{"id":14489,"date":"2023-12-01T00:00:47","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T08:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/business.wsu.edu\/edividend\/?page_id=14489"},"modified":"2026-02-11T13:15:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T21:15:09","slug":"pop-dec-2023","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/business.wsu.edu\/edividend\/pop-dec-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Points of Pride &#8211; December 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left wsu-hero--size-xsmall wsu-spacing-after--none \">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2026\/01\/PointsOfPride_banner-2400x360-v1.jpg\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2026\/01\/PointsOfPride_banner-2400x360-v1.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2026\/01\/PointsOfPride_banner-2400x360-v1.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2026\/01\/PointsOfPride_banner-2400x360-v1.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2026\/01\/PointsOfPride_banner-2400x360-v1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2026\/01\/PointsOfPride_banner-2400x360-v1.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2026\/01\/PointsOfPride_banner-2400x360-v1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2026\/01\/PointsOfPride_banner-2400x360-v1.jpg 198w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\"\n\t\talt=\"Golden trophies on a warm, amber background.\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 72% 53%\"\n\t\t\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wsu-overlay wsu-pattern-after wsu-overlay--none wsu-pattern--none\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-eyebrow-header\">\n\t\t\t\tCarson College of Business\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 id=\"title-id-69d41d745a0b6\" class=\"wsu-title wsu-hero__title\"><span>Points of Pride<\/span><\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption wsu-hero__copy\">\n\t\t\t\tDecember 2023\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-width--full wsu-position--relative PoP-SectionHead\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center wsu-spacing-top--xxsmall wsu-spacing-bottom--xxsmall\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center wsu-spacing-after--none\">College<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-SHBM-Ranking_PoP-Dec23_4x3.jpg\" alt=\"A business professional touches a glowing digital interface labeled \u201cHospitality,\u201d surrounded by icons and menu options related to hotel and guest services.\" class=\"wp-image-14620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-SHBM-Ranking_PoP-Dec23_4x3.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-SHBM-Ranking_PoP-Dec23_4x3-396x297.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\">WSU\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/business.wsu.edu\/departments\/hospitality\/\">School of Hospitality Business Management<\/a>&nbsp;continues to rank among the best in the nation and world, according to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shanghairanking.com\/rankings\/gras\/2023\/RS0513\">Shanghai Ranking\u2019s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects for hospitality and tourism management<\/a>. For 2023, the school ranks third in the US and eleventh in the world.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-width--full wsu-position--relative PoP-SectionHead\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center wsu-spacing-top--xxsmall wsu-spacing-bottom--xxsmall wsu-spacing-after--none\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center wsu-spacing-after--none\" id=\"students\">Students<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-color-background--gray-5\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-ElijahShawen_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Elijah Shawen.\" class=\"wp-image-14630\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\">Accounting students&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/elijah-shawen\/\">Elijah Shawen<\/a>&nbsp;and Amber Hillegas each received a $10,000 academic scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. The scholars program\u2019s overarching goals are to benefit outstanding students who are likely to become auditors and make a difference for eligible students who might otherwise pursue a different career path. Students are identified and nominated by their institutions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-FeliciaAdesope_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Felicia Adesope.\" class=\"wp-image-14631\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/feliciaadesope\/\">Felicia Adesope<\/a>, a senior majoring in accounting and management information systems, received a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/undergraduateresearch.wsu.edu\/funding\/undergraduate-research-awards\/\">WSU Auvil Scholars Fellowship from the WSU Office of Undergraduate Research<\/a>. Awards supporting mentored research, scholarship, and creative activity were given to 41 students in 31 majors across four campuses for the 2023\u201324 academic year. Adesope is mentored by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/directory.business.wsu.edu\/Directory\/Profile\/rob.crossler\/\">Robert Crossler<\/a>, chair of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/business.wsu.edu\/departments\/mise\/\">Department of Management, Information Systems, and Entrepreneurship<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-color-background--gray-5\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-SylviaJohnsMayaBusbyAshleyBuhner_PoP-Dec23_4x3.jpg\" alt=\"Sylvia Johns, Maya Busby, and Ashley Buhner stand together near a Professional Sales Program banner after the Speed Selling Competition.