Home, $weet Home

Home, $weet Home Justin Buccellato relied on the financial literacy he gained at Walsh to parlay early investments in quality housing into a broad portfolio of commercial enterprises A decade before the idea was adopted en masse, Justin Buccellato had already mastered the art of the pivot. Having worked as a financial analyst at Pet…

Walsh College Named Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly School for Fourth Year

Walsh College Named Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly School for Fourth Year For the fourth consecutive year, Walsh College has been named a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly School, the highest distinction offered by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA). Each year, MVAA recognizes institutions demonstrating a commitment to serving and supporting student veterans and military-connected students, including students currently…

Lessons From the Court: Networking

Lessons From the Court: Networking By: Jen O’Meara, Ph.D.   I meet and compete against racquetball players from all over the world. Having a strong and diverse professional network is important in both racquetball and business, so it is well worth your time to develop your networking skills. It is easy to see why it’s…

From Community College To CIO

From Community College To CIO Annette Marcath enjoyed her years attending a local community college after high school and the career opportunity it presented. When it was time to find a college where she could finish her bachelor’s degree, Marcath chose an institution that she felt could offer her the best opportunity for success. “I…

My Sky Is The Limit

My Sky Is The Limit: Charbel Ayoub (MSMKT graduate) left a country in the grip of financial and political ruin for a once-in-a-lifetime chance in America. Charbel Ayoub, a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Marketing program, left a country in the grip of financial and political ruin for a once-in-a-lifetime chance in…

Parenthood, Profits — and Purpose

Parenthood, Profits — and Purpose: Janice Pica-Scholl drew from lessons learned both at home and at Walsh to pivot professionally during the pandemic. As for most people who become first-time parents, Janice Pica- Scholl’s perspective on her commercial banking career changed when her first daughter (now 12) was born. But most new parents don’t have…

Blooming Where He’s Planted

Blooming Where He’s Planted: Paul Viviano continues to grow his successful fourth-generation floral business In 1937, a humble cigar box held some of the first profits at Viviano Flower Shop in Detroit. During those early Depression- era years, margins were tight. Still, founders and spouses Frank P. and Elizabeth Viviano made it work, sometimes using…