For Anchal Sharda, the journey from classroom to career began with a love for analytical, detail-oriented work. โPSU helped me understand just how much I enjoy analytical and detail-oriented work,โ she shared. Rigorous coursework strengthened problem-solving abilities and deepened analytical skills, guiding Anchal toward roles in accounting, finance, and data-driven decision-making. Exposure to modern tools... Continue Reading →
Navigating Complexity: How PSU Shaped Meena Al-Azzaweโs Leadership Journey
When Meena Al-Azzawe enrolled at Portland State University in September 2020, the world around her felt unsettled: Portland had experienced a summer of wildfire smoke, political tension was high, and the city seemed caught in a pressure cooker of grief and fury. Against that backdrop, Meena returned to school seeking something future-facing, constructive, and grounding.... Continue Reading →
From Hive Mind to Statewide Impact: How PSU Shaped Andrew Osbornโs Career
When Andrew Osborn pursued his MBA at Portland State University, he already had strong analytical skills, the ability, as he puts it, to โknow where to get the pollen and how to make the honey.โ At PSU, he learned to see the bigger picture: how the whole system works and how improvements in one area can... Continue Reading →
STAYING GROUNDED, MOVING FORWARD AND PREPARING FOR LEADERSHIP
Coming into Portland State Universityโs MBA program with 10 years of professional experience, Nanette Reid was ready to apply her knowledge directly to her studies. โThe professors were fabulous, and the focus on real-world experience versus theory was what kept me focused,โ she recalls. Earning her MBA and returning to the banking industry gave Nanette โgreat confidenceโ... Continue Reading →