\" class=\"wp-image-14621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-SylviaJohnsMayaBusbyAshleyBuhner_PoP-Dec23_4x3.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-SylviaJohnsMayaBusbyAshleyBuhner_PoP-Dec23_4x3-396x297.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>L to R: Sylvia Johns, Maya Busby, Ashley Buhner.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mayabusby\/\">Maya Busby<\/a>, a marketing major, won first place and $500 in the Carson College\u2019s annual Speed Selling Competition sponsored by E. &amp; J. Gallo Winery.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAADtBtNYBRr4JRqw9qBxr86HliG3v61ZEUuI\">Ashley Buhner<\/a>, a sport management major, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAADx0mJkBWax4oYsGB6-2z9oWPd7hugseF3U\">Sylvia Johns<\/a>, a finance major, placed second and third. Participants were asked to deliver a 90-second elevator pitch before a panel of esteemed judges. Extracurricular activities like this event are offered by the college\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/business.wsu.edu\/research-faculty\/centers\/professional-sales\/\">Center for Professional Sales<\/a>&nbsp;to extend learning beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-align-item--center wsu-max-width--full-flex\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-spacing-after--medium wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-LifeSavingAwarsRecipients1_PoP-Dec23_4x3.jpg\" alt=\"Award recipients stand in a row during the WSU Safety and Wellness Expo ceremony recognizing their life\u2011saving efforts.\" class=\"wp-image-14609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-LifeSavingAwarsRecipients1_PoP-Dec23_4x3.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-LifeSavingAwarsRecipients1_PoP-Dec23_4x3-396x297.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">L to R: WSU Chief of Police Gary Jenkins, Scott Kindelberger, Sara Thompson, Allison Taylor, Logan Johnson, Preston Collins.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-LifeSavingAwarsRecipients2_PoP-Dec23_4x3.jpg\" alt=\"Nathan Tims shakes hands with Gary Jenkins during the WSU ceremony recognizing life\u2011saving efforts.\" class=\"wp-image-14610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-LifeSavingAwarsRecipients2_PoP-Dec23_4x3.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-LifeSavingAwarsRecipients2_PoP-Dec23_4x3-396x297.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nathan Tims, WSU Crimson Service Desk Manager, shakes hands with Gary Jenkins.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-LifeSavingAwarsRecipients3-JoeCompeau_PoP-Dec23_4x3.jpg\" alt=\"Professor Joe Compeau speaks during the ceremony recognizing those involved in his life\u2011saving emergency response.\" class=\"wp-image-14611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-LifeSavingAwarsRecipients3-JoeCompeau_PoP-Dec23_4x3.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-LifeSavingAwarsRecipients3-JoeCompeau_PoP-Dec23_4x3-396x297.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Professor Joe Compeau<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--xhero wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n\n<p>WSU students and staff&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jalen-barker-ba80001b8\/\">Jalen Barker<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/preston-jay-collins\/\">Preston Collins<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/logan-johnson-7337b6212\/\">Logan Johnson<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/scott-kindelberger-70\/\">Scott Kindelberger<\/a>, Johannah Ludwig, Mike Petlovany,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kelly-stewart-9b63a620a\/\">Kelly Stewart<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/allison-taylor-4210651a6\/\">Allison Taylor<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sara-thompson-7160b21b0\/\">Sara Thompson<\/a>, Dillon Tiedeman-Mueller, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nathantims\/\">Nathan Tims<\/a>&nbsp;received special recognition in September at the 2023 WSU Safety and Wellness Expo president\u2019s award ceremony for their life-saving efforts related to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/directory.business.wsu.edu\/Directory\/Profile\/joe.compeau\/\">Professor Joe Compeau\u2019s<\/a>&nbsp;medical emergency on April 3. Their quick thinking and actions were also recognized with the Pullman Police Department\u2019s Life Saving Award during a ceremony including members of the WSU Police Department on the Pullman campus in May.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-color-background--gray-5\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-align-item--center wsu-max-width--full-flex\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-EvaRickard_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Eva Rickard.\" class=\"wp-image-14639\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eva Rickard<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-MadisonShaw_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Madison Shaw.\" class=\"wp-image-14614\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Madison Shaw<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/evarickard101\/\">Eva Rickard<\/a>, an Honors College student majoring in wine and beverage business management and business administration, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/madison-shaw-b7313a224\/\">Madison Shaw<\/a>, a junior majoring in wine and beverage business management and viticulture\/enology, were among eight students recognized with scholarships by the Washington Wine Industry Foundation. Scholarships ranged from $2,000 to $10,000 and are awarded annually to exceptional undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in viticulture, enology, and wine business studies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta wsu-spacing-after--none\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/news.cahnrs.wsu.edu\/article\/washington-wine-industry-foundation-chooses-six-wsu-students-for-scholarships\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRead more about the scholarship awards\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-Boeing-Renton_PoP-Dec23.jpg\" alt=\"A large group of WSU Boeing Scholars and mentors gather in a Renton event space in front of a screen reading \u201cWorking together for the future! Go Cougs!