Lerner Alumni
Some facts about our graduates:
- There are currently over 38,600 Lerner alumni.
- Lerner alumni can be found in 81 different countries.
- Financial services is the most popular career area for Lerner alumni.
- Other popular fields of work include information services, education, government, health services, human resources, hotel/restaurant services, law, manufacturing, real estate and sales.
- 80% of Lerner alumni earned an undergraduate degree, while 17% earned a graduate degree. 3% hold both an undergraduate and graduate degree from Lerner.
How to Get Involved
Through networking and volunteer opportunities, mentorships and employment, Lerner alumni share a lifelong commitment to the present and future of the University. Here are some of the ways you can stay connected to your alma mater:
- Mentor a student through the Lerner Executive Mentoring Program.
- Guest-judge alumni, student and faculty business pitches during the annual President’s Forum on Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
- Collaborate with the Lerner Career Services Center to identify an internship or other educational opportunity for a student.
- Guest lecture in a college classroom or speak to one of our many student organizations.
- Serve as a judge for the annual Carol A. Ammon MBA Case Competition.
- Support Lerner leadership through participation on boards and councils, including the New York City (NYC) Dean’s Advisory Council, the Advisory Board and the Alumni Advisory Board.
- Register for Lerner Edge Connect to offer your real-world insights to Lerner students through 30-minute, one time meetings.
Lerner Alumni Awards
One of the many ways Lerner College fosters alumni engagement is by recognizing excellence. The prestigious Lerner Alumni Awards are presented each year to a select few alumni who have exhibited exceptional accomplishments. Nominations are solicited from alumni and the University community, and selection is based on professional accomplishments, contribution to the community and commitment to excellence.
Alumni Award of Excellence
- Paul Bracaglia
- Andrew Hill
- Jeff Mitchell
Rising Star Award
- Lexi Gilbert
- Christian Tasker
Excellence in Mentoring Award
- Mike Jason
News
- Outstanding Lifelong Lerner: Mark ONeill - Mark ONeill graduated from the Lerner College of Business in 1983 with a degree in Business Administration. After a successful 20-year career at Pfizer, he recently retired and now resides in Bluffton, SC. In retirement, O’Neill has embarked on a new path as a self-employed author.
- Outstanding Lifelong Lerner: Sarah Mailloux - Mailloux graduated from Lerner in 2018 with a master's in international business, and an MBA in 2021. She currently works as a state director for the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC).
- Outstanding Lifelong Lerner: Bob Miller - As an Outstanding Lifelong Lerner, Bob Miller, Class of 1965, discussed his own professional experiences over the years and the mentorship he received from Lerner professors.
Contact
For more information on Lerner alumni relations, email ayhoward@udel.edu.
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