10 Undergrad Business Schools To Watch In 2024
10 Undergrad Business Schools To Watch In 2024
Monday, April 22, 2024
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Friday, April 26, 2024
Seven extraordinary teachers and four outstanding staff members have been selected, by undergraduate students, as the 2024 recipients of the school’s Undergraduate Instructor of the Year and Staff of the Year awards.
Following undergraduate student nominations, a committee of three students, one staff member, and the associate dean of the Undergraduate Program selected the following winners. For each, select quotes from nominators are included.
"Nat Bennett is a fantastic professor who always puts his students first. He makes every class interactive and engaging. He challenges students and offers constructive feedback while also creating an open, welcoming classroom environment. I feel like I truly gain something from every lecture."
"Nat is the best professor I have had at Carlson! I was not excited to take business communications, but having Nat totally changed my view on the course. He is enthusiastic about what he teaches and truly cares about each student. From his lectures, you can tell he's wicked smart and intentional about everything he does."
"Scott does a great job engaging students with the material, breaking up lectures to work on problems and help some students directly on the content while allowing others to work it out on their own. Always kind, welcoming, and seems to know everyone by name making the classroom feel small and personal."
"Prof. Johnson has nothing but drive and compassion towards his students. Pushing us to our full potential and always making sure that his students feel comfortable with material before moving on. He makes the effort to interact and talk to each student even with 75+ students in his lectures. His passion for teaching and sharing his knowledge is beyond."
"Ibrahim is always looking out for his students. He encourages a collaborative classroom where students can feel comfortable going through the content and assignments together as a class and can ask him questions. He emphasizes the process of learning as opposed to the idea that your grade defines you which I really appreciate along with many of my peers."
"He has cared about me as a holistic person more than just a student. He has done Zoom calls with me and checks in on me during class to make sure I actually understand. He has also consoled me when I had a breakdown. Best teacher ever!!!"
"Wendy is so passionate about what she teaches! She cares deeply about her students! We had a life-changing experience studying abroad with her in New Zealand in January of 2024. I can't thank her enough!"
"Wendy is more than just a professor; her enthusiasm for the subject and her genuine concern for her students are evident. The IBUS 3019 class I attended with her was not only successful in its conclusion, but it also altered my career outlook and motivated me to stand for gender equality even more."
“A great professor who does not just teach his students the content, but also about the real world. I went in for office hours and ended up chatting with him for 2 hours about my early career and aspirations. He really cares about his students inside and outside of the classroom."
"John is my absolute favorite professor ever!! He is so awesome, engaging, and helpful -- also funny and keeps things light :) He took time to help me with homework and really helped me excel in a finance class (which is not my area of expertise.) He deserves all the recognition!"
"Kendell has made a monumental difference in my education. She always explains things in a clear way that makes me want to learn more about accounting. When a professor can make a class about a subject you have no interest in interesting, that's when you know they are special."
"She is truly the best. She treats her class with so much respect and like we are adults. She makes class engaging and is very knowledgeable about what she is teaching. She gets straight to the point and I never feel like any time is wasted in class. You can tell she cares about her students a lot and at the end of the day, she wants us to learn."
"Richard has been one of the best professors I have had. His lectures are incredibly engaging and he truly cares for each and every one of his students. He is amazing at explaining incredibly complex financial topics. GOAT."
"I usually don't talk in class but Richard creates an environment where talking in front of the class is easy."
"Geida is such a light in the Carlson School! She interacts with students with grace, confidence, and kindness. She's encouraging, diligent, passionate, and intelligent. I'm grateful for the opportunity to know her and work with her."
"Geida shows she truly cares about students and the Carlson School as a whole and consistently works hard to make it a better place. Geida is very welcoming and I have always felt supported by her."
"Jenay has been invaluable to helping me curate my perfect Carlson School experience. From questions about clubs to helping me create multiple 4 year graduation plans, she is a rockstar."
"I am constantly making appointments with Jenay to help with my advising, and I feel so comfortable and confident with where I am in my college experience. She makes me feel validated in every single decision I make and gives me so many great resources."
"Maureen has done so much to better the health/wellness and increase awareness for mental health at the Carlson School. She also takes time out of her busy schedule to truly form relationships with students, and organizes Wellness Wednesdays which I always look forward to."