\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-14624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-Boeing-Renton_PoP-Dec23.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-Boeing-Renton_PoP-Dec23-396x234.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\">Boeing hosted a kickoff event at its Renton, Washington, location. Each fall, Boeing gathers students participating in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/business.wsu.edu\/news-events\/dividend\/fall-2019\/boeing-scholars-cultivate-professional-skills-take-team-based-projects-new-heights\/\">WSU Boeing Scholars<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/business.wsu.edu\/next-carson-coug\/student-programs\/carson-mentorship-program\/\">Boeing Mentoring Programs<\/a>&nbsp;to meet their mentors and network with Boeing employees. The event included a keynote address by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rob-martin-355034b9\/\">Robert Martin&nbsp;<\/a>(\u201904 Busi. Admin., Accounting), vice president and chief financial officer for Boeing Commercial Airplanes; plus, the group toured Boeing\u2019s 737 plane factory at the Renton site.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-width--full wsu-position--relative PoP-SectionHead\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center wsu-spacing-top--sxxsmall wsu-spacing-bottom--sxxsmall\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center wsu-spacing-after--none\" id=\"alumni\">Alumni<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-color-background--gray-5\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-JaridAdams_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white toned headshot of Jarid Adams\" class=\"wp-image-14633\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jaridadams\/\">Jarid Adams<\/a>&nbsp;(\u201916 Busi. Admin., Mktg.) started a new position as the senior brand marketer at Prompt Therapy Solutions Inc., a software solutions company for the physical therapy industry. Previously, he worked at Ventrk and cofounded home exercise programs TheraCentric and TrainCentric.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-align-item--center wsu-max-width--full-flex\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-spacing-after--medium wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-BrianBickel_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Brian Bickel.\" class=\"wp-image-14625\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brian Bickel<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-Dicksathon-Bickel_PoP-Dec23_4x3.jpg\" alt=\"A runner\u2019s Dick\u2019s\u2011A\u2011Thon 2023 bib displays completed food challenges and bonus squares from the fundraising event honoring Ian Cox.\" class=\"wp-image-14629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-Dicksathon-Bickel_PoP-Dec23_4x3.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-Dicksathon-Bickel_PoP-Dec23_4x3-396x297.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dick\u2019s-A-Thon raises funds for mountaineering and search and rescue organizations in memory of Ian Cox.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-IanCox_Bickel_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Ian Cox stands on a snowy mountain slope in climbing gear, holding a rope during a mountaineering trek.\" class=\"wp-image-14632\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ian Cox<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--xhero wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/brianjbickel\/\">Brian Bickel<\/a>\u00a0(\u201917 Mgmt. Ops., Finance) recently began a new position as KPMG\u2019s digital solutions management consultant. Bickel also collaboratively organized a nonprofit running event in memory of his friend Ian Cox (\u201915 Finance), who tragically passed away in 2022 while on a solo mountaineering trek through the Cascades.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dicksathon.com\/\">Dick\u2019s-A-Thon<\/a>\u00a0is a running challenge where participants circumnavigate Seattle, stopping to eat at five Dick\u2019s Drive-ins along the 26.3-mile route. The challenge benefits the Mountaineers Access Fund and the Search and Rescue organizations who dedicated themselves to the search for Cox. As of November 27, 2023, $54,000 was raised.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-color-background--gray-5\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-ConnerBrennan_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Conner Brennan.\" class=\"wp-image-14628\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/conner-brennan\/\">Conner Brennan<\/a>\u00a0(\u201923 Accounting) started a new position as an audit associate at CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, a company delivering integrated wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-JeffCarl_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Jeff Carl.\" class=\"wp-image-14635\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jeff-carl-b298731b\/\">Jeff Carl<\/a>\u00a0(\u201904 Hosp. Busi. Mgmt.), president at The Wide Format Company, received the Partner of the Year Award from RMX Network. The award recognizes the excellence of Wide Format, a Seattle provider of wide-format printing equipment, supplies, and services.