2008 Woodie Awards
Murray State education helps graduate run successful business
Robin Phelps
Issue date: 4/4/08 Section: News
Robin Phelps
Assistant News Editor
Though the Grecian food he serves at his restaurant in Evansville, Ind., is far from the typical cuisine found in Murray, the roots of Doros Hadjisavva's authentic Greek restaurant, the Acropolis, are closer to Murray State than they appear.
Receiving his master of business administration, Hadjisavva became an alumnus of Murray State in 2000.
With 55,108 others reported in the Murray State 2007 Factbook, Hadjisavva is among many Murray State alumni.
After receiving his MBA from Murray State, Hadjisavva said he realized many aspects of his degree were quintessential in helping him run the Acropolis.
"The professors at Murray State really make you see the big picture," Hadjisavva said. "What I learned was not only for the restaurant business, but for real life."
Hadjisavva recalled a situation he had with employees and how he sought help, years after receiving his degree, from a professor at Murray State.
"Murray State professors treated people individually, according to their needs," Hadjisavva said. "Murray State's location makes it more about personal relationship.
Working to receive his MBA, Hadjisavva said eight years ago he drove 138 miles from Evansville, Ind., to Murray to arrive on time for his 6 p.m. class.
"641 is the worst number I know," Hadjisavva said. "I got four tickets for speeding through there."
Joking of his driving violations during his commute to Murray Hadjisavva said taking Management 651 for his MBA curriculum was a struggle at the time. He said now he realizes the importance of the course in the ever-changing business world.
"There's a lot of competition in Evansville-it's not like Murray," Hadjisavva said. "I encourage people to tell whether they like (the food) or not so I can better myself."
With tips, advice and council from several professors throughout the years since Hadjisavva's matriculation from Murray State, he said he advocates the University when working at the Acropolis and encourages prospective students to consider the institution.
With 30 employees working at the Acropolis, the restaurant has functioned in its new location for more than five years, but Hadjisavva said he owes part of success to Murray State's MBA program and Gerry Muuka, associate dean of the College of Business and Public Affairs.
As the alumni rate increases, more 27,161 alumni are from Kentucky.
Hadjisavva said this seemingly high number could be attributed to the community of the University.
Hadjisavva said though he has not visited Murray recently, his connections continue as his wife Ellada Yerolemou-Hadjisavva works at Murray State's Henderson County campus as a recruiter for the Institution of International Studies.
"The place that I went to school, I will always love it," Hadjisavva said. "I will always promote Murray State."
Robin Phelps can be reached at robinj.phelps@murraystate.
edu.
Assistant News Editor
Though the Grecian food he serves at his restaurant in Evansville, Ind., is far from the typical cuisine found in Murray, the roots of Doros Hadjisavva's authentic Greek restaurant, the Acropolis, are closer to Murray State than they appear.
Receiving his master of business administration, Hadjisavva became an alumnus of Murray State in 2000.
With 55,108 others reported in the Murray State 2007 Factbook, Hadjisavva is among many Murray State alumni.
After receiving his MBA from Murray State, Hadjisavva said he realized many aspects of his degree were quintessential in helping him run the Acropolis.
"The professors at Murray State really make you see the big picture," Hadjisavva said. "What I learned was not only for the restaurant business, but for real life."
Hadjisavva recalled a situation he had with employees and how he sought help, years after receiving his degree, from a professor at Murray State.
"Murray State professors treated people individually, according to their needs," Hadjisavva said. "Murray State's location makes it more about personal relationship.
Working to receive his MBA, Hadjisavva said eight years ago he drove 138 miles from Evansville, Ind., to Murray to arrive on time for his 6 p.m. class.
"641 is the worst number I know," Hadjisavva said. "I got four tickets for speeding through there."
Joking of his driving violations during his commute to Murray Hadjisavva said taking Management 651 for his MBA curriculum was a struggle at the time. He said now he realizes the importance of the course in the ever-changing business world.
"There's a lot of competition in Evansville-it's not like Murray," Hadjisavva said. "I encourage people to tell whether they like (the food) or not so I can better myself."
With tips, advice and council from several professors throughout the years since Hadjisavva's matriculation from Murray State, he said he advocates the University when working at the Acropolis and encourages prospective students to consider the institution.
With 30 employees working at the Acropolis, the restaurant has functioned in its new location for more than five years, but Hadjisavva said he owes part of success to Murray State's MBA program and Gerry Muuka, associate dean of the College of Business and Public Affairs.
As the alumni rate increases, more 27,161 alumni are from Kentucky.
Hadjisavva said this seemingly high number could be attributed to the community of the University.
Hadjisavva said though he has not visited Murray recently, his connections continue as his wife Ellada Yerolemou-Hadjisavva works at Murray State's Henderson County campus as a recruiter for the Institution of International Studies.
"The place that I went to school, I will always love it," Hadjisavva said. "I will always promote Murray State."
Robin Phelps can be reached at robinj.phelps@murraystate.
edu.
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