LMU Graduate Business Programs

Summer is here, and we’re bringing the LMU Graduate Business community back together for some fun in the sun! 🌴☀️

Join us on Saturday, June 13, from noon - 3 p.m. on St. Robert’s Lawn for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and community. Catch up with fellow alumni, reconnect with faculty, and meet current graduate students. 🦁✨

No cost to attend; lunch included. Plus ones are welcome.

Register at: https://bit.ly/43yogiT

to the 44th Annual LMU Accounting Society Spring Banquet! ✨

More than 200 students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and industry professionals came together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our accounting scholars. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and partner firms, $674,200 in scholarships was awarded to undergraduate and graduate accounting students. 🤩

We were also honored to hear inspiring remarks from Alumna of the Year Gina Hagen ’87 and to celebrate retiring faculty member Larry Kalbers with the surprise announcement of The Larry Kalbers Endowed Scholarship for Ethical Leadership.

The evening was a powerful reminder of what community investment makes possible. 📈

🎉 Congratulations to the following faculty on their well-deserved promotions!

- Rosemary Kim to professor of accounting
- Aidin Namin to professor of marketing analytics
- Trevor Zink to professor of management and sustainability
- Jeff Thies to clinical professor of management
- Greg Lontok to clinical associate professor of information systems and business analytics
- Armando Paz to clinical associate professor of business law
- Rochelle Webb to clinical associate professor of marketing and entrepreneurship
- Tony Beaudoin to senior lecturer of finance
- Mark Macedo to senior lecturer of management
- Dustin Reece to senior lecturer of management

Our “People Behind the Programs” series continues with Sunil Murthy, clinical associate professor of management and academic director for the M.S. in Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Innovation program.💡

Sunil’s teaching is grounded in real-world experience, bringing classroom concepts to life through stories of innovation and impact - from developing sustainable products and earning patents to advancing fuel-saving automotive technologies and contributing to the world’s first all-electric flight training simulators. His career reflects a clear focus on innovation with purpose, encouraging students to think boldly and build solutions that matter. ⚡️

At LMU, Sunil values the collaborative culture and close-knit classrooms that foster meaningful dialogue and individualized learning. His advice to students: take full advantage of every opportunity, engage deeply with faculty and peers, and make the most of your time in the program. 📚

Read the full Q&A with Sunil at https://bit.ly/4vyUiIu

After 21 years at , Professor Larry Kalbers is retiring, leaving behind a lasting legacy of leadership, mentorship, and ethics-centered business education. 🦁

From serving as associate dean and chair of the Department of Accounting to leading the DBA program and advancing accounting ethics education, Larry’s impact on our students, faculty, and alumni has been extraordinary. Thank you, Larry, for your dedication, wisdom, and years of service. We wish you a wonderful retirement! 👏🎉

Learn more about Larry’s career and impact at https://bit.ly/4v2fu8I

Congratulations to all of our MBA and master's graduates for this huge accomplishment! 🎓 After all of your hard work and dedication, you deserve to celebrate. You did it! 🎉

🎓We’re wrapping up our Class of 2026 spotlights with Shannon Moore, MBA ’26! 🦁

What will you remember most about your time at LMU?

My most memorable experience at LMU was getting involved in LMU Graduate Students (GSLMU) leadership. I helped encourage more students to get involved around campus and have fun. It really made the experience unforgettable, especially planning events. I’d recommend future students get involved on campus to build community and have more fun. 🤩

Is there a particular CBA course, professor, or experience you would like to highlight?

I would like to highlight Jim Wagner. He provided me with encouragement and wisdom to pursue a role in the marketing industry. He invited a start-up to class, and we showcased our strategies for the company to break into the United States. We spent the semester understanding global strategies and different markets. I really enjoyed it! 🌎

What are your plans after graduation?

I plan to pivot into the marketing industry, focusing on social media for the beauty or fashion sector. 🚀

Congratulations, Shannon! 👏 Wishing you all the best as you take this next step in your career!

🎓 Class of 2026 Spotlight 🎓 Give it up for MyLék McDowell, MBA ’26, who focused on finance and entrepreneurship. 👏

What will you remember most about your time at LMU?

I will remember the people, the growth, and the way LMU challenged me to see myself differently. My time here pushed me academically, professionally, and personally, but it also gave me the confidence to lead with purpose. From the classroom to the LMU Fred Kiesner Center for Entrepreneurship and the Business Incubator, and through the relationships I built across campus, LMU became more than a place I went to school. It became a community that helped me refine my voice, my vision, and the kind of impact I want to make. Being named the 2026 Arrupe Graduate Award recipient was an incredible honor 🏆, but more than anything, it reminded me that the work I have been doing to serve, lead, and pay it forward truly matters.

Is there a particular CBA course, professor, or experience you would like to highlight?

I would like to recognize Robert Kritzler, who taught “Graduate Managerial and Financial Accounting.” It was my first accounting class, and he made what could have been an intimidating subject feel approachable, engaging, and even fun. What stood out most was how far he went to support me. He met with me during office hours on Sundays, even during his college football time, and always made sure I felt capable of learning the material. Every time I see him on campus, he greets me with genuine kindness. I appreciate him deeply and am grateful for the impact he had on my LMU experience.🙏

What are your plans after graduation?

After graduation, I am pursuing a full-time role where I can continue learning, contribute meaningfully, and make an impact through strategy, finance, entrepreneurship, and community-centered work. At the same time, I plan to continue building Access ROI, a platform helping students and families better understand the true cost of college before they commit, while also rebuilding Profitable Intentions into the brand and community I know it can become. My goal is to keep growing professionally while creating work that helps people make better decisions, access tangible opportunities, and see what is possible for their future. Through it all, I hope to continue leading by example and paying it forward. 🚀

Congratulations, MyLék! 🎉 We can't wait to see what you achieve next! 🤩