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-color-background--gray-5\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-MeganFisher_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Megan Fisher wearing a graduation stole poses on stadium bleachers, lying on her stomach with legs raised behind her\" class=\"wp-image-14615\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/megan-fisher-\/\">Megan Fisher<\/a>&nbsp;(\u201921 Finance, Mktg.) began a new role as an operations manager at Amazon. Prior to that she worked as an area manager II training and developing other area managers and indirect reports.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-ZacharyGreen_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Zachary Green.\" class=\"wp-image-14622\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/zacharydgreen\/\">Zachary Green<\/a>&nbsp;(\u201922 Busi. Admin., Intl. Busi.) began a new position as a heavy civil account manager at Hilti North America. He\u2019s covering Downtown San Francisco and the North Bay territory. Prior to that, he worked in sales, finance, and business development in different capacities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-color-background--gray-5\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-AllisonReeves-Helfen_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Allison Reeves-Helfen.\" class=\"wp-image-14623\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/allisonreeveshelfen\/\">Allison Reeves-Helfen<\/a>&nbsp;(\u201989 Hotel &amp; Rest. Admin.) is the chief marketing officer for 26 North Yachts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Previously, she worked for OneWater Yacht Group. She has been in the marine industry for five years and has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-NeilMaunu_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Neil Maunu.\" class=\"wp-image-14617\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/neilmaunu\/\">Neil Maunu<\/a>&nbsp;(EMBA \u201921) was recently named executive director of Pacific Northwest Waterways Association. He provides leadership to this nonprofit, nonpartisan collaboration of private and public agencies in their advocacy of navigation, energy, trade, and environmental restoration and stewardship throughout the region.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-color-background--gray-5\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-MackenzieMosca_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Mackenzie Mosca raises an arm while wearing a WSU graduation stole in red and gray.\" class=\"wp-image-14613\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mackenzie-mosca\/\">Mackenzie Mosca<\/a>&nbsp;(\u201923 Accounting) started a new role as an audit associate at PwC, a network of firms in 152 countries with more than 327,000 people committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory, and tax services.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-NamNguyen_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Nam Nguyen.\" class=\"wp-image-14616\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nnguyenwsuchem\/\">Nam Nguyen<\/a>&nbsp;(\u201920 Intl. Busi.) was named the winner of the 2023 International Alumni of the Year by The PIE. PIEoneer Awards are the only international award that honors innovation and achievement across the entire international education sector on a global scale.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-color-background--gray-5\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-JeanJones_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Jean Jones.\" class=\"wp-image-14634\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jean-jones-61a10536\/\">Jean Jones<\/a>&nbsp;(\u201900 Mktg., Mgmt. Ops.), global senior product manager and harvester at Oregon Tool Inc., traveled to Brazil to attend the ExpoForest show, working alongside a group of Oregon Tool LATAM team members. \u201cIt was a great week meeting with customers, learning about eucalyptus production and harvesting, and understanding what we need to do in the South America market to meet customer needs,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-ColeSeaman_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Cole Seaman.\" class=\"wp-image-14627\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cole-seaman-85973b17b\/\">Cole Seaman<\/a>&nbsp;(\u201922 Finance) has joined the WSU Foundation as a fiscal analyst II. He has worked for the Foundation\u2019s budget and operations unit since 2022. He will take on accounting-focused tasks and help with reporting cash, fixed assets, and notes receivable on audited financials.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-color-background--gray-5\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-KatieStordahl_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Katie Stordahl.\" class=\"wp-image-14638\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/katiestordahl\/\">Katie Stordahl<\/a>&nbsp;(\u201917 Hosp. Busi. Mgmt.), general manager for InnVentures, received the Burtenshaw Rising Star Award from the Washington Hospitality Association. The award honors significant accomplishments to support the hospitality industry. Stordahl started her career as a house aide at the Holiday Inn. She worked as a housekeeper, inspector, and eventually supervisor. Later, she worked in food and beverage for Marriott International to learn all line-level positions. She opened the Delta Hotels by Marriott Everett, serving as the guest service manager and director of rooms. She\u2019s grown her career while ensuring the guests and her employees stay at the forefront. InnVentures named her Rookie General Manager of the Year for her stellar financial performance, service scores, and ability to lead and recognize her team.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-ChristianWilgis_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Christian Wilgis stands on a football field wearing a WSU graduation stole and honor cords.