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Dr. Alexandru Roman

Welcoming Alexandru Roman to MBS

Dr. Alexandru Roman relocated across the country from California to join the Maine Business School this fall. An Assistant Professor of Strategic Management, Dr. Roman earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Riverside. What inspired you to become a professor? My father was a professor. He was the one who inspired me to join […]

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Josh Francoeur Internship Story

Internship Story: Josh Francoeur at Boston Beer Company

Josh Francoeur, a senior from Marblehead, MA, channeled his interest in craft beer into a summer internship with the Boston Beer Company.  How did you hear about this internship? I found different internships the company was offering on LinkedIn and applied for the sales and marketing internships in the Boston office. Why did you choose […]

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Doing Business at Dinner

MBS Students Hone Professional Skills at ‘Doing Business at Dinner’ Event

On September 25, 60 Maine Business School students gathered at the Penobscot Valley Country Club to practice their professional skills during the annual MBS Doing Business at Dinner event. This engaging evening is part of the college’s Doing Business At series, which helps students master essential business skills in a variety of non-traditional settings. The […]

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Emmakate O'Donnell

Internship Story: Emmakate O’Donnell at the Vermont Lake Monsters

Emmakate O’Donnell, a senior from Colchester, Vermont, grew up watching the Vermont Lake Monsters play at Centennial Field in Burlington, VT. As she prepared to head home for the summer, she saw an internship opportunity on the baseball team’s website. A Sport Management and Marketing double major, she jumped at the chance to apply and […]

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Corey Smith working at A Coffeehouse

Internship Story: Corey Smith at A Coffeehouse

Corey Smith, a senior from Sidney, Maine, stumbled upon a summer internship opportunity while browsing social media. A marketing student with an entrepreneurial mindset—and a love of coffee—he helped open A Coffeehouse near his hometown in central Maine. How did you hear about this internship?  Browsing Facebook, I discovered that my favorite kind of business […]

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Kaitlin Halle at Means Wealth Management

Internship Story: Kaitlin Halle at Means Wealth Management

Kaitlin Halle, a senior from Old Orchard Beach, wanted to spend her last summer as a college student doing something that would impact her future. Through personal connections, she forged an internship opportunity at Means Wealth Management in Bangor, Maine. Why did you choose to intern here? I had an exploratory conversation about internships at […]

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Jon Guzman at Target

Internship Story: Jon Guzman at Target

Jon Guzman, a rising senior from Waterbury, Connecticut, spent his summer as an Executive Team Lead (ETL) Intern at Target. Interested in developing as a well-rounded business professional, he learned a lot about his managerial style while practicing new skills on a daily basis. How did you hear about this internship?  I heard about the […]

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Kayla Holcomb Native Maine Produce Summer Intern

Internship Story: Kayla Holcomb at Native Maine Produce

Kayla Holcomb, a rising senior from Unity, Maine, spent her summer learning the ins and outs of wholesale food distribution with Native Maine Produce.  How did you hear about this internship? I heard about this internship through a relative of mine. I chose to intern here to learn the inner workings of a food distributor.  […]

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Lucas Ronco at his summer internship at Renewal by Andersen

Internship Story: Lucas Ronco at Renewal by Andersen

As a rising senior studying Marketing and Sport Management, Lucas Ronco wanted to put his skills to the test with a summer internship. “I went to the UMaine Career Fair at the rec center, and while looking for internships, I ended up finding a full-time position for Proximity Marketing at the Renewal table,” he says. […]

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MBS Golf Tournament

Inaugural MBS Golf Tournament

The inaugural MBS Golf Tournament, held at the Penobscot Valley Country Club on May 2, proved a resounding success, with eighteen teams participating in the scramble. Spearheaded by nineteen students enrolled in Dr. Nick Swim‘s capstone class for the Sport Management major, the event showcased their prowess in event planning and execution. “The class considered […]

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