A new university initiative is giving employees at large Chicago corporations another way to attend DePaul. Thanks to DePaul’s Corporate and Employer Outreach (CEO), instead of hopping on a bus or train and commuting to campus, employees can head to a classroom or conference room at their workplaces to earn degrees. “The flexibility of being…
Month: April 2015
Marriott Shows Hospitality to DePaul Students
This year, the School of Hospitality Leadership is expanding its undergraduate professional development opportunities with a unique partnership. A $200,000 gift from the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation led to the launch of the Marriott Hospitality Scholars Program, which provides 10 freshmen and 10 juniors each a $10,000 J. Willard and Alice S….
Corporate Connections Advance Careers
By Jennifer Leopoldt Presenting business solutions to industry leaders as class projects. Connecting with executives for real-life lessons in the field. Learning without leaving the office. The Driehaus College of Business’s deep ties to the business community allow DePaul students to benefit in all of these ways and more, whether through undergraduate opportunities or graduate…
Team Player Malik Murray Scores Finance Success
Growing up in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood, Malik Murray (BUS ’96, MBA ’04) knew there was no question that he would attend college. His mother, who is now a retired school principal, emphasized education. But like his father, who is now a judge, Murray had a gift for playing basketball. “It was crystal clear that…
Economics Alumni Chart Career Paths in Analytics
Four years ago forecasters predicted the market for big data analytics would grow to $16 billion by 2015. Their prediction was correct, but the growth rate was not. Now the projected growth is $125 billion. This jet-fueled growth in the data analytics market is creating an epic job shortage to the tune of 140,000 to…
Sales Leadership Program Pairs Academia and Business
In 2004, 3M was the first corporation to approach DePaul about developing a sales leadership education program. “Today, we have 64 business partners—companies that provide funding and internships, guide curriculum design, lecture in classes, coach students, provide technologies and data for projects, and offer outstanding career opportunities,” says Dan Strunk, executive in residence and managing…