\" class=\"wp-image-14626\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/christian-wilgis\/\">Christian Wilgis<\/a>&nbsp;(\u201923 Finance, Intl. Busi.) will be participating in the North American Language and Culture Assistants Program, a public diplomacy program through the Education Office of the Embassy of Spain. \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to continuing my pursuit of fluency in Spanish and working as a cultural ambassador,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-color-background--gray-5\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-RyanYousefian_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Ryan Yousefian\" class=\"wp-image-14619\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ryanyousefian\/\">Ryan Yousefian<\/a> (\u201917 Entrep.) was recently recognized as a <em>Forbes<\/em> local 30 under 30\/Seattle. \u201cYousefian founded ApnoMed after overcoming sleep apnea-related challenges in high school, creating an FDA-approved dental device, ApnoDent. The device gently repositions the lower jaw to open the airway and prevent tongue obstruction, addressing sleep disorders caused by blocked airways,\u201d according to the&nbsp;<em>Forbes<\/em> article.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta wsu-spacing-after--none\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesunder30team\/2023\/08\/09\/30-under-30-local-2023-seattle\/?sh=4431564b23f3\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRead more about Ryan Yousefian\u2019s work\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-width--full wsu-position--relative PoP-SectionHead\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center wsu-spacing-top--sxxsmall wsu-spacing-bottom--xxsmall\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center wsu-spacing-after--none\" id=\"faculty-staff\">Faculty\/Staff<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2020\/07\/ChristinaChi_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10477\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.business.wsu.edu\/Directory\/Profile\/christina.chi\/\">Christina Chi<\/a>, professor of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/business.wsu.edu\/departments\/hospitality\/\">hospitality business management<\/a>, is included in Stanford University and Elsevier\u2019s top 2 percent of most cited scientists in the category of single year 2022 and the category of whole career, in the field of sport leisure and tourism.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-color-background--gray-5\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-JoeGladstone_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Joe Gladstone.\" class=\"wp-image-14636\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.business.wsu.edu\/Directory\/Profile\/joseph.gladstone\/\">Joseph Scott Gladstone<\/a>, scholarly associate professor of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/business.wsu.edu\/departments\/mise\/\">management, information systems, and entrepreneurship<\/a>&nbsp;at WSU Everett, was a featured speaker in \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/top5dei.buzzsprout.com\/2173351\/13496906-bridging-cultures-and-wisdom-dr-joseph-scott-gladstone-s-journey-in-management-education\">Bridging Cultures and Wisdom,\u201d a Top 5 DEI podcast<\/a>&nbsp;with Jason Lambert. Lambert interviewed Gladstone to gain insights on the intersection of diverse cultural perspectives and modern management practices. Gladstone\u2019s expertise, dedication, and pioneering work offer a wealth of knowledge for DEI professionals, educators, and anyone interested in the dynamic integration of Indigenous wisdom into management education.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2021\/11\/DoganGursoy_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Dogan Gursoy standing with arms crossed, wearing a light purple dress shirt and bright red tie, posed in front of a world map wall display.\" class=\"wp-image-12353\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2021\/11\/DoganGursoy_3x4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2021\/11\/DoganGursoy_3x4-396x528.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.business.wsu.edu\/Directory\/Profile\/dgursoy\/\">Dogan Gursoy<\/a>, professor of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/business.wsu.edu\/departments\/hospitality\/\">hospitality business management<\/a>, is editor-in-chief of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/journals\/whmm20\"><em>Journal of Hospitality Marketing and Management<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;which was recently recognized by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/clarivate.com\/products\/scientific-and-academic-research\/research-analytics-evaluation-and-management-solutions\/journal-citation-reports\/\"><em>Journal Citation Reports<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;as the top three journal in the category of hospitality, leisure, sports, and tourism, and placed ninth in the management and business categories. Gursoy also hosted the tenth&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ahtmm.com\/\">Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management<\/a>&nbsp;conference in Rome in July. Gursoy is also recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate Analytics, which defines the category as \u201ctrue pioneers in their fields over the last decade, demonstrated by the production of multiple highly cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in the Web of Science.\u201d According to&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.research.com\/\">research.com<\/a>, Gursoy is ranked as the number 82 researcher in the US in business and management category and the number 141 researcher worldwide in the same field.