How Thanh Evoniuk Built a Purpose-Driven Career On any given day, Thanh Evoniuk helps clients make decisions that carry real weight - buying a home, planning for the future, navigating uncertainty. But long before those conversations became her career, they became personal. At Portland State University, Thanh didnโt just study finance, she reframed it. โPSU... Continue Reading →
From Service to Strategy: Veteran Matt Rissiโs Journey into Real Estate
Matt Rissi, Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) '24 After seven years in the U.S. Navy, Matt Rissi knew he had more to giveโbut in a new arena. With a sharp focus on career growth and community impact, he turned to real estate and graduate education as his next mission. Originally from Arizona, Matt's... Continue Reading →
The Power of Student-Led Initiatives
How the PSU Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi Is Reimagining Leadership and Collaboration By Jacob Ashley From left to right: Student Romita Sekar, President of Beta Alpha Psi's board Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, and student Erik Refsland. The Portland State University (PSU) chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP), an international honor organization for financial information students and... Continue Reading →
Making Marks on Professional Landscapes
Julia Freybote's impact in the world of real estate research.By Jacob Ashley Julia Freybote, associate professor of Finance and Real Estate and academic director of the Master of Real Estate Development program in The School of Business at Portland State University, has reached new heights in her intellectual contributions to real estate research. The Real... Continue Reading →
