Morgan Bisecco: Outstanding Graduating Student

Morgan Bisecco from North Haven, Connecticut, is the Outstanding Graduating Student in the Maine Business School (MBS). She is majoring in business administration in finance with a second major in management and a minor in economics. She has been active in Beta Gamma Sigma and worked as an MBS ambassador and peer leader, as well as an undergraduate research assistant for the UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC), all while participating in clubs including celtic dance and figure skating. A summer internship at Aetna Healthcare leading into her senior year exposed her to soft business skills such as professional etiquette, teamwork and networking. In fall 2024, she further developed her skills in time management, communication and leadership by working as a teaching assistant in a 300-level management course. She plans to continue her education in the Graduate School of Business while also working at the ASCC. 

Why did you choose to come to UMaine?

I came to UMaine because of the beautiful campus, friendly community atmosphere and wide variety of majors to choose from. 

How have your experiences prepared you for future opportunities in your chosen field? 

One of the most impactful things I have done as a student was an internship. Last summer I participated in the Internal Audit Corporate Internship at Aetna Healthcare. This experience exposed me to corporate professionalism etiquette and gave me opportunities to hone my skills giving presentations and mastering MS Office applications. 

Have there been other students who have supported and inspired you?

My roommate, Kayla Holcomb, has supported and inspired me. We have been friends since sophomore year, and she has always been a supportive friend. We both worked as MBS Ambassadors and Peer Leaders. She is someone who is always willing to try new things with me, offers wonderful advice, and makes me laugh like no other. It’s a friendship I know I’ll cherish for the rest of my life.

Have you collaborated with a mentor, professor, or role model who made your time better at UMaine?

I was fortunate to be hired as a teaching assistant for Dr. Patti Miles’ MGT 337 course this past fall. She helped me come into my own as a leader and decision-maker. Under her guidance, I developed into a more confident and capable individual. This experience helped me hone my time management, communication, and leadership skills.

What has coming to UMaine enabled you to explore beyond academics?

Coming to UMaine has enabled me to explore and participate in various clubs and organizations. Some clubs I’ve been involved in include Celtic Dance, Figure Skating and SPIFFY (the Student Portfolio Investment Fund). 

Did you have an experience at UMaine that shaped or changed how you see the world?

The “Introduction to International Business” (MGT 343) class with Dr. Stefano Tijerina changed how I see the world. I learned about various elements of business-related decision-making around the globe, allowing me to see different sides of international business from other countries’ perspectives. Dr. Tijerina challenged me to think deeply about my own ethical standing, which is a reason this class was so impactful.

Describe UMaine in one word:

Comfortable. 

Since my first year here, I have felt safe expressing myself and pursuing my interests in and outside of the classroom.

What’s on the horizon?

I plan to continue my education in the Graduate School of Business, earning my MBA with a concentration in finance. While studying, I will work as a graduate assistant at the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center. 

Contact: Melanie Brooks; melanie.brooks@maine.edu