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Tracy Dao Envisions a Future Senior Living Career in Vietnam

Since attending international school as a child in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Tracy Dao (’24 Intl. Busi., Finance) experienced firsthand the advantages of a diverse educational environment.

After earning two degrees from the Carson College and minoring in aging business management, Dao says her WSU experience inspired her to help introduce the senior living industry to Vietnam, which will soon face significant challenges in senior care.

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Carson College Moves to Strengthen Tribal Connections

WSU Everrett has launched an effort to improve relationships with Native American tribes in the region surrounding the Salish Sea, thanks to a modest grant awarded by the Bank of America Charitable Foundation.

The grant, awarded to WSU Everett Management Professor Joseph Gladstone, funds travel and outreach efforts, enabling the university to connect with Native American tribes in ways that honor their contributions and perspectives.

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Chris and Rebecca Cooney Share Communication Expertise with International Learners

Washington State University Pullman faculty Chris and Rebecca Cooney—partners in life and profession—don’t often get to travel abroad to work with international populations or design culturally-relevant curriculum.

But a $2.3 million, six-year US Department of State-funded partnership between the Murrow College of Communication at WSU and the American University of Armenia created a new opportunity last summer for the couple to share their unique expertise with a global audience.

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Octavia Graham is Empowering Equity Through WSU’s EMBA

For Octavia Graham (’24 EMBA), mastering the languages of business has been a highlight of her journey in WSU’s online Executive MBA program.

Graham serves as the equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) manager for Seattle Rep, a nonprofit regional theater in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1963, Seattle Rep produces a wide range of productions, including classics, contemporary works, and new plays.

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Morgan Palmerton’s Journey from WSU to Public Accounting and Back

Carson College of Business doctoral student Morgan Palmerton (’21 Acct.) always knew she enjoyed working with numbers, but it was her passion for mentorship and helping others that ultimately redirected her career path. After spending two years as an audit associate at KPMG in Seattle, Washington, she found herself reconsidering her long-term goals. Even though she enjoyed the variety and challenge of auditing, she soon realized her true passion lay not just in the work itself, but in helping others learn and grow.

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