MPREP Scholars

?? #FlashbackFriday to our Game Night event with Wayne Black Business Student Association! On October 3rd, Scholars played UNO, Jenga & more as they connected with members of the WBBSA’s Executive & General Body. WBBSA also got the chance to meet & speak with some of our Ambassadors to learn more about the Wayne State University - Mike Ilitch School of Business’ Learning Community. Thank you again to our lovely Social Engagement Ambassador, Ieshia Williams & WBBSA’s Outreach & Engagement Coordinator, Angel Hunter, for making this event a success; be sure to follow their page ?? Wayne Black Business Student Association #MPREP

From November 1st-3rd, 20 of our Scholars joined the NABA - Wayne State University Chapter in attending the 2024 NABA INC. LINK Regional Conference in Atlanta, Georgia! ???? The conference opened with an plenary featuring State Representative, Justin J. Pearson (86th District, Memphis Tennessee), followed by an Opening Reception & a “Rep Your College” student activity to close the night. Day Two began with a Student Networking Breakfast with PwC. After breakfast, students were given the chance to develop & explore career opportunities with a Career Expo, a LinkedIn Bar (sponsored by Microsoft), + more! The conference ended with a ceremony in which speaker, Renee Montgomery commenced the event. A BIG thank you to the Wayne State University - Mike Ilitch School of Business for making this trip possible! Interested in joining NABA INC.? Be sure to follow & join the NABA - Wayne State University Chapter ?? #MPREP #WSUNABA #2024NABALINKATL

I want to take a moment to thank Accenture, Warrior Consulting Group, MPREP Scholars, Sarangi Nair, Victoria Shubelyak, Amulen Rozmus, Christina Winkler Meredith, and Kevin Ketels, Lauren Scott for their support in allowing my peers and I to partake in such a fun Case Study Competition last Friday. In the weeks leading up to the big day, my team and I felt so supported and encouraged by the organizers of this initiative and this is why we were able to excel and land 3rd place! I sincerely would not have learned so much from this experience without the engagement of those who consistently prioritise the success of our campus. Their dedication has allowed us, as students, to showcase our skills and passion on a broader stage, and for that, I am truly thankful. Thank you to my teammates Nikolas Stojanovic , Joseph Burton , and Gwen Pinger for your hard work and for being so fun to work with! Thank you to the Accenture judges Branden Dasilva , Dena Dalal, Naomi Gross, Alexandra Perkins , Shivani Upadhyay, and Emily Bachi who were so encouraging and enthusiastic.

The first ever Accenture x Wayne State University Consulting Case Competition, held on Friday November 8, was a success! In my opening remarks, I discussed how collaboration between MPREP Scholars and Warrior Consulting Group launched this joint venture. Collaboration is at the core of business and in the past 4 weeks, our 5 student teams have harnessed it to ideate innovative solutions to address two global challenges-food waste and food insecurity. Watching the teams present to our panel of Accenture judges, I was inspired by the vast talents possessed by my fellow #Warriors and humbled to have organized this inaugural event. I wish to thank all of the Case Competition teams for their dedication and resilience, which made Friday possible. Additionally, congratulations to our 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams-you represent the best of Ilitch Business. My heartfelt gratitude to Accenture and the Ilitch Business Alumni Council for generously supporting the Case Competition. A special thank you my partners, Victoria Shubelyak and Sarangi Nair, and our faculty advisors, Kevin Ketels and Lauren Scott, for developing and launching the Case Competition. Through collaborative partnerships like these, Wayne State University - Mike Ilitch School of Business is preparing its students to Innovate, Impact and Inspire and to succeed from College to Career.

Last Friday, I participated in the Accenture consulting case competition hosted by the Wayne State University - Mike Ilitch School of Business and placed 3rd! It was an amazing opportunity and experience to flex my creative muscles to solve a consulting case for Feeding America. Thank you to MPREP Scholars and Warrior Consulting Group for organizing the event, and special thanks to Amulen Rozmus for your dedication and professionalism hosting this first-of-it’s-kind with Wayne State University. Thank you to my incredible team, Nikolas Stojanovic, Gwen Pinger, and Zeinab Alhilal-Rizk. It was a pleasure to work with you and I look forward to future collaboration. The success of events like these demonstrate the vast amounts of talent at Wayne State University - Mike Ilitch School of Business and I am proud that more industries and businesses are recognizing this.

