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 →
When Andrew Osborn pursued his MBA at Portland State University, he already had strong analytical skills, the ability, as he puts it, to “know where to get the pollen and how to make the honey.” At PSU, he learned to see the bigger picture: how the whole system works and how improvements in one area can... Continue Reading →
Coming into Portland State University’s MBA program with 10 years of professional experience, Nanette Reid was ready to apply her knowledge directly to her studies. “The professors were fabulous, and the focus on real-world experience versus theory was what kept me focused,” she recalls. Earning her MBA and returning to the banking industry gave Nanette “great confidence”... Continue Reading →
Before starting the MBA program, Jonathan Cogan spent six years gaining marketing and sales experience in the fast-paced sports industry. During his studies at PSU, he experienced a shift in focus: “I became much more aware of the software and technology industry and understood the massive growth potential in it.” This newfound awareness set a... Continue Reading →
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