How did a graduate degree help you? In my 3 years at the University of Portland I ended up doing two graduate degrees (MBA and MSOTM). Being able to take a wide range of courses is something I found very valuable. At the same time, the quality of the courses is something that I was…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Noah Schutte (MBA ’18, MSOTM ’19)
Category: Alumni of PSOB
Alumni Spotlight: Ben Berry (MSOTM ’18)
How did a graduate degree help you? My graduate degree was a Master of Science in Operations and Technology management which I received while working full time for a large company. I went for this specific track after reviewing the list of potential courses I would be eligible to take. My career could be summarized…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Ben Berry (MSOTM ’18)
Alumni Spotlight: Trish Skoglund (MBA ’07)
How did a business graduate degree help you? My graduate degree helped open many doors for me in my career. The course work helped prepare me for a diverse career in business management that would take me all the way to Alaska and south to Houston and Florida. What are you doing now? After 13…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Trish Skoglund (MBA ’07)
Alumni Spotlight: Ricardo Lopez (MSF ’17)
Contributed by Ricardo Lopez How did a business graduate degree help you? I originally attended UP as an international undergrad student from Mexico City. As I was graduating with a Finance degree, I was lucky enough to find a job that was compatible with my work visa requirements. That job as an analyst for RVK,…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Ricardo Lopez (MSF ’17)
Alumni Spotlight: Lisa McCaffrey
How has earning an MBA helped you? Once, during the third round of interviews, I was asked, “What is the most strategic thing you’ve ever done?” I had not considered the question before, but it was an easy answer for me, ‘Go back to school to get my MBA’. It was in a summer class,…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Lisa McCaffrey
Alum Jenny Thompson named on 40 Under 40 List – Vancouver Business Journal.
We are excited to announce that our graduate MBA Non-profit Management alum was recently named on the 40 Under 40 listing by the Vancouver Business Journal. Jenny Thompson is the Executive Director for the Vancouver Police Activities League (PAL). The Police Activities League of Vancouver is a non-profit organization that collaborates with law enforcement agencies…Continue Reading Alum Jenny Thompson named on 40 Under 40 List – Vancouver Business Journal.