023 by Melissa Thomas

INDIANAPOLIS – Recently, the Randall L. Tobias Center for Leadership at Indiana University welcomed Robin Fleming as its second Executive in Residence. Fleming has more than 35 years of leadership experience including 11 years in executive roles delivering B2B SaaS and mobile applications for Fortune 100 companies. Her consulting firm, Evolv Tech, provides advisory and…… Read more »

Physician MBA authors book about physician burnout and coaches other MDs on their careers

Posted March 9, 2023 by Sally Winter

Physician MBA authors book about physician burnout and coaches other MDs on their careers “A section of my book talks about the root causes for how our healthcare system is set up, which was inspired by my experience in the Kelley Physician MBA, gaining a better understanding of the business side of healthcare.”

Global HR leader credits his Kelley network for paving the way for his professional success

Posted February 23, 2023 by Melissa Thomas

Chris Benson, BS’05, is facing an impressive human resources task: building an international employee benefits strategy for more than 500,000 Walmart employees worldwide. The company recognized a need for greater investment in international employee benefits and sought out Chris’ expertise as they focus on their Rewards Reimagined strategy. “It’s so exciting overseeing the international benefits…… Read more »

Former public and tribal attorney uses Evening MBA in move into business law

Posted February 15, 2023 by Sally Winter

Former public and tribal attorney uses Evening MBA in move into business law As an attorney who previously practiced tribal and public law, Travis Lovett, MBA’21, realized a need for greater business knowledge if he wanted to pursue a career in business law. He enrolled in the Evening MBA Program at the IU Kelley School of Business.