School of Business
Student Stories

Elmhurst School of Business students and graduates are on their way to big things. Read their stories.

Lucia Gaviria

Leading the Way at Elmhurst and Beyond

Lucia Gaviria ’25 capped off her time at Elmhurst by earning the coveted Senior of the Year Award. Her degrees in finance and economics have prepared her for success as she takes on a new role as a financial analyst.

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A Full Circle Experience

Ryan Coates ’25 earned a degree in business administration, with minors in communications, religious studies and sports management, while also taking on roles with various campus organizations and offices and studying abroad, providing him with a well-rounded education.

Lucia Zdenahlik

Transferring and Finding Treasure

After transferring from community college, environmental studies and economics double major and Lucia Zdenahlik ’25 packed her Elmhurst experience with hands-on opportunities, including studying abroad, participating in research projects and securing an internship.

Football player with back turned watching teammates practice

Building a Career and Making Connections

Darius Lane ’25 had already earned his undergraduate degree in civil engineering when he came to Elmhurst to earn his MBA, with a specialization in project management, and play football, extending his time as a student-athlete.

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