Byrum School of Business

We learned that the namesake of our school, Clark Byrum, passed away Friday, June 2nd. Clark served on the Board of Trustees from 2000 to 2020, receiving emeritus status in 2018. He was actively involved in the Byrum School of Business and enjoyed attending athletic events, especially football games. Please keep his family in your thoughts.

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From the Dean:

Congrats! Today we are ranked as the #11 Undergraduate Catholic Business School ( #58 overall) by 2023 Poets&Quants for Undergrads. We placed just behind ( #47 San Diego, #50 Seton Hall, #51 St. John’s, #54 Dayton, and #56 St. Louis), ahead of #74 Seattle and #77 Duquesne.

This is the third year in a row we received this national ranking. Three categories: Admissions ( #79), Alumni Experience ( #54), and Career Outcomes ( #28), contribute to our overall score. It’s hard to pull up #79 Admissions, because we cast a wide net.

In the next few weeks, P&Q will release more articles and further details on the rankings for each category.

Poets&Quants' Best Undergraduate Business Schools Of 2023 A big surprise at the the top: For the first time in 5 years, Wharton did not win Poets&Quants' annual ranking.

Congratulations to Professor Rumreich!

Poets&Quants For Undergrads - 2022 Best Undergraduate Professors: Lori Rumreich, Marian University Byrum School of Business Lori Rumreich of Marian University Byrum School of Business is a 2022 Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business School Professor.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the BSOB!

From Professor Kathy Marra:
Marian University Byrum School of Business competed in the undergraduate HR Case Competition held at Purdue University hosted by the Krannert School of Management on Friday, November 11, 2022. The MU Human Resource Team competed against 7 other undergraduate university HR Teams. Our team assumed the role of HR consultants hired by GE Aerospace to address their attraction and retention strategies due to continual growth and rapid expansion.
Our HR Team presented creative solutions including justification, financial analysis and key performance indicators to a panel of HR leaders addressing the attraction and retention of the Power Plant Technician – Jet Assembly & Overhaul for the Lafayette Indiana Engine Facility location. Congratulations to all team members on their presentation!

From Left to Right:
Row 1: Presenters, Brylee Koontz and Mari Hudson
Row 2: Researcher, Peter Gondeck, Team Leader, Ryan Penry, Presenters, JJ Rivera and Michael Mates and Researcher, Bricem Thompson.

Congratulations BSOB alum Michael Barton!

Michael Barton, CPA - 2022 "40 Under 40" Honoree Michael Barton, CPA – 2022 40 Under 40 Honoree DirectorSikich, LLPhttps://www.sikich.com In December 2016, at the age of just 25, Michael was appointed by

Congratulations to new faculty member and MU alum Madeline Kurcz on achieving her CPA!

Happy Halloween!!!

Kathy Mara Aligns Bachelor of Science in Management with the Human Resource Specialization Degree with the Society for Human Resource Management

Kathy Marra, assistant professor of human resources, aligned Marian University's Bachelor of Science in Management with the Human Resource Specialization degree with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Business majors, especially those who are completing the human resource management concentration, are encouraged to join the Marian student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Click below to learn more.

https://www.marian.edu/academics/byrum-school-of-business/organizations-for-students/shrm-student-chapter?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=In%20a%20Glance%2010.3.22&utm_id=4212617

BUS 109 Crossing the Canyon.

"I wanted to congratulate Kathy Marra on receiving the Paul J. and Debbie Norman Award for Distinction this morning. Newly created, this award was presented to Kathy for her heart for her students and ability to connect with them. She is a distinctive teacher, advisor, and lives out our Marian values.
Congrats!"

Greg Rawski
Dean, Byrum School of Business

A little faculty fun before the first day of classes. Kiss the Bricks!