Last Friday, me and my team competed in the Accenture Consulting Case Competition hosted by Wayne State University - Mike Ilitch School of Business and we placed 3rd! This was an exceptional opportunity to improve my presentation skills and allow me to explore creative innovations when solving a consulting case for Feeding America. Thanks to MPREP Scholars and Warrior Consulting Group for organizing this event, and thanks to Amulen Rozmus for your dedication and professionalism hosting this event with Wayne State University Huge thanks to my team, Joseph Burton, Gwen Pinger, and Zeinab Alhilal-Rizk. It was amazing working with you all and I hope we can come together soon on another project. Events like these are amazing at showcasing the talent Wayne State University - Mike Ilitch School of Business provides and I am excited to continue my journey through similar events to demonstrate my talents to businesses and industries nationwide.

I’m thrilled to share that my team and I won 1st PLACE in the Accenture x Wayne State University Case Competition focused on enhancing Feeding America’s Logistics Donor System Network! It was an incredible experience analyzing logistics strategies to support Feeding America’s mission and addressing real-world supply chain challenges. Thank you to my amazing teammates Alec Cousino, Mayisa Chowdhury, Makayla Stewart, and Chris George whose hard work and collaboration made this achievement possible. I’m grateful for each of your insights, dedication, and positive energy throughout the competition. A huge thank you to MPREP Scholars, the WCG Wayne State Consulting Group along with the Mike Ilitch School of Business Alumni Concuil for hosting this valuable event and to Accenture for providing mentorship and resources. The opportunity to dive into this project with support from industry leaders and mentors has been invaluable. #Accenture #MPREP #WSUWCG

I’m so excited and grateful to share that we won 2nd place in the first-ever Wayne State Accenture Case Study Competition for Feeding America’s Logictic Donor System Network! ?? Getting a consulting certificate from Accenture and a prize was a huge and unexpected surprise. A big thank you to Warrior Consulting Group, MPREP Scholars and our amazing professor Kevin for making this competition happen. Special thanks to Amulen for staying connected with us and keeping everything on track. To Accenture thank you for all the advice and encouragement you gave us. Connecting with you was truly inspiring and helped us grow as a team…And, thank you to my incredible teammates….you all are amazing, and I’m so proud of what we accomplished together. It was a privilege to work with all of you. Mahdyya Fatima Areebah Dania This was my first competition, and it’s an experience I’ll never forget. Growing up, I always loved solving problems and learning new things, and this competition reminded me how rewarding that can be. ?

I am thrilled to share that my team and I won 1st place at the Accenture x Wayne State University - Mike Ilitch School of Business Case Competition last Friday. This incredible event, organized by Warrior Consulting Group and MPREP Scholars challenged us to develop innovative solutions for enhancing Feeding America’s logistics network to make a positive impact on food insecurity. Throughout the competition, we had the opportunity to collaborate, learn, and apply our skills to tackle real-world supply chain challenges. I’m incredibly grateful to my teammates Alec Cousino, Abdul Zargelin, Chris George, and Mayisa Chowdhury for their dedication, insights, and enthusiasm. I am especially grateful to veteran members of my group, who were able to help guide us & teach me so many new skills! A big thank you to Accenture and the amazing judges, Emily Bachi, Branden Dasilva, Dena Dalal, Naomi Gross, Alexandra Perkins, and Shivani Upadhyay for their mentorship, feedback, and encouragement, as well as to Warrior Consulting Group, MPREP Scholars, and the Wayne State University Mike Ilitch School of Business for making this competition possible. The support and resources provided allowed us to think creatively and grow as future business leaders. This experience has truly been inspiring, and I’m excited to bring these lessons forward as I continue my journey in supply chain management.

?????? Scholars! This is an amazing way to learn more about the internship program at Rocket Companies for this upcoming summer ?? Interested? Click the link below & register by Monday, December 2nd to secure your spot today! #CareerConnectionsDay #RocketInternships #MPREP ????