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: โI became much more aware of the software and technology industry and understood the massive growth potential in it.โ This newfound awareness set a... Continue Reading →
Exploring Portland through the Lens of Local Business
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 →
Building a Better Future
Rosa Garcia A. - MBA/MSF '24 Moving around the world never stopped Rosa Garcia A. from pursuing her education. She spent her youth in Mexico - born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, and lived in a nearby town, Cuisillos, Jalisco, until she was seven years old. She then lived in San Bernardino County, California, where she graduated... Continue Reading →
