Stay Connected to Your College
Are you a graduate or friend of the College of Business at Michigan Tech? Connect with us by reading alumni profiles, Impact, and our annual magazine.
Alumni News
Impact Magazine
Impact is the College of Business annual publication. The magazine illustrates how our students,
alumni, faculty, College, and University create the future.
Alumni Profiles
Laura Nagel
'83Laura received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Michigan Tech in 1983. After graduation, she took a position as Employment and Training Specialist with Career Transitions, Inc. In 1986, she joined Ability Search Group as Personnel Consultant-Marketing Recruiting Services. In 1987, Laura began her career with Ford Motor Company. Laura was initially recruited to help establish a wholly owned . . .
Alumni Profiles
Hugh Makens
'61Graduating with honors from Michigan Tech in 1961 with a bachelor's degree in business administration, Makens has been involved in the securities industry for over 35 years as an attorney, regulator and advisor. He was a Director at the Michigan Corporation and Securities Bureau for the Michigan Department of Commerce (1972-1978) and was a Trial Attorney with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (1966-1972). For . . .
Alumni Profiles
Alex Kowalski
'01Alex Kowalski is CEO and owner of Performance Welding. Performance is an OEM contract manufacturer of metal assemblies based in Little Chute, WI. He acquired the distressed company in September of 2012 and brought in professional management for the turnaround. The company was profitable the very first year and has grown revenue organically 341% since he acquired it. Prior to purchasing Performance, Alex was the President . . .
Alumni Reunion
Reconnect with us at the next Alumni Reunion. The College of Business Open House is held in the Academic Office Building 1:30–3:30 p.m.* during the Friday of Alumni Reunion week.
Faculty and staff would like the opportunity to meet you and share the exciting activities occurring in the College of Business. This will give you the opportunity to mingle with other alumni and reminisce about your alma mater.
* Please check the official Reunion schedule to confirm details and contact us at 906-487-2668 or business@mtu.edu if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Alumni Links
The Alumni Association has resources for all Michigan Tech alumni.
Support Business School 2.0
Alumni and friends, support our goal of upgrading our physical space and help us create the future. The College requires smart classrooms, desirable office and research space to recruit and retain world-class faculty, and areas for teams of multidisciplinary students to collaborate, receive tutoring, and seek academic advice. Donor and State matching opportunities are available.
Councils, Boards, and Speakers
The College has councils and boards to help us achieve our mission and be the top choice school for technology-centered business education among students and employers. Our Distinguished Guest Speakers connect with students, faculty, and staff by sharing knowledge and real-world business experiences.
If you would like to be considered, please contact us at 906-487-2668 or business@mtu.edu.