Sheryl Livermore, Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management (MSGSCM) '24 Sheryl Livermore confessed that she "burst into tears" upon learning she was selected to be the student speaker at commencement. For her, “it's truly a bittersweet moment, marking the end of an incredible program and the beginning of a new chapter.” She is... Continue Reading →
George Triplett - Master of Applied Data Science for Business (MSADSB) '24 Born in Annapolis Maryland, George Triplett spent most of his time growing up in Elkins, West Virginia. He learned to enjoy the beautiful mountains and rivers of the state, and felt his roots run deep in the area because it was where his... Continue Reading →
Veronica Peterson - MBA/MSF '24 Veronica Peterson grew up about 90 miles north of Manhattan near Poughkeepsie, NY. Raised by diehard Buckeye fans, Veronica pursued her undergraduate degree at Ohio State University, where she studied chemical engineering. After graduation, she worked in glass bottle manufacturing and ended up living in Ohio, Oregon, and California, all... Continue Reading →
Neal Rusk, Master of Business Administration (MBA) '24 Growing up in Bend, Oregon, Neal Rusk moved to Salem to receive his undergraduate degree in economics and psychology at Willamette University. Post-grad, he dived into a career in finance, spending the next eight years working in portfolio management for a global wealth management company, doing everything... Continue Reading →
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