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Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Afra ’19 "Remember that effective networking is not just about expanding your own network but also about providing value and support to others."

June 16, 2023 by Lauren Belzer | Alumni

Meet Jessica Afra! Jessica graduated from Chapman University in 2019 with a B.S. in Business Administration with a double emphasis in Finance and Marketing and a minor in Sociology. As a first-generation college student, Jessica felt like she was initially struggling, not having the guidance and understanding of what college was supposed to be, what

Alumni Spotlight: Olyvia Schmidt, MBA ’16 "There is no 'wrong' or 'irrelevant' experience. Everything you learn along the way will get you more equipped for the next step in your career."

June 14, 2023 by Lauren Belzer | Alumni

Meet Olyvia Schmidt, MBA ’16! Olyvia was a part of our MBA Class of 2016 and graduated with an emphasis in Marketing. She says her time at Champan is probably one of the most exciting and transformative experiences ever. Olyvia is originally from Ukraine and completed her undergraduate degree at the International Christian University (Vienna/Kyiv)

Student Spotlight: Emma Floyd ’22, MBA ’24 I have loved being able to forge friendships, lead organizations, and learn new things here

June 8, 2023 by Lauren Belzer | Graduate & MBA

Meet Emma Floyd! Emma spent her undergraduate career here at Chapman University’s Argyros School and is continuing on to pursue her graduate degree as well. Emma graduated with her undergraduate degree in Business Administration in 2022 with a Marketing emphasis and a minor in Psychology. She’ll graduate with her MBA, specializing in Marketing and Global

Alumni Spotlight: Garrett Stemmler ’20, MS CADS ’21 Making a habit of continuous learning and wanting to learn more and more played an enormous role in where I am today.

May 31, 2023 by Lauren Belzer | Alumni

Meet Garrett Stemmler. Garrett graduated with two undergraduate degrees in Economics and Mathematics in 2020 and continued at Chapman to receive his M.S. in Computational & Data Sciences in 2021. The interdisciplinary nature of the two subjects of Garrett’s undergraduate degrees allowed him to develop a well-rounded understanding of analytical thinking, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making.

Alumni Spotlight: Kate Zuccaro ’20 I am so proud to be a part of this community because of the constant encouragement to become a respected leader and beneficial contributor...

May 22, 2023 by Lauren Belzer | Alumni

Meet Kate Zuccaro ’20 – an alumna who graduated with a degree in Business Administration with a Marketing emphasis and a self-design minor in Consumer Psychology. Kate knew from the moment she walked onto Chapman’s campus, and subsequently learned about the four pillars on the fountain in Attallah Piazza (a commitment to intellectual, physical, social,

Argyros Alumni Congratulate the Class of 2023 with Words of Advice Alumni from the Argyros School of Business and Economics give advice to graduates as they enter the next phase of their lives.

May 16, 2023 by Lauren Belzer | Alumni

Commencement is an exciting time, but can also be nerve-wracking as graduates are thrust into the “real world.” We solicited the advice of Argyros Alumni who have been in the same shoes as the Class of 2023 in hopes that these words of wisdom inspire our Argyros School graduates to be confident and go out

Alumni Spotlight: Nancy Nugent ’18 Chapman set me up for success because of the focused coursework that I was able to apply to my career.

March 26, 2023 by Lauren Belzer | Alumni

Name: Nancy Nugent Position: Chief of Staff – Financial Planning & Analysis Engineering Company: JPMorgan Chase & Co. Meet Nancy Nugent! Nancy graduated from Chapman University’s George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics in 2018 with a B.S. in Business Administration (Leadership emphasis) and currently serves as JP Morgan’s Chief of Staff in Financial Planning

Alumni Spotlight: Sydney LeGrett ’20 I have met some of the most inspiring colleagues and motivating bosses!

March 13, 2023 by Lauren Belzer | Argyros School Career Center

Name: Sydney LeGrett Position: Affiliate Marketing Coordinator Company: National Football League (NFL) Sydney LeGrett graduated from Chapman in 2020 with a degree in Business Administration (Marketing Emphasis) and a minor in Law, Justice, and Social Control. During her time at Chapman, she held 3 different internships and served as VP Finance for her sorority, Delta

Alumni Spotlight: Trenelle Pierce, MBA ’13 Be a Comfort Zone Expander!

March 5, 2023 by Phateka Malahleha | Graduate & MBA

Name: Trenelle Pierce Position: Director of Business Development Company: Cytellix Trenelle is also a Member of The Board of Advisors for Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering. Can you please tell us more about your background and how you ended up pursuing an MBA at Chapman University’s George L. Argyros School of

Staff Spotlight: Lauren Belzer ’19 The Argyros School welcomes our new Manager, Social Media & Communications!

January 6, 2023 by Phateka Malahleha | Alumni

You may have noticed an uptick in activity on the Argyros social media accounts lately, and that is for good reason! Lauren Belzer, an alumna from the Class of 2019, joined the Argyros School team in December 2022. She was most recently a Content Marketing Manager and Creative Project manager at makesy, a freelance Social

Alumni Spotlight: Bianca Moreno, MBA ’22 Always be true to yourself!

September 29, 2022 by Trinity Hall | Graduate & MBA

Name: Bianca Moreno Position: Market Trainer Company: Amazon- Fire TV Team Degree: MBA in Marketing ‘22 What excites you about your Market Trainer position at Amazon? The ability to market our devices to retail employees and potential consumers, while also focusing on product awareness and marketing initiatives to build brand advocacy for my team. How

Alumni Spotlight: Ben Ziv, BS’22 Network with anyone you can!

September 21, 2022 by Trinity Hall | Argyros School Career Center

Name: Ben Ziv Company: California Bank & Trust Position: Credit Analyst Industry: Commercial Banking Degree/Year: BS in Business Administration, Finance emphasis, Data Analytics minor, May 2022 What excites you about this company/job? This company is a smaller-sized relationship bank allowing for a greater work-life balance, career development, and more significant networking opportunities in the industry.