"Maureen helped feed and clothe me when I couldn't do it myself last semester due to multiple financial emergencies and guided me to emergency funds to help me stay in my apartment. She's a force for good in this establishment and it'd be hard to imagine where I'd be without her now."
"Shontel quite literally helped me find my career path. When I went to her I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. Shontel is very kind hearted and a wonderful listener. I have always felt seen by her and have continued to talk to her about my school and career progress."
"Shontel is always in the Maroon Lobby offering her help and stops by to have a fun conversation. She's super supportive and her colorful clothes bring joy to the lobby."
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
For the first time in MN Cup’s 17-year history, a student-led team won the grand prize at the largest statewide competition in the country. Nanodropper, a Rochester-based company that developed a device that reduces the size of eye droplets, was awarded the $50,000 prize at the MN Cup awards ceremony Monday evening at the McNamara Alumni Center.
Nanodropper, which is led by a Mayo Clinic medical student Allisa Song, is the only FDA-listed, volume-reducing adaptor for eyedrop bottles. The product works by twisting Nanodropper onto any bottle, thereby reducing the drop size to what your eye can absorb. Smaller drops reduce waste, cost, and side effects, ultimately increasing access to expensive prescription eye medications.
Nanodropper beat out winners from eight other divisions to win the top honor. For winning its division, each company received a $25,000 prize.
The runner-up in the student division also garnered $36,000 in cash prizes. Founded by four University of Minnesota students in an experiential entrepreneurship course, Telo is developing a forward-facing walker that will reduce falls, improve mobility, and enable users to track their physical activity.
The largest statewide startup competition in the country, MN Cup had a record 1,987 entrepreneurs participating from across Minnesota this year. Forty-five percent of the participants were women and 36 percent people of color, both increases over prior years.
“MN Cup had record participation from across the entire state, with three division winners from greater Minnesota,” says John Stavig, director of the Gary S. Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship at the Carlson School, which organizes the competition. “This year it was great to see the talented student-led teams fare so well alongside the more experienced entrepreneurs.”
The winners of the nine divisions were:
Since 2005, MN Cup has supported more than 19,000 entrepreneurs and awarded $4.4 million in cash prizes to leading MN startups that have gone on to raise over $600 million and drive economic growth across Minnesota.
Watch a replay of the final awards ceremony on YouTube.
Mosaic Venue
5th Avenue South 817
Minneapolis
Summer Spree x Pitch Slam is the premier event of the year to celebrate our region's up-and-coming brands with a community gathering and pitch competition. Whether it's to network your heart out, hear from our rising brands, or to keep your finger on the pulse of the hottest industry trends, Summer Spree x Pitch Slam is the place you want to be!
Please join us on June 6th at Mosaic Venue (3rd Floor of Finnegan's Brew House), starting at 5 PM. Sure, there's free food and drinks included with your ticket, networking opportunities with the best in the biz, and a prize wheel, but that's not all...
At this years expanded Summer Spree event we are thrilled to bring back Naturally Minnesota's Pitch Slam! Join us in cheering on our 5 Pitch Slam finalists who have spent the last 6 weeks honing their pitch and will now present live (to you!) at Summer Spree to win more than $50k in cash and in-kind prizes. The winner will be announced live and a crowd favorite will also be crowned, plus you will have a chance to sample the highlighted products throughout the evening.
If you're interested in sponsoring the event, or a prize for pitch slam, please fill out this form and our team will connect with you.
Herbert M. Hansen Jr. Hall
1925 South 4th Street Minneapolis, MN 55455
MN Cup invites you to its Semifinalist Reception on Wednesday, June 5th at Hanson Hall at the University of Minnesota (West Bank). The Semifinalist Reception is an opportunity to recognize the advancing companies and ideas in this year's competition, hear them present a live pitch, and engage with the entire MN Cup community including:
Semifinalists
Mentors
Members of the division review boards
Past MN Cup finalists and winners
Successful entrepreneurs and business executives
Partners of the MN Cup and other notable individuals
Founders and organizers of the MN Cup
The event will begin with an information session for semifinalists only, followed by networking and company pitches. A complete agenda is below.
AGENDA:
4:30 PM Event Registration Begins
5:00 PM Reception Kickoff (Hanson Hall)
5:30 PM Semifinalist Pitches
6:00 PM Semifinalist Pitches
6:30 PM Semifinalist Pitches
7:00 PM Event Concludes
**Semifinalists will be Announced on May 22**