Five master's students graduate "with distinction"
Congratulations, grads: you did it! 🎓 We are proud of your hard work and contributions to the ASU community. We like to celebrate the close of this incredible chapter by highlighting your commitment to higher education and achieving academic excellence.
Meet these exceptional spring 2023 grads who are graduating with a cumulative 4.0 GPA.
Katie Cormier
Taking care of oneself and prioritizing mental health has always been a top priority for Katie Cormier — especially considering the hectic nature of academic coursework. In addition, understanding the journeys of others and utilizing actionable wellness tools is a top priority for this graduate of the ASU Online MBA program at the W. P. Carey School of Business. Read more.
Jamie Heuermann
Once a Sun Devil: always a Sun Devil – is a sentiment of this spring graduate, who will soon earn an MBA from the W.P. Carey School of Business. As we gear up for convocation, Jamie Heuermann discusses how she found her calling and post-graduation plans. (Hint: various scenic hikes will be involved!) Read more.
Akansha Malara
We all notice advertisements and cookie notifications on our phones and devices, but what is the intention behind the data-mining for most businesses? We talk to W.P. Carey grad, Akansha Malara about the power of analytics. Read more.
Andrew Monaghan
As a lifelong athlete and someone interested in sports medicine, choosing to study neurobiological research was a natural and easy decision. In this conversation, we talk to spring grad Andrew Monaghan about mentors, finding inspiration and the ‘aha’ moment that illuminated his current path. Read more.
Christian Polo
Learning and discovery go beyond academia. Oftentimes, the greatest insights come from uncovering oneself. For Christian Polo, tapping into creativity and delving into STEM resulted in surprising revelations along his journey. Read more.
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