College Of Business Impact Scholar 2020-21
The Impact Scholarship, organized by Michigan Tech’s Admissions Office, Financial Aid Office, and College of Business, is an annual competitive award recognizing business majors and leaders at MTU. This year, 25 high school senior finalists from four states participated in leadership activities on campus and received renewable awards ranging from $1,000 to full in-state tuition.
Rachel Weyenberg graduated from Appleton East High School, where she was active as
the vice president of competitive excellence in DECA, an association of high school
business students. She credits DECA, which provides career development, social events,
community service activities, and competitions, for helping her discover a passion
for business and leading her to Michigan Tech.
“I fell in love with Michigan Tech and all the unique opportunities offered by the
University,” Weyenberg says. “What made me decide to attend MTU was how amazing the
College of Business is. When I toured campus I met with both Associate Dean Buche
and Dean Johnson. They made me feel welcomed and at home. I love the one-on-one attention
each student receives and the hands-on approach.”
At Michigan Tech, Weyenberg is pursuing construction management and plans to become active in Enterprise and land an internship. Supported by both the College of Business and the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering, the interdisciplinary construction management major was recently named the best construction management program in the state by Universities.com.
The Impact Scholarship, organized by Admissions, Financial Aid, and the College of Business, is an annual competitive award recognizing Michigan Tech business majors. Forty-one high school senior finalists from seven states were invited to participate in leadership activities via Zoom and received renewable awards ranging from $1,000 to full in-state tuition.
“I am extremely grateful for the Impact Scholarship. This opportunity will allow me to further my education without the stress of out-of-state tuition. I know that I was meant to be a Husky.”
"I love the one-on-one attention each student receives and the hands-on approach."
Meet A Few Of Our Other Crazy Smart Impact Scholars
Allison Szlachta
Hometown: Shelby Township, Michigan
High School: Lutheran High Northwest
Major: Marketing
I’m most looking forward to... joining the close-knit business community at Michigan Tech. The College of Business comes with vast opportunities while still maintaining a welcoming, friendly atmosphere that no other school can match.
Jaylen Body
Hometown: Warren, Michigan
High School: Chandler Park Academy High School
Majors: Accounting and management
I can't wait to... get involved in Tech traditions!
Mary Christine Stevens
Hometown: Menominee, Michigan
High school: Menominee High School
Major: Marketing
My favorite business role model is… Coco Chanel. She
overcame every obstacle imaginable to create an iconic
and everlasting brand.
Madison Mattila
Hometown: Houghton, Michigan
High School: Houghton High School
Major: Accounting
My business role model is... My grandpa, who owned and
operated a successful construction company for many
years. He taught me that through hard and honest work,
nothing is out of reach.
Jake Wardle
Hometown: Orchard Lake, Michigan
High school: West Bloomfield High School
Career goal: Be a major contributor in the sports industry.
Major: Finance
I want to see… the northern lights and explore the
beautiful landscape of the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Alexa Dembroski
Hometown: Superior, Wisconsin
High school: Superior High School
Major: Accounting
My favorite brand is... Kwik Trip, the gas station chain,
which was founded in my home state of Wisconsin. They
truly adhere to their core values of innovation, hard work,
and humility. They also offer generous employee benefits,
including profit sharing and tuition assistance.
Hank Larsen
Hometown: Neenah, Wisconsin
High School: Neenah High School
Major: Economics
I'm here for... all the learning opportunities, and the chance to
live in such a beautiful area.
Abby Ross
Hometown: Houghton, Michigan
High School: Houghton High School
Major: General business
I’m eager to learn... more about myself and my interests
while making connections along the way.
Teddy Ellis
Hometown: South Elgin, Illinois
High School: Elgin Academy
Major: Construction management
I can't wait to... try new things like pasties, different student
organizations, and broomball!
Madelyn Carey
Hometown: Kaukauna, Wisconsin
High School: Appleton North High School
Majors: Accounting and finance
I'm excited to... experience Winter Carnival and to join the
close-knit community of Michigan Tech.
Nicholas Schwartz
Hometown: Apple Valley, Minnesota
High School: Apple Valley High School
Major: Finance
My business role model is... Elon Musk because he uses his companies to push the bounds of innovation and develop the future.
Michigan Technological University is a public research university founded in 1885 in Houghton, Michigan, and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan’s flagship technological university offers more than 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science and technology, engineering, computing, forestry, business, health professions, humanities, mathematics, social sciences, and the arts. The rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, offering year-round opportunities for outdoor adventure.
