Articles

Posted on 7/23/2019 - 2 minute read

Through athletics, economics, and a culture of nurturing, Devin reflects on his opportunity to learn how to think critically and problem solve as an Economics Major at CUI.

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Posted on 7/8/2019 - 3 minute read

William MBA '18 and Jaime MBA '18 Buda did something brave — enrolled as a newly married couple in Concordia Irvine’s MBA program. The result was a deeper personal relationship, and promotions at their respective jobs.

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Posted on 7/3/2019 - 4 minute read

Michael Simons MBA '18 and Chris Sommers MBA '18 met in Concordia Irvine’s MBA program. Within a month of graduating, Chris hired Michael to be his company’s vice president of finance.

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By Magazine Editorial Team
Posted on 7/1/2019 - 10 minute read

Concordia’s MBA program encourages networking relationships among students, but eight recent graduates took “community” to the next level, creating a close-knit group of friends and colleagues that went well beyond the classroom. The group, eventually nicknamed the “MB8,” assembled naturally as members got to know — and like — each other in Concordia classes.

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Posted on 6/27/2019 - 3 minute read

Greg LeFever, 51, had plenty of business experience under his belt, having run a $300 million marketing budget for Land Rover and started his own corporate wellness business, but Concordia’s MBA program taught him new skills that he put to use right away — and helped him bring in more business.

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By Magazine Editorial Team
Posted on 3/1/2019 - 7 minute read

Ryan Ellis ’03 helped the Eagles win their first men’s basketball national championship. Today, he is president of Travis Mathew, the hottest men's apparel brand for work and play.

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Posted on 7/1/2018 - 3 minute read

Way back when, people would ask neighborhood kids for help with household chores—moving furniture, hanging pictures or watching children. Joshua Mundell ’17, business graduate and current MBA student, wants to bring those days back—with an entrepreneurial twist.

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Posted on 5/7/2018 - 2 minute read

During her childhood in Argentina, Johanna Sceresini, MBA ’15 was drawn to Warner Bros. TV shows, movies — even their logo. She purposed in her heart to work for Warner Bros. someday. With the help of Concordia University Irvine’s MBA, she achieved that dream.

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By Ann Ashmon
Posted on 3/17/2017 - 2 minute read

For Angela Ferguson, deciding to earn her MBA through Concordia University Irvine was an easy decision. She knew Concordia University Irvine had a recognizable and reputable name, but it wasn’t until she started to look closely that she discovered even more compelling reasons to attend.

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By Ann Ashmon
Posted on 3/1/2017 - 7 minute read

Henry Alonzo, MBA '09, founder of Adarga Entertainment Group, grew up near Mariachi Plaza in East Los Angeles. There, he listened to the mariachi bands play and offer their services to passers-by. Today, Alonzo promotes some of the biggest bands in Latin music, and with his help, his clients have earned seven Latin Grammy awards.

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