AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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Christopher Lorenzana
wins $57,500 Flex MBA Scholarship
Other six finalists each receive a previously unannounced $10,000 scholarship.
By Kristen SchottPublished: June 11, 2010 03:37 PM
Chapman University's Argyros School of Business and Economics has named Christopher Lorenzana the winner of its Tomorrow's Leaders Flex MBA Scholarship, valued at $57,500.
The announcement was made Friday at a reception attended by the seven finalists in the program, their families, local business leaders and Chapman University officials.
In addition to Lorenzana's award, finalists Loren Cargile, Casey Cochran, Craig Cooke, Megan Corey, Tina Pham and Scott Sorrell each garnered a previously unannounced $10,000 scholarship to Chapman's business school.
Lorenzana, regional communications director for the U.S. Small Business Administration's Region IX Office, and the six other finalists were narrowed down from more than 50 applicants who entered the contest, which asked for an essay detailing how the nominee would use his or her degree to impact the local business community.
Lorenzana's essay focused on the impact small businesses have on the U.S. economy, highlighting the fact that these firms make up more than 95 percent of all companies in the nation.
“Christopher’s plans for putting his MBA education to use were exactly what we were looking for,” said Arthur Kraft, Ph.D., dean of the business school. “His role within the U.S. Small Business Administration, combined with an MBA education, will give him the knowledge and the authority to positively impact the Orange County business community."
Starting in September, Lorenzana will enroll part time in the Flex MBA program. He plans to continue working.
"He meets all of the qualifications for a MBA candidate, and we are proud to have him joining us this fall," added Kraft.
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The announcement was made Friday at a reception attended by the seven finalists in the program, their families, local business leaders and Chapman University officials. In addition to Lorenzana's award, finalists Loren Cargile, Casey Cochran, Craig Cooke, Megan Corey, Tina Pham and Scott Sorrell each garnered a previously unannounced $10,000 scholarship to Chapman's business school. Lorenzana, regional communications director for the U.S. Small Business Administration's Region IX Office, and the six other finalists were narrowed down from more than 50 applicants who entered the contest, which asked for an essay detailing how the nominee would use his or her degree to impact the local business community. Lorenzana's essay focused on the impact small businesses have on the U.S. economy, highlighting the fact that these firms make up more than 95 percent of all companies in the nation. “Christopher’s plans for putting his MBA education to use were exactly what we were looking for,” said Arthur Kraft, Ph.D., dean of the business school. “His role within the U.S. Small Business Administration, combined with an MBA education, will give him the knowledge and the authority to positively impact the Orange County business community." Starting in September, Lorenzana will enroll part time in the Flex MBA program. He plans to continue working. "He meets all of the qualifications for a MBA candidate, and we are proud to have him joining us this fall," added Kraft. Related headlines Chapman: California consumer confidence rises Chapman University launches MBA giveaway Orange County's economic recovery slowed by construction industry |
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