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Mentors Helped Naomi Kim, Now She’s Returning the Favor

March 1, 2021 justin.hope

A senior, Naomi Kim has packed leadership roles, clubs, professional networking, a double major, and close friendships into her time at WSU. But early in her freshman year, Kim struggled with acute homesickness. A mentor nudged her to get involved in multicultural clubs at WSU, which launched her into campus life.

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Curtis Cohen Leads as ASWSU President during COVID-19

December 1, 2020 justin.hope

Curtis Cohen, a finance major from Mukilteo, is the ASWSU president this year. “Every generation has moments of adversity. This is one of ours,” he says of the pandemic. “I want to look back and see how I used it as an opportunity for learning.” » More ...

MBA Student Nears Milestone of Graduating at 70

December 1, 2020 justin.hope

When Dennis Pfendler, 70, graduates with an online MBA from the Carson College of Business in May, he will be fulfilling a long-held dream. » More ...

Farm to Car: Megan Kono’s MBA Training Fuels Oahu’s Agriculture During COVID-19

August 1, 2020 justin.hope

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced farmers markets on the island of Oahu to close temporarily, Megan Kono drew on her Carson College Online MBA training to develop a drive-thru solution. » More ...

Students Help Moving Company Create Virtual Estimates During COVID-19

August 1, 2020 justin.hope

When COVID-19 struck, a Vancouver moving company wanted to start offering virtual estimates to prospective customers. For help, the owner turned to students in WSU Vancouver’s MAP Program. » More ...

MBA Student Learns About the Tech Industry in Finland and Estonia

March 1, 2020 justin.hope

A trip to Helsinki, Finland—followed by a ferry ride to Estonia—gave MBA student Whitney Starks a chance to learn about the international tech industry. » More ...

First-Gen Student Seizes Opportunity to Study Abroad

March 1, 2020 justin.hope

Cooper Greenfield says it’s hard to describe how much studying abroad influenced his outlook. He feels more confident about taking risks, and he can picture himself at company with global connections after graduation. » More ...

Growing Up in an Orphanage Fuels Student’s Interest in Nonprofit Work

December 1, 2019 justin.hope

Veronica Miranda made herself a promise during the five years she spent in a Mexican orphanage: She would return to the U.S. to get a college degree. Now a senior at WSU’s Carson College of Business, Miranda, 22, is closing in on her goal. » More ...

Aspiring Entrepreneur Dante Ludlow Makes $70K+ with eBay Business

August 1, 2019 justin.hope

Junior Dante Ludlow used his knowledge of vintage sports apparel and high‑end athletic shoes to launch Dante’s Deals LLC, an eBay business that grossed more than $70,000 in sales last year. » More ...

Students Showcase Innovation at WSU Business Plan Competition

August 1, 2019 justin.hope

More than 30 student venture teams, representing nearly 150 students, presented their business ideas and competed for cash and in-kind prizes totaling more than $75,000. The top six teams in the college league were awarded prize money with Appiture winning $15,000 for first place. » More ...