DePaul Driehaus College of Business

A frustration with grocery delivery turned into a winning MBA project.

As part of the MBA Summit capstone in the reimagined DePaul MBA, students develop innovative solutions to real-world business challenges.

For one team, that meant creating an AI-powered prototype designed to improve the online grocery shopping experience.

See how the idea came to life. ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4pux2bc3

One final pitch. One winning idea. 💡

At the MBA Summit, our McDonald's DePaul MBA students showcased original business concepts designed to solve real-world challenges.

This year's top team earned a $1,000 scholarship for each member with Swift Apply, a concept that reimagines the job search process with a faster, more streamlined way to find and apply for opportunities.

The Summit is the culmination of months of research, teamwork, and learning, giving students the chance to put their ideas into action.

Congratulations to the entire cohort on an outstanding capstone experience and all they've accomplished throughout the program. 👏

Before we turn the page to 2026–27, let's take a look back.

From new academic programs and industry partnerships to student competitions, conferences, and hands-on learning experiences across Chicago, the 2025–26 academic year was filled with opportunities for our community to learn, lead, and make an impact.

Explore some of the highlights from across the Driehaus College of Business and read the full year in review. ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/cf5mn95m

Congratulations to DePaul Double Demon Gene Komsky (BSC ’07, MBA ’14) on his appointment as Chief Financial Officer of Caribou Coffee.

Komsky brings nearly two decades of finance leadership experience across the food, logistics, and manufacturing industries. In his new role, he will help guide the company's continued growth and long-term strategy.

We're proud to see our alumni leading at the highest levels of business. Join us in congratulating Gene on this exciting achievement.

Read more about his appointment. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ekwNel

More than 35 alumni gave their time this spring through our Alumni-in-Residence program, offering office hours, coffee chats, mentorship, and career advice to DePaul students.

Thank you for sharing your expertise and helping students explore career paths, build connections, and prepare for what's next. Your support makes a lasting difference.

Interested in getting involved? Register to volunteer for the Fall 2026 quarter. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Sum4Xk

Congratulations to Emily Sasser, Adriana Berent, Natasha Sabir, and Alexus Griffith, winners of a recent MBA Summit! 🎉

Their proposal for a Universal Standard clothing subscription service designed for women experiencing rapid weight loss from GLP-1 medications earned each team member a $1,000 scholarship.

The MBA Summit challenges students to apply what they've learned in the classroom to develop and pitch innovative solutions to real consumer needs.

Thank you to judges David Ervin, Mohammad Khan, and Mustafa Mustafa for sharing their expertise and helping make the event a success. 👏

Student. Alumna. Entrepreneur. Mentor.

After earning her undergraduate degree from DePaul, Kathia Hernandez returned as an employee, MBA student, and advocate for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Now, she'll take the stage as the graduate commencement speaker for the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. 🎓

Read her story ➡️ https://bit.ly/4e8zqQq

A Gatsby-themed celebration was the perfect way to close out the academic year. ✨

Our Full-Time and Part-Time DePaul MBA students came together for an evening of awards, networking, and celebration as they reflected on everything they've accomplished this year.

Congratulations to our award winners, graduates, and the entire MBA community. We can't wait to celebrate many of you again on the graduation stage in just a couple of weeks. 🎓

The most valuable thing Denny Alvarado gained from his MBA wasn't a technical skill.

It was the relationships he built along the way.

In his latest Inside Kellstadt blog, Denny reflects on the friendships, mentorship, and sense of community that shaped his journey from undergraduate student to MBA candidate.

Read his reflection on the DePaul difference. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4flQk0d