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A New Perspective on Team Work: Senior Seminar Reflections
By Emily Sebo–Teamwork has always been my strong suit. Being an athlete all of my life and a team captain for the University of St. Thomas Women’s basketball team these last four years, have shown me how much I enjoy being a part of a team. I work well with others and tend to thrive…
Read MoreEffective Leadership is About Personal Growth
By Ally Montillo–Our life experiences and responses to them are of critical importance in how our leadership skills are formed and the type of leaders we will become. Think of turning points in your career or academic path, ones that shaped you as a leader, a significant moment of clarity, adversity or diversity that changed…
Read MoreThe Next Big Yes! Changed My Way Of Thinking
By Jose Cervantes– My volunteer experience as an administrative assistant in the finance and accounting department at the San Jose Clinic in Houston, Texas offers me engagement in real world matters as well as real-world business experiences. When I started, I was unsure of what to expect in a real-world business environment. As months passed,…
Read MoreCelts Breakfast Club: Mr. Ernie Cockrell
By Aldon Landers—The transition from academic life to various career fields astonishes new graduates when they realize that some of the ideals taught in college do not equate to real world experiences. A growing culture of hiring managers seems to be focused on formulating teams and promoting their organization’s missions, but many dismiss the notion…
Read MoreOil and Gas Industry: Good Advice from WEN Speaker
By Carolina Quintana Sanchez —Earlier this month, CSB and UST students joined Women’s Energy Network (WEN) guest speaker, Jeannie Gardner, who has more than 20 years of experience in the Oil and Gas Industry. She provided an insightful view on low oil prices, its impact on the energy industry, and gave practical advice to the audience.…
Read MoreInspired to be a Confident Woman Leader
By Hang Phan—The Cameron School of Business gave me and twenty other female students an opportunity to joyfully join an excellent and efficient learning section and discussion about confident women, which is a part of “Aspire to Lead: The PwC women’s Leadership Series.” MEETING FEMALE LEADERS At the PwC Houston offices, we watched a…
Read MoreA Real World Marketing Experience at UST
By Janelle Escayg — From the first day of Marketing Management class, we knew it would be challenging after Dr. Zhang told us of all the class requirements. The biggest challenge, yet the most exciting part of the class, was when we were told that for one of the assignments we had to create a…
Read MoreFraud Prevention
By Cassandra Andrews— A company or individual can never be 100% protected from fraud, but there are certain measures that a company or individual can take to be as protected as possible. Everyone who works in a company can be dishonest. There are two essential aspects that are key to having a low-fraud environment. The…
Read MoreInvestment Banking Principles: An Inside Look at Leveraged Investing and Risk Parity
By Austin J. Matt– Forethought Leveraged investing encompasses a tier of strategies utilized by investment banks for many years. It is the “black powder” used in portfolios managed by individual investors and institutions alike. Investment Banks’ “Black Powder” The world of investment banking is home to a plethora of strategies that all aim…
Read MoreExpert Advice on Leadership: Words of Wisdom From UST President
By Denily Acosta Izzo—When you are studying business, you feel a certain inclination to develop leadership skills because it makes you a better candidate when applying for a job. Leadership may come easily for an extroverted, social, and passionate individual or it may be a hard target to achieve for an introverted, shy, and a…
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