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A Message from the Dean – March 2021

March 1, 2021 justin.hope

I’m excited to share our recent job placement numbers from students who graduated during the 2020 academic year. Despite the economic challenges resulting from the pandemic, about 80 percent of students looking for work had jobs within six months of graduation.

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A Message from the Dean – December 2020

December 1, 2020 justin.hope

I’m proud to share that the brand recognition and value of a Carson College of Business degree continues to grow in the Pacific Northwest. Among prospective students and their families, there’s a growing recognition that the Carson College offers the leading undergraduate business program in the Pacific Northwest. » More ...

A Message from the Dean – August 2020

August 1, 2020 justin.hope

In this issue of eDividend, I’m proud to share some of the outstanding work done by Carson College students, faculty, and alumni during the pandemic. Our graduates are known for being adaptable, dedicated, and pioneering. You’ll see those traits on display in stories about how Carson Cougs seized opportunities for learning and service during COVID-19. » More ...

A Message from the Dean – March 2020

March 1, 2020 justin.hope

As part of our land-grant mission at WSU, the Carson College is working to ensure that our graduates have the competitive edge that an international business perspective will give them. We also recognize that the Pacific Northwest’s economy relies on workers who can spot opportunities in an increasingly interconnected world. » More ...

A Message from the Dean – December 2019

December 1, 2019 justin.hope

Belonging to a community is a powerful experience. Through our common connections, we learn from one another; we inspire and encourage each other; and we both give and receive. At the Carson College of Business, I’m proud to lead a community that includes more than 30,000 alumni, students, and supporters of the college. » More ...

A Message from the Dean – August 2019

August 1, 2019 justin.hope

At the Carson College of Business, we’re teaching students to think like entrepreneurs. We want our graduates to be innovators who can bring fresh ideas, visionary thinking, and problem-solving skills to their workplace—whether that’s a new tech startup or an established company with a 100-year history. This issue of eDividend celebrates the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that thrives among the college’s students, faculty, and alumni. » More ...

A Message from the Dean – March 2019

March 1, 2019 justin.hope

In this issue we show you the importance of global perspective and how it touches everything we do in the college, from research to teaching, to our strategic goals, our mission, and our winning aspiration to be the model business school for tomorrow’s land-grant university. In their future careers, our graduates will be working with colleagues, seeking opportunities, and facing competitors from around the world. The Carson College is rightly proud of its record and its plans for preparing students for the wide range of opportunities appropriate for graduates of a globally oriented public university.In this issue we show you the importance of global perspective and how it touches everything we do in the college, from research to teaching, to our strategic goals, our mission, and our winning aspiration to be the model business school for tomorrow’s land-grant university. In their future careers, our graduates will be working with colleagues, seeking opportunities, and facing competitors from around the world. The Carson College is rightly proud of its record and its plans for preparing students for the wide range of opportunities appropriate for graduates of a globally oriented public university. » More ...

Message from the Dean – December 2018

December 1, 2018 justin.hope

As we head into the holidays, I am mindful of what the Carson College of Business can give not only to our students but to the world. It is also our privilege and responsibility to offer business and research insights, learning opportunities, and networking to Pacific Northwest policy and business communities who may use them to benefit others. This issue demonstrates the unique kinds of gifts that may be earned or given as a result of a quality business education or the innate leadership qualities we strive to recognize in our students. » More ...

Message from the Dean – August 2018

August 1, 2018 justin.hope

We have a unique opportunity and an important role—preparing students for the real world, providing them with skills and grit that come not only from the classroom, but from practical experiences and unique learning opportunities that equip them for their lives and careers. In this issue you will read several stories on students’ entrepreneurial efforts that will likely amaze you as you realize the potential value their innovations could bring to Washington state and beyond. » More ...

Message from the Dean – March 2018

March 1, 2018 justin.hope

Dear friends, One of our goals in the Carson College of Business is to expand our business offerings in innovative formats that will help meet the growing needs of WSU students who do not major in business. These students benefit not only from our events such as the Business Technology Symposium, but also from classes such as Introduction to Business » More ...