Two Katz Graduates Named Among Poets & Quants 2020 MBAs to Watch

Andrew Ellis (pictured, right) and Chevy Graham, members of the University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business Class of 2020, have been named to the Poets & Quants “2020 MBAs To Watch” list.

They’re among 142 graduates from more than 70 top fulltime business programs named to the business education publication’s 2020 list of “high-potential MBAs who are gaining momentum.”

Ellis earned his bachelor’s degrees in economics and anthropology from Wake Forest University and was a math teacher in the San Antonio Independent School District before enrolling at Katz. He interned at IBM and is joining the company as a senior financial analyst.

“Andrew exemplifies the characteristics and qualities not only for this award but for what we strive for each of our Katz graduates to become through our program,” said Lynn Rosen, assistant director of career management. “Andrew will always be known by his peers for his smile, laugh, and truly genuine interest in helping others.”

Read more about Ellis in a Poets & Quants interview.

Graham earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Kansas, where he played Division 1 football. While at Katz, Graham secured a sought-after internship at AstraZeneca in Wilmington, Delaware, and will be joining them full-time as a U.S. commercial associate.

“Chevy is not only a great MBA student but he is truly one of our best and brightest,” said Melanie Krugel, assistant director of MBA admissions and diversity student recruiter. “In my five years working for Katz, I have worked with some incredible students, but Chevy is truly one of the standouts. We are sad to see him graduate, but cannot wait to see all the amazing things he accomplishes in the future.”

Read more about Graham in a Poets & Quants interview.