A Real-World Education Makes a Difference Tax attorney cites importance of Walsh instructors When William R. Connolly starts talking about his favorite professors, lean in. After receiving degrees from four different schools– Holy Cross College (AB), University of Texas (JD), University of Arizona (MBA) and Walsh College (MST) – Connolly knows what he’s talking about.…
Lessons from the Court: Hidden Errors By: Jen O’Meara, Ph.D I think we all have a tendency to want to bury our mistakes. This may be especially true when those mistakes don’t adversely affect outcomes: I mean, if a mistake ultimately didn’t cause any problems, what’s the point of calling attention to it? On the…
Community Partner Beatrice Kelly Turned her Devotion to Community Into a Career Throughout a career in banking that has spanned nearly three decades, Beatrice Kelly (MSM ‘07) has remained staunchly committed to community and financial literacy. Currently, Kelly serves as Senior Vice President and Director of Community Development Lending for Comerica Bank. “Our goal is…
Up to the Challenge Work Ethic, and Business Acumen Drive Path to Leadership From corporate boardrooms to the legislative general assembly floor, Deanna Hamilton has had plenty of opportunities to display her skills as a transformational leader and change agent. She’s earned honors such as being named one of Diversity Magazine’s Top 50 Under 50…
Manufacturing: Problem-Solver David Share Director of Operations, PCS Co. Master of Science in Management, ’94 From the time David Cher joined Rochester Hills-based heavy equipment manufacturer Avon Gear in 1998 until he completed a seven-year run as the company’s president in 2015, the company’s annual revenue swelled dramatically from $5 million to over $50…
Lessons from the Court: Adaptive Leadership and Strategy By: Jen O’Meara, Ph.D. As Winter turns into Spring, there are only two words on my mind: Beach Bash. The annual premiere outdoor racquetball tournament is held at the historic handball courts in Hollywood, Florida. The courts are literally steps from the beach, and the full slate…
CHANGING THE WAY WE THINK ABOUT COLLEGE Going back to college is a big step, especially when you have a lot of responsibilities on your plate. The fear of not being able to balance work, family, and school can deter people from pursuing higher education. But, the story of Akash Ahuja, a physical therapist who…
Lessons From the Court: One Step at a Time By: Jen O’Meara, Ph.D. The first thing I do when a tournament draw gets published is look at the teams in my division and assess which one will be the toughest opponent. Having decided which team is ‘the team to beat,’ I then want to gear…
Walsh College Retains Gold-Level Military-Friendly® School Status for 2023-2024 TROY, MI – Walsh College has been named a 2023-2024 Gold-level Military-Friendly® School by VIQTORY, a Pittsburgh-based, veteran-owned organization dedicated to connecting the military community to civilian opportunity. Schools were assessed based on their ability to meet the threshold for student retention, graduation, job placement, loan…
Walsh College Announces $425,000 in Scholarships for Spring Semester TROY, MI – Walsh College is pleased to announce that $275,000 in scholarships have been awarded for the upcoming Spring Semester and there is still $150,000 in scholarship funds available. “We are committed to increasing access and opportunity for our students and helping them achieve their…