Huntsman Alumni Magazine

The Global Engagement Issue of the Huntsman Alumni Magazine is out. In this issue, you'll find articles on our students' engagement in Africa, North and South America, India and other parts of Asia. You can also hear from some of our alumni including Kent E. Bracken and Kent Alder. Feel free to flip through a digital copy of this magazine, here.

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David Herrmann on SEED

One Huntsman School program has raised more than $130,000 to help lift individuals out of poverty by teaching them business skills and principles. That program is SEED. You can hear the interview learn more about what SEED is and how the Huntsman School has impacted the lives of many entrepreneurs in developing nations from Professor David Herrmann. He was recently interviewed about our SEED program on the Voice of America’s radio program, Nightline Africa. Click here to hear the interview.

A Look at the Huntsman School

{Branded} Online Magazine recently featured the Huntsman School in its University Series. We've included an excerpt of that feature, below.

"The Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University has many different emphases in the business realm, ranging from the rigid structure of accounting all the way to the free flowing (and sometimes volatile) field of entrepreneurship. When speaking with some of their faculty about the different programs, it became clear that there was a larger goal at work other than teaching the curriculum required. The Huntsman School of Business is very much focused on the individual potential of the student, and despite its relative size and the ramifications that are generally associated with that, it was apparent that every student, if seeking assistance or attention from a professor, would not have to look far to find it."

To view the full article, click here.

MIS 2200 Student Voice: Huntsman School of Business Culture

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” This was stated by John Quincy Adams and clearly describes the caliber of mentors found at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business.

I keep a program of the 2010 Annual Awards Banquet tucked safely in my bedroom desk drawer. It serves as a reminder of an almost surreal taste of what the world should be like. It was at this banquet that I was able to very closely observe what sets these mentors apart from the cold image that often accompanies business. I have discovered a distinguished cu

lture that defines the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business; a culture in which I hope to become deeply involved. It is a culture that emanates from Mr. Huntsman and from the many respected professors who have become such for all the right reasons.

At the banquet I intently listened and observed as Mr. Huntsman spoke. Almost embarrassedly he referred to a portrait that hangs in the lobby of the business building. “Anyone who has a portrait of himself is not the type of person you want to know.” He recounted inspiring stories emphasizing values that are all too often set aside but which are essential in the business world -- values that make up the culture present at USU.

As he left the room with several of his family and staff members, he paused a slight moment. It was this moment that encouraged me to “dream more, learn more, do more, and become more”. This moment did more to vindicate his personal integrity and selfless leadership than the dozens of inspiring stories I had heard. As this respected and successful man approached the door he humbly slowed his steps, turned to his dear wife, and extended his arm for her to walk through the doorway ahead of him. I began to more fully grasp what makes up the culture that is so defining in the Huntsman School of Business.

This culture lies within the CPA who leaves his firm to become a full-time accounting professor and inspire an indecisive student to select a major that he comes to love. This culture lies within the successful entrepreneur who handed that sophomore accounting student his card and said, “When you need a job, give me a call.” This culture lies within the millionaire businessman who couldn’t speak highly enough of the accounting profession and asked multiple times for that student’s resume. This culture lies within a distinguished family of alumni and students. This culture is what inspires me to “Dare Mighty Things”.

Michael Hendricks, Huntsman student

President Albrecht visits Huntsman School

President Stan Albrecht and several other top USU officials visited the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business earlier this week to report on the results of the most recent Utah Legislative session. Dean Douglas D. Anderson praised the leadership of Pres. Albrecht during the meeting. Of that leadership he said:

"It has given us momentum. It has given us aspiration. It has given us self confidence in a way that we have not had in many, many, many years. President we are grateful for your leadership. We are grateful for the way you represent the university. We are grateful for the careful and thoughtful approach you take in helping us resolve these problems. The weight on your shoulders is tremendous but you carry it off with great grace and we appreciate that deeply."

Huntsman MBA students sing the Scotsman

A group of Huntsman MBA students recently returned from a trip to China where they had the opportunity to visit with business leaders and expand their global vision. While there, the group visited the Great Wall of China where they performed the Scotsman.

2011 Rail Jam

E-week's Rail Jam was a big hit this year as was expected. Students came out to show their moves on the snow and in the world of business.

Under tents, students promoted their self-owned businesses- plenty of which provided snacks and drinks. Skilled snowboarders and skiers put on a great show for a big crowd. And hilarious judges kept the whole place excited with jokes and music.