Join the Poole College of Management at an open house to get first-hand insight into the Jenkins MBA and MAC programs and the MMA and MRA programs.  

Agenda

9-9:20 AM 

Breakfast in The Exchange 

Join current students and our admissions team for a light breakfast before the event kicks off with information sessions. 

9:25-10:25 AM

Information Sessions with Faculty Directors and Current Students

Learn about the graduate programs from our Faculty Directors and current students.

10:30-11:20 AM

Faculty Spotlight: Analytics, AI, and Decision Making with Donnie Hale 

Led by Donnie Hale, Teaching Assistant Professor in Business Analytics

What actually makes a model “intelligent” and how can you put that intelligence to work today?

In the session, we’ll explore large language models (LLMs): how they’re built, why they behave the way they do, and what their capabilities mean for business. From there, we’ll move from theory to practice, using Google Notebook to show how AI can speed up research, synthesis, and decision-making in real time.

You’ll leave with a clear mental model of how modern AI works, a grounded sense of what it can and can’t do, and hands-on experience with tools you can use right away in your graduate business program and beyond.

11:30-12:15 PM

Jenkins Alumni Panel Over Lunch 

Moderated by Dave Solloway, Associate Director of Working Professional Careers

Hear from alumni as they share their experiences, career journeys, and the impact of the program on their professional growth. Enjoy lunch while gaining insights into the student experience, career outcomes, and advice for prospective students. 

Panelists:

• Luke Hale (Full-time MBA)
• Gabrielle McQueen (Online MBA)
• Christian Christophe (On-Campus MAC)
• Annabelle Maya (Online MAC)
• Kingson Wang (MMA)
• Stephanie Jackson (MRA)

12:20-12:30 PM

Next Steps & Q&A with Admissions

Connect with the Jenkins Admissions team and ask your questions.