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Alumni Magazine
See how Carlson School community members are pushing boundaries and elevating business and education.
Discovery at Carlson
In this issue, Carlson School faculty research addresses inequities in mental health care, the challenges that migrant workers face, inefficiencies in public-private partnerships, and more.
Zero-waste project in Greece shows promise, says UMN, INSEAD researchers
The Greek island of Tilos is home to one of the world’s most successful zero-waste projects. Led by Polygreen, a circular economy solutions company, the 700+ residents of the small island completely eliminated its landfilling and brought its recycling rate to a record high of 89.2 percent during a 2-year period.
Financial Planning Prepares Students for Success
In INS 4201/6201: Personal Finance, students learn essential life skills from practicing professionals, with the same rigor as the rest of their courses. The course focuses on helping students gain an understanding of “what is enough” and the consequences of their financial decisions.
Mya Hooten Reflects on Gymnastics and Carlson School Journey
Current Carlson School master’s student and Gopher gymnast Mya Hooten reflects on her journey leading to the 2024 NCAA Gymnastics Championships.
BA 3051 provides a toolset for analyzing data
Data-Driven Business Decisions is a required undergraduate course that utilizes both Excel and R programming to apply statistical techniques and make business recommendations.
Business Innovation Academy introduces middle schoolers to business
The Business Innovation Academy is a week-long camp that centers the experience of students whose identities are underrepresented in business from across the Twin Cities metro. During the week, students engage in interactive activities that teach them the basics of business as well as what life is like at the University of Minnesota.
Holmes Center program supports BIPOC entrepreneurs
The Ascend National Cohort brought entrepreneurs from across the country to the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management.
Alum brings AI to restaurants
Taran Johal, '23 BSB, is CEO and founder of Tavolo, an automated restaurant marketing platform driven by artificial intelligence (AI).
3 Reasons to Pursue Your Business Degree in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, an affordable metropolis with a thriving business ecosystem, might be the ideal place to pursue your business graduate degree.
5 Things I've Learned: Kristen Knutson
Kristen Knutson, '12 BSB, shares lessons learned while balancing her career in finance with her comedic "Boomer Mom" social media personality.
Schwan's Partnership Supports Students and Alumni
The partnership of Schwan’s Co. and the Carlson School is helping future business leaders fulfill their dreams.
Scholarships Power a Force for Good: Spring 2024
Jonathan Norling, '25 MBA, and Makayla Hillukka, '25 BSB, share how scholarships allow them to engage in meaningful activities beyond the classroom.
A Masterful Combination of Business and Arts
Arts-focused Carlson School alumni and students demonstrate how understanding business makes dollars—and sense.