BA 527 students connect classroom learning with real-world insights in a hands-on tour of Portlandโs small business scene. Amid the busyness of daily life, itโs easy to forget just how vibrant, creative, and resilient Portland truly is. But for a group of Portland State MBA students, a recent day spent visiting some of the cityโs... Continue Reading →
Meet Business Commencement Speaker, Rowena Paz Norman, MBA ’22
Rowena Paz Norman, MBA '22 At this yearโs Business Commencement ceremonies, Rowena Paz Norman will take the stage not only as a celebrated alumna, but as a passionate leader whose journey is rooted in purpose, perseverance, and possibility. Rowena is a strategic and entrepreneurial force, known for her bold business instincts and a deeply authentic... Continue Reading →
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Turning Family Recipes Into Business Legacies
Creating Sao Noi, a Venture to Remember By Jacob Ashley From left to right: Maly & Lisa Douangphoumy, owners and founders of Sao Noi. Portland State University (PSU) alums and sisters Lisa and Maly Douangphoumy have built a thriving business using traditional Lao and Thai family recipes passed down through generations. Their company, Sao Noi,... Continue Reading →
Alumni Coming Back to Teach: Meet John Nee
Portland State's own MBA Graduate, John Nee, currently teaches Marketing Strategy and Pioneering Innovation for the MBA program at the PSU school of business
