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Proven leadership, a strong work ethic, discipline, teamwork—traits often used to describe those in our nation’s military. They are the same traits also associated with those who earn an M.B.A. The Simon Graduate School of Business has recognized this in its long tradition of accepting students with military backgrounds. As far back as the early 1970’s, instructors in the University of Rochester’s Naval R.O.T.C. program have taught naval science courses and attended Simon on Fridays through the Executive M.B.A. Program. During that time, Simon also offered an M.S. program in Systems Analysis, overseen by Ronald W. Hansen, senior associate dean for faculty and research, that enrolled and graduated approximately 75 mid-career military officers. Over the years, many Simon international students have performed military service in their home countries as well. Over the past two years, under Dean Mark Zupan’s leadership, the School has accelerated efforts to actively recruit M.B.A. candidates with military experience—either on orders from the military while on active duty or following several years of military service. “Since its inception, the Simon School has sought to attract the best and brightest candidates to attend its programs,” says Zupan. “Aside from today’s political climate, we continue to believe that the skills and traits inherent in current or former members of the military mirror those necessary for earning a graduate business degree and being successful.” Zupan ap- pointed Daniel H. Struble, retired Navy captain and former head of the University’s N.R.O.T.C. Unit, to lead this effort, and the School has seen a significant increase in applicants with military experience. Struble says these applicants are excellent candidates for admission because of the skills they bring to the classroom. “They have a thorough understanding of finance, a high level of maturity and experience, a natural take-charge approach and a get-it-done attitude that positively affects everyone around them,” Struble says. “I heard one professor say, ‘They don’t wither under academic fire,’ and it’s true. What they bring and what they get is tremendous.” Some graduates return to the military with M.B.A.’s, others pursue careers in business—either way, they are among Simon’s most influential and successful alumni. Here is a sampling of Simon students and alumni who are currently enlisted or previously have served in the U.S. military. Proven leadership, a strong work ethic, discipline, teamwork—traits often used to describe those in our nation’s military. They are the same traits also associated with those who earn an M.B.A. The Simon Graduate School of Business has recognized this in its long tradition of accepting students with military backgrounds. As far back as the early 1970’s, instructors in the University of Rochester’s Naval R.O.T.C. program have taught naval science courses and attended Simon on Fridays through the Executive M.B.A. Program. During that time, Simon also offered an M.S. program in Systems Analysis, overseen by Ronald W. Hansen, senior associate dean for faculty and research, that enrolled and graduated approximately 75 mid-career military officers. Over the years, many Simon international students have performed military service in their home countries as well. Over the past two years, under Dean Mark Zupan’s leadership, the School has accelerated efforts to actively recruit M.B.A. candidates with military experience—either on orders from the military while on active duty or following several years of military service. “Since its inception, the Simon School has sought to attract the best and bright- est candidates to attend its programs,” says Zupan. “Aside from today’s political climate, we continue to believe that the skills and traits inherent in current or former members of the military mirror those necessary for earning a graduate business degree and being successful.” Zupan appointed Daniel H. Struble, retired Navy captain and former head of the University’s N.R.O.T.C. Unit, to lead this effort, and the School has seen a significant increase in applicants with military experience. Struble says these applicants are excellent candidates for admission because of the skills they bring to the classroom. “They have a thorough understanding of finance, a high level of maturity and experience, a natural take-charge approach and a get-it-done attitude that positively affects everyone around them,” Struble says. “I heard one professor say, ‘They don’t wither under academic fire,’ and it’s true. What they bring and what they get is tremendous.” Some graduates return to the military with M.B.A.’s, others pursue careers in business—either way, they are among Simon’s most influential and successful alumni. Here is a sampling of Simon students and alumni who are currently enlisted or previously have served in the U.S. military. Proven leadership, a strong work ethic, discipline, teamwork— traits often used to describe thoseSimon in our nation’s military. 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Over the past two years, under Dean Mark Zupan’s leadership, the School has accelerated efforts to actively recruit M.B.A. candidates with military experience—either on orders from the military while on active duty or following several years of military service. “Since its inception, the Simon School has sought to attract the best and brightest candidates to attend its programs,” says Zupan. “Aside from today’s political climate, we continue to believe that the skills and traits inherent in current or former members of the military mirror those necessary for earning a graduate business degree and being successful.” Zupan appointed Daniel H. Struble, retired Navy captain and former head of the University’s N.R.O.T.C. Unit, to lead this effort, and the School has seen a significant increase in applicants with military experience. Struble says these applicants are excellent candidates for admission because of the skills they bring to the classroom. “They have a thorough understanding of finance, a high level of maturity and experience, a natural take-charge approach and a get-it-done attitude that positively affects everyone around them,” Struble says. “I heard one professor say, ‘They don’t wither under academic fire,’ and it’s true. What they bring and what they get is tremendous.” Some graduates return to the military with M.B.A.’s, others pursue careers in business—either way, they are among Simon’s most influential and successful alumni. Here is a sampling of Simon students and alumni who are currently enlisted or previously have served in the U.S. military. Proven leadership, a strong work ethic, discipline, teamwork—traits often used to describe those in our nation’s military. They are the same traits also associated with those who earn an M.B.A. The Simon Graduate School of Business has recognized this in its long tradition of accepting students with military backgrounds. As far back as the early 1970’s, instructors in the University of Rochester’s Naval R.O.T.C. program have taught naval science courses and attended Simon on Fridays through the Executive M.B.A. Program. During that time, Simon also offered an M.S. program in Systems Analysis, overseen by Ronald W. Hansen, senior associate dean for faculty and research, that enrolled and graduated approximately 75 mid-career military officers. Over the years, many Simon international students have performed military service in their home countries as well. Over the past two years, under Dean Mark Zupan’s leadership, the School has accelerated efforts to actively recruit M.B.A. candidates with military experience—either on orders from the military while on active duty or following several years of military service. “Since its inception, the Simon School has sought to attract the best and brightest candidates to attend its programs,” says Zupan. “Aside from today’s political climate, we continue to believe that the skills and traits inherent in current or former members of the military mirror those necessary for earning a graduate business degree and being successful.” Zupan appointed Daniel H. Struble, retired Navy captain and former head of the University’s N.R.O.T.C. Unit, to lead this effort, and the School has seen a significant increase in applicants with military experience. Struble says these applicants are excellent candidates for admission because of the skills they bring to the classroom. “They have a thorough understanding of finance, a high level of maturity and experience, a natural take- charge approach and a get-it-done attitude that positively affects everyone around them,” Struble says. “I heard one professor say, ‘They don’t wither under academic fire,’ and it’s true. What they bring and what they get is tremendous.” Some graduates return to the military with M.B.A.’s, others pursue careers in business—either way, they are among Simon’s most influential and successful alumni.