Angela Charris, a project manager, is able to go to school and keep her job with the University of Miami’s Professional MBA program. “My major motivation to pursue this degree is to complement my career and to grow professionally as well as personally by increasing my management skills,” she said. “I’m constantly exposed to diverse…
Alumni Association launches nationwide annual program
Local chapters of UM’s Alumni Association in 28 different cities welcomed new alumni to their area Sept. 12. The Alumni Association Regional Engagement and Young Alumni Programs Team sponsored the first annual event called “Welcome to the Neighborhood.” The initiative was meant to increase membership by getting young alumni to network and learn about the…
Business organization teaches stock tips, tricks
Investing $100,000 in the stock market is now a possibility with the Canes Investing Association (CIA). CIA is a student organization that provides all students, regardless of year or major, a knowledge of investing. The club conducted a fantasy portfolio competition last year in which members were given $100,000 in fake money to invest in…