Outstanding Lifelong Lerner

A passionate dedication to lifelong learning and career progression is a common trait of alumni from the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics. We reached out to some outstanding Lerner alumni to share their professional experiences and insights on improving the world of business for future generations of Blue Hens.
CEEE MAEEE Grad Megan Kirts Presents on Economics Games for Local Teachers to Utilize in Classrooms - Kirts, a 2021 MAEEE alum, shared several games with local educators and MAEEE students to play to help drive home economic concepts.
Horn Honors Pair of UD Grads at Siegfried Dinner and Award Ceremony - Horn honored Dave Raymond with the 2024 Siegfried Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Nasir Young with the 2024 Student Award at a private dinner and award ceremony.
Lerner College Honors 2024 Alumni Award Winners - Lerner College honored seven individuals during its annual Alumni Awards of Excellence ceremony on May 31 in Lerner Hall.
Lerner Students, Alumni Reap Benefits of Mentorship - The Lerner Executive Mentoring Program, run by the college’s Career Services Center, matches the program’s 500-plus mentors with student mentees. Here are two of their stories.
Outstanding Lifelong Lerner: Charis Brooks - Brooks, who graduated from Lerner in 2014 with a bachelor of science degree in hospitality business management, currently resides in Atlanta, Ga. and works as a partner/channel marketing manager for Microsoft FT.
Outstanding Lifelong Lerner: Gregory Toye - Toye, who graduated from Lerner College in 2017 with a bachelor of science degree in finance lives in Washington D.C. where he is the associate director and head of analytics at Rivel, Inc.
UD Alum Glen Weiss Speaks to Lerner Students on “The New World of Work” - Weiss, who is currently executive vice president – office leasing and co-head of real estate at Vornado Realty Trust, shared his journey with Lerner students.
UD Alum Maya Nazareth Fills Glaring Need in Jiu-Jitsu - Maya Nazareth has fought for more space for women in jiu-jitsu, and built a growing company, all at the same time.








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