MaineMBA

Andrew Bustin turned his capstone course into employment

Andrew Bustin turned his capstone project into a consulting job

Andrew Bustin moved to Portland, Maine, in 2018 for two reasons. One, to pursue his MBA at the University of Maine Graduate School of Business, and two, Portland is a mecca for world-class food and drink experiences. Andrew’s background is rich with experiences in national land conservation, sustainability, permaculture, and the local food movement. After […]

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Shafagh Rezaei, MaineMBA student intern

Internship Story: Shafagh Rezaei at Maine Grains

Shafagh Rezaei, a MaineMBA student, landed a summer internship with Maine Grains through UMaine’s Innovate for Maine Fellows Program. Emphasizing innovation and entrepreneurship, Innovate for Maine prepares students to collaborate with companies on projects that accelerate company growth. Maine Grains was looking for a marketing intern. Shafagh’s interest in marketing made her a great fit. […]

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Jord Thomas (center) at the MBA graduation ceremony in May 2022

MaineMBA at any age: Jord Thomas

Why would a 57-year-old who lives in Escondido, California, decide to earn his MBA from the University of Maine? A sense of community, history, and flexibility. Jord Thomas, ‘G22, had hit a wall promotion-wise at his job. He works as a production operations supervisor at a recovery firm serving major banks and vehicle manufacturers. He earned […]

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Corey Sampson, MaineMBA student

Corey Sampson is earning his MaineMBA at sea

When we say you can earn your MaineMBA from anywhere, we really mean it. Corey Sampson from Durham, Maine, is a perfect example. A 2011 graduate of Maine Maritime Academy and a licensed marine engineer, Corey has spent his career traveling the globe working for offshore drilling contractors. Taking classes from an oil rig in […]

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2022 MaineMBA Alumni Award Winners

2022 MaineMBA Alumni Award Winners

Pictured from left: Michael Kuhn, Ryan Curry, Chris Treister, Josh Rosen The Graduate School of Business at the University of Maine held its inaugural MaineMBA Alumni Awards event on Thursday, January 20, 2022. This virtual event recording welcomed speakers and honorees from across the state.  “The inaugural MaineMBA Alumni Awards event was an important landmark […]

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MBA and Maine Law class

MBA and Maine Law: Leaders in Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Dr. Jason Harkins, Associate Dean of the Maine Business School and the Graduate School of Business, is leading the way for interdisciplinary collaboration with his work with the Maine Law School. Over the past year and a half, Dr. Harkins has worked closely with Professor Andrew Kaufman, Professor of Practice and Coordinator of the Business […]

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Solomon, Class of 2021

Internship Stories: Solly Iluyomade at Bangor Savings Bank

Solomon “Solly” Iluyomade is a MaineMBA student from London, England. He is spending the summer as a Product Management and Digital Banking intern at Bangor Savings Bank. He’s putting his finance and business analytics skills to work at the bank’s waterfront Bangor location. A 2021 graduate of the Maine Business School, and former UMaine basketball […]

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Dr. Norm O'Reilly

Norm O’Reilly: New Dean of the Graduate School of Business

Dr. Norm O’Reilly, a professor and former assistant dean at the University of Guelph, joins the Maine Business School’s Graduate School of Business as dean on July 1, 2021. Dr. O’Reilly is a leading scholar in the business of sports. As a professor and CPA, he teaches courses in sport management and accounting. You can […]

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Nicole Gogan, MaineMBA Alumna

MaineMBA Alum Becomes a Business Owner

Nicole Gogan, ’11G, always knew two things:  she wanted to have an advanced degree and her own business. She graduated from the Maine Business School’s Graduate School of Business with her MBA, became an adjunct faculty member, and now runs her own business. Why did you choose to earn your MBA? Going back to grad […]

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MaineMBA Internship Program Participants

3 MaineMBA Students Participate in Summer Internships

This summer, the MaineMBA has three students participating in the Maine Center Graduate Internship Program. Offered by the University of Maine Graduate & Professional Center, this program provides graduate and professional students in the Maine Center’s four focus disciplines with paid work experience, a peer network, and professional development to prepare them for future career […]

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