2025 PhD Graduates

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Anabella Donnadieu Bórquez

Marketing

BS, California State University San Marcos
MSBA, Washington State University

DISSERTATION

Exploring Political Orientation and Perceptions of Gender-Neutral Advertising

MAJOR ADVISOR

Andrew Perkins

PLACEMENT

University of Texas at El Paso


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Adam Bross

ACCOUNTING

BSBA, The Ohio State University

DISSERTATION

The Impact of Tier-Based Leaderboards on Employee Motivation and Performance

MAJOR ADVISORS

Ryan Sommerfeldt
Bernard Wong-On-Wing

PLACEMENT

Auburn University


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Greg Denton

HOSPITALITY

BS, Cornell University
MS, Cornell University

DISSERTATION

The Decision-Making Process for Relocating into Senior Living Communities: Projecting Future Demand Using Consumer Behavior Attributes

MAJOR ADVISORS

Jenny Kim
Nancy Swanger

PLACEMENT

Michigan State University


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Jiyoon (Jennifer) Han

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

BA, Sookmyung Women’s University
BBus, Le Cordon Bleu Paris
MS, Sookmyung Women’s University
MSBA, Washington State University

DISSERTATION

Emerging Technologies to Advance Sustainability and Well-Being in Foodservice Operations

MAJOR ADVISORS

Jenny Kim
Soobin Seo

PLACEMENT

University of Massachusetts Amherst


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Cathy Jun

ACCOUNTING

BBA, Emory University
MPA, Emory University

DISSERTATION

Unmasking Authenticity (or Lack Thereof): The Effect of Assurance and the Presentation of ESG Information on Whistleblowing Behavior Regarding ESG Misconduct

MAJOR ADVISORS

Ryan Sommerfeldt
Bernard Wong-On-Wing

PLACEMENT

University of South Carolina


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Shaun Parkinson

MANAGEMENT

BS, Brigham Young University
MBA, Utah State University
MSBA, Washington State University

DISSERTATION

Relational Influences on Unethical Pro-Organizational Behavior: Examination at the Individual, Dyad, and Cultural Levels

MAJOR ADVISOR

Jeremy Beus

PLACEMENT

New Mexico State University

Category: Dividend Magazine, Fall 2025, Graduate Education