Alumni News
- Katz MBA Alumnus Appointed to RadioShack Corp. Board
RadioShack Corp. elected Julie A. Dobson, a 30-year veteran of the telecommunications and wireless industry, to the company’s board of directors.
Dobson earned her bachelor’s degree from the College of William and Mary and her MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. She serves on the boards of the American Water Works Company Inc., PNM Resources Inc. and Safeguard Scientifics Inc. - Bioengineer Awarded Fulbright Scholarship to Research Alternative Fuels in India
Bioengineer John Round (MBA, MS-ENGR '11) is working in India during the next nine months under a Fulbright scholarship. He is analyzing the developing nation's biofuels industry.
- Katz Marketing Mind Not Your Average Success
The defining moment for Tom Higgins (MBA '09) came in the remote villages of Tanzania, not in a conference room.
Higgins, a volunteer at an orphanage, was awestruck by the impoverished children, some of whom carried parasites that were visible to the naked eye. Higgins decided then that he'd apply his education from the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business to business ventures that foster international development opportunities.
"The world needs MBAs to better the lives of the less fortunate. I'm not saying everybody needs to go to Africa to do that. You can find ways in your local community to give back," Higgins said.
- Obituary of W. Barnum Wahl, Sr.
William Barnum Wahl, Sr. of Mount Joy went to walk with Jesus on Friday, July 29, 2011.He graduated from Summit High School, NJ and received a BBA from Westminster College and his MBA in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh.
- GetWellNetwork Expands Corporate Leadership to Accelerate Growth Opportunities
Also appeared in Alpha Trade Finance
GetWellNetwork, Inc., provider of the industry's leading interactive patient care solution, today announced the expansion of the executive leadership team, adding healthcare industry veteran Jeff Fallon in the newly created role of vice president, business development and national accounts. Fallon earned a B.A. from Duquesne University, an executive M.B.A. at the University of Pittsburgh, Katz School of Business and a health economics fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School.
- Piedmont Natural Gas Senior Vice President and CFO David J. Dzuricky to Retire at Fiscal Year-End in October
Prior to joining Piedmont in 1995, Mr. Dzuricky was Vice President and Treasurer of Consolidated Natural Gas Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mr. Dzuricky, who received his bachelor's degree in marketing from Syracuse University and his MBA in finance from the University of Pittsburgh
- Highest-Paid MBA Alumni 2011
- Newsmaker: Claudio Abreu
Received the 2011 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
- People and Awards
The University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business named Claudio Abreu, president and CEO of Bayer Business and Technology Services LLC, the recipient of the 2011 Distinguished Alumnus Award. The award honors alumni who have attained outstanding business leadership and demonstrated community service after graduation from Katz.
- Dateline Pittsburgh for 05/29/11
The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence at the University of Pittsburgh's Josph M. Katz Graduate of School Business said Lee Ann Munger, director of its Institute's Center for Women in Business, was nominated by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett to serve on the State Charter School Appeal Board.
The University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business named Claudio Abreu, president and CEO of Bayer Business and Technology Services LLC, the recipient of the 2011 Distinguished Alumnus Award. The award honors alumni who have attained outstanding business leadership and demonstrated community service after graduation from Katz.
- Max Mitchell Appointed Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Mitchell received his Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from Tulane University and an MBA in Finance at the University of Pittsburgh, Katz Graduate School of Business.
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- Newsmaker: Enrique Mu
MBA and doctorate in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh's Katz Graduate School of Business
- Hicks joins FSBOA as an Executive Director
Florida Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association ("FSBOA") has named Thomas H. Hicks as its Executive Director, effective June 6. Hicks earned an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, a BA degree from St. John Fisher College and completed the AMP at Harvard Business School.
- Merrimack College announces new dean of business school ...
He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Cornell University, M.B.A. in Management/Public Policy from Indiana University, and a Ph.D. in Strategy, Business Environment, and Organizations from the University of Pittsburgh's Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business.
- Business Alumni Associations Announces its 2011 Award Winners
- Dean Delaney visits the Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation (TWSE)
John Delaney, Dean of University of Pittsburgh, Katz Business School; and Jim Waite, Director, Alumni & Constituent Relations, accompanied by alumni of University of Pittsburgh visited TWSE on 5th November.
- Heller (MBA '90) Named President of IT Services Business at Harris Corporation
John Heller (MBA '90) has been named president of IT Services business at Harris Corporation. Heller has served as vice president and general manager of IT Services' Department of Defense (DoD) Programs since joining Harris in 2007 with the acquisition of Multimax, Inc.
- Spotlight on Pamela Rich-Wheeler (MBA '90)
A native Philadelphian, Rich-Wheeler's lifelong passion for entrepreneurship keeps her motivated to help as many people succeed as possible, and she takes great pride in seeing her clients turn ideas into successes. She credits her degree from the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business with helping her to think strategically; management, accounting, and marketing are all critical elements Rich-Wheeler uses day in and day out to keep The Business Center moving forward.
- Business Alumni Association Appoints Four New Members to its Board of Directors
The University of Pittsburgh Business Alumni Association announces the appointment of four new members to its board of directors: James Cullen (MBA '94), John Heller (MBA '90), Karlye Rowles (MBA '01), and Dennis Terzich (CGS '92). Each new board member will serve a three year term and is to be officially inducted May 12 at the 46th Annual Business Alumni Association Awards.
- Pitt's Business Alumni Association to Honor Community Leaders at 46th Annual Awards Program May 12
In recognition of their commitment to the University of Pittsburgh and contributions to their communities, six individuals and one corporation will by honored by Pitt's Joseph M. Katz School of Business and College of Business Administration (CBA) at the 46th Annual Business Alumni Association Awards Program on the evening of May 12 in the Carnegie Music Hall and Foyer, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland.
