Franklin P. Perdue School of Business Newsletter | December 2024

Marins Med Earns Top Prize in Fall Ratcliffe Foundation Shore Hatchery Competition

Judges in the 23rd round of SU’s Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Shore Hatchery entrepreneurship competition were wowed by medical device innovation, awarding body-powered upper extremity prosthetics company Marins Med with this semester’s top funding amount: $40,000.

MASMI Sales Team Places 2nd at National Sales Challenge

SU’s Mid-Atlantic Sales and Marketing Institute (MASMI) recently placed second overall in William Patterson University’s 17^th annual National Sales Challenge.

Economics Students Participate in College Fed Challenge

A decade after SU’s team won the regional level of College Fed Challenge competition, our students once again showcased their skills in the 2024 competition on October 3, organized by the Federal Reserve System, in which more than 60 colleges and universities from across the United States participated.

Panel Discussion - The Universal Influence of Information Systems: “Why Tech Matters for Every Field”

On October 25, the Department of Information Systems hosted the panel discussion “The Universal Influence of Information Systems: Why Tech Matters for Every Field" with panelists Julia Romano, Jordan Long, Danielle Manser and Gregg Lampf.

Economics and Business Economics Programs Have Earned STEM designation

SU is proud to announce that its Economics (B.A.) and Business Economics (B.S.) programs have officially earned the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) designation starting fall 2024.

Fall MASMI Advertising Challenge Winners Announced

Making winning ad pitches for multinational companies like Perdue Farms takes practice. Just ask the competitors at this year’s Advertising Challenge, hosted by SU’s Mid-Atlantic Sales and Marketing Institute (MASMI).

Economics Club and Data Science Students Visit Washington, DC

The Department of Economics organized a professional and networking trip to Washington, DC, led by Professor Silvana Chambers, Economics Club advisor, who was joined by economics students from the Perdue School and data science students from the Henson School.

Perdue School Hosts Successful THE Meeting

On September 19, over 200 students gathered in Perdue Hall for THE Meeting, a required assignment as part of the BUAD 200: Personal and Professional Development course. THE is an acronym for Transition to the professional program, Hear from faculty, and Engage with other departments and students.

Cultivating Compassionate Leadership

In today’s fast-paced world that can sometimes feel messy and overwhelming, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily tasks. But amidst the chaos, the power of kindness shines through.

Business Clients Sought for SU M.B.A. Course

The Perdue School of Business is seeking clients for its M.B.A. program’s project consulting course in which seniors gain hands-on experience working with businesses and organizations.

INTERN SPOTLIGHT: Aron Bursztyn

Business economics student completes internship at Lloyd Harbor Capital Management located in Cold Spring Harbor, NY.

INTERN SPOTLIGHT: Chontelle Freeman

Management major completes internship at the Economic and Business Affairs Bureau/Office of Commercial and Business Affairs in Washington, DC.

INTERN SPOTLIGHT: Antonio Mainolfi

Business economics student to complete internship with InFocus Financial Advisors in Salisbury, MD.

INTERN SPOTLIGHT: Molly Simms

Management major completes internship at Staples and Associates Insurance and Financial in Salisbury, MD.

INTERN SPOTLIGHT: Tommy Tippett

Management student completes internship with Casey Construction Group in Gaithersburg, MD.

A Look Ahead

December 6

MASMI Sales Championship, Perdue Hall

December 19

Commencement, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center

December 23-January 1

Winter Break – Campus Closed

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