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MAK College holds second annual Best in Business Banquet

The Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business and Entrepreneurship celebrated its achievements from the 2024-25 school year with the second annual Best in Business Banquet on Wednesday, April 23. Students, staff, faculty alumni and community members were recognized for their outstanding achievements.

From troubled past to dual master’s grad

Vivian Orellana is graduating from Texas Woman’s Houston campus with a dual Master of Healthcare Administration and Master of Business Administration (MHA/MBA) degree with an emphasis in global health. It would be an understatement to say that her path to obtaining these degrees was challenging.

Education abroad experience leads to overseas career

Texas Woman's University graduate student Jackie Farias felt a strong pull to Ireland, leading her to participate in an internship program in Dublin through TWU’s Education Abroad. After completing her internship, Farias was offered a full-time position and has been living in Dublin since January 2025.

TWU alum finds purpose in Rangers outreach program

Jesse Malone, who graduated from TWU in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing, is the senior manager of the Academy Outreach and Education Programs at the Texas Rangers Baseball Club. She is beginning her 10th season with the Rangers after  starting as a youth ballpark intern when she was a junior at TWU.

MAK College hosts a Pioneers in Business Alumni and Networking event

The Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business and Entrepreneurship held a Pioneers in Business Alumni and Networking event on Thursday, March 20, 2025. 

A panel of five MAK College alumni shared their journey, insights and advice with business students. Following the event, students were invited to network with faculty, alumni and their fellow students.