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 didn’t just study finance, she reframed it. “PSU... Continue Reading →
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 →
Jennifer Scott, Master of Science Applied Data Science for Business (MSADSB) '26 The School of Business at Portland State University has awarded Redefine and Transform scholarships since 2020 to students that drive positive change in both business and their communities. These student leaders embody the vision to redefine business and transform lives. Creating Inclusivity in the... Continue Reading →
Seshu Bharathi Katari, Master of Science in Finance (MSF) '24 A catalyst for transformation, steadfast in her belief that the unreachable is simply the unexplored, meet Seshu Bharathi Katari. Her journey is a testament to embracing challenges as gateways to uncharted opportunities and encapsulates the spirit of "Impossible Is Nothing." Seshu defines herself through five... Continue Reading →
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