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-color-background--gray-5\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2020\/08\/DipraJha_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Dipra Jha.\" class=\"wp-image-10647\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.business.wsu.edu\/Directory\/Profile\/dipra.jha\/\">Dipra Jha<\/a>, associate dean for equity and inclusion \u2013 inclusive pedagogy, has been approved by US Department of State\u2019s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as a Fulbright Specialist and will be spending two weeks at Hue University in Vietnam over winter break in that capacity. Jha was recently recognized as the International Hospitality Institute\u2019s list of 100 most influential people in US hospitality and travel. He also received an honorary doctorate by Sumy State University in Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta wsu-spacing-after--none\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/news.wsu.edu\/news\/2023\/11\/27\/hospitality-and-tourism-expert-dipra-jha-earns-international-recognition\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRead more about Dipra Jha\u2019s international recognition\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-JulieNelsen_PoP-Dec23_4x3.jpg\" alt=\"Julie Nelson and one of her coauthors stand together with conference badges at the Society for Business Ethics meeting in Boston.\" class=\"wp-image-14637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-JulieNelsen_PoP-Dec23_4x3.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-JulieNelsen_PoP-Dec23_4x3-396x297.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/julienelsen\/\">Julie Nelson<\/a>, director of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/business.wsu.edu\/research-faculty\/centers\/professional-sales\/\">WSU Center for Professional Sales<\/a>, presented research on employee and customer references in retailers\u2019 codes of ethics\/codes of conduct at the August Society for Business Ethics conference in Boston, with coauthors&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAAA14zioB54VTUG1-6a7S_CAPb3c6T65Zuds\">Mary Henderson<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAAADmPewBztOuHSC2uY1Ve3BevZ5DLXdZ13I\">Chrissann Ruehle<\/a>. Their research investigates the US\u2019s top 20 retailers code of ethics\/codes of conduct to see how they call out employee\/customer behavior and relationships.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-color-background--gray-5\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2022\/11\/NancySwanger_3x4-F22.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Nancy Swanger.\" class=\"wp-image-13578\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>The AACSB International 2023 Innovations that Inspire campaign featured&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/directory.business.wsu.edu\/Directory\/Profile\/swanger\/\">Nancy Swanger<\/a>, director and founder of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/business.wsu.edu\/departments\/hospitality\/institute-for-senior-living\/\">WSU Granger Cobb Institute for Senior Living<\/a>, in an online forum. Swanger spoke about how business schools can leverage industry feedback to repackage traditional programs into new opportunities for higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta wsu-spacing-after--none\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.aacsb.edu\/insights\/videos\/2023\/07\/the-transformative-force-of-innovation\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRead more about Nancy Swanger\u2019s insights\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2021\/02\/SoobinSeo_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Soobin Seo standing outdoors beside a birch tree, arms crossed, wearing a light-colored dress with soft greenery in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-11342\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/soobin-seo-b71a0b25\/\">Soobin Seo<\/a>, associate professor of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/business.wsu.edu\/departments\/hospitality\/\">hospitality business management<\/a>&nbsp;at WSU Everett, and her colleagues in mechanical engineering, psychology, agriculture, and nuclear power systems, received a five-year, $3,000,000 National Science Foundation Research Traineeship grant. Seo is part of the executive committee of the grant team. She will also be teaching a business-oriented course for NRT trainees. The principal investigator on the project is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/prashanta-dutta-50098a4\/\">Prashanta Dutta<\/a>, a professor with the WSU School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering and director of the NSF NRT-LEAD program.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-color-background--gray-5\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-max-width--full-flex wsu-align-item--center\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row align-verticalCenter wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-business\/uploads\/sites\/3488\/2023\/11\/37114-LilyZhu_PoP-Dec23_3x4.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Lily Zhu.\" class=\"wp-image-14612\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-border--add-left wsu-border--color-crimson-light wsu-spacing-top--xmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.business.wsu.edu\/Directory\/Profile\/lily.zhu\/\">Lily Zhu<\/a>, assistant professor of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/business.wsu.edu\/departments\/mise\/\">management, information systems, and entrepreneurship<\/a>, presented her research on creativity to the City of Pullman\u2019s Leadership Development group at City Hall, as part of their leadership series. 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