The University of New Mexico
08/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/18/2026 15:11
EMBA Class of 2028 kicks off the semester with Immersion Week
Ellis Executive MBA Class of 2028 cohort.
Ellis welcomed the Executive MBA Class of 2028 to campus for their first immersion experience held on Aug. 6-8. Immersion Week is an orientation experience designed to introduce students to the school, campus resources, and the faculty and staff who will support them throughout the program.
The Executive MBA (EMBA) program is an accelerated degree path designed for working professionals who are interested in expanding their organizational management skills with the goal of pursuing leadership roles. Students come from a wide range of industries and backgrounds providing a diverse learning environment. This year 25 students were admitted to the 2028 cohort.
During the week, students received a campus tour, a welcome from EMBA faculty Lead Shawn Berman, and lunch with Dean Alina Chircu. Additionally, the cohort began their first courses in the program beginning with MGMT 704 Economics for Managers and MGMT 707 Executive Leadership.
Associate Professor Jack Su introduces the EMBA cohort to their first course of the program, MGMT 704.
The 2028 cohort also had the opportunity to hear from Ellis alumni, Shane Evangelist and Clint Malin. Drawing on their experiences leading California-based organizations, Evangelist and Malin shared insights on leadership, career growth, and the lessons that have shaped their professional success at the first industry and alumni speaker event of the semester.
Evangelist is the CEO of NEOGOV and graduated from UNM with his BBA in 1997. Malin is co-president and co-CEO of LTC Properties Inc. and graduated with his BBA in 1995. The event was moderated by Stephanie Telles, Albuquerque city councilor and Ellis alumnus.
Left to Right: EMBA faculty lead Shawn Berman, Shane Evangelist, Stephanie Telles, Clint Malin, and Dean Alina Chircu.
The week also included a Friday night Isotopes game, where students had the opportunity to connect with one another and members of the Ellis graduate programs team who helped make the immersion experience a success.
The next immersion experience for Class of 2028 will be an international visit planned for May 2027. During the visit, students will connect with business professionals in another country offering a unique opportunity that broadens their perspectives.
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