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The Big Picture: Izabela Piekarska, a standout Â鶹¹ÙÍø basketball alumna and MBA graduate, has been named to the .  
Her journey from student-athlete to MBA graduate, educator, and now Hall of Famer reflects her resilience, leadership, and unwavering commitment to growth both on and off the court. 

Chasing Her MBA Dream: Piekarska initially pursued a professional basketball career after completing her BBA. Returning to academia after a seven-year break, she found the Â鶹¹ÙÍø MBA challenging and enriching. 

Throughout her time in the Â鶹¹ÙÍø MBA Program, Piekarska honed her critical thinking, strategic planning, and leadership skills, which have been invaluable in her teaching and coaching roles. 

• “The program pushes you to grow in unexpected ways, building invaluable skills that will influence who you are for the rest of your life.” 

Lasting Impact: Â鶹¹ÙÍø provided Piekarska the space thrive in academics and athletics. With the guidance of mentors, she developed resilience, discipline, and time management — qualities crucial to her current role. 

Beyond academics, Piekarska formed lifelong connections, meeting friends who became family, and even her husband, at Â鶹¹ÙÍø. 

A Celebration of Dedication: Piekarska’s Hall of Fame induction honors her leadership in Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s record-breaking 2007-08 season, where the team claimed its first conference title and reached the NCAA Tournament's second round. Known for her versatility on the court, she set multiple school records and remains a lasting influence in Â鶹¹ÙÍø basketball. 

• “This induction is a reminder of where I started and the community that helped shape me and get me to where I am today.”