<link>/</link> <description/> <language>en</language> <item> <title>A Fast Start in Financial Services /news/fast-start-financial-services <span>A Fast Start in Financial Services</span> <span><span>kviancou</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-03-27T08:03:49-04:00" title="Friday, March 27, 2026 - 08:03">Fri, 03/27/2026 - 08:03</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>John McDonnell ’24 likes to be at the center of the action.&nbsp;</p><p>As an associate account executive at the financial services firm Aon, McDonnell works in the commercial risk sector, helping clients mitigate risks, assess insurance needs, and design business safety procedures.</p><p>“It’s been so much more than I’ve expected,” he says of the first major role after graduation. “The clients I get to work with are companies you see on billboards or items and services you use every day. It’s really interesting to understand their business operations, priorities, and risk appetites. I’m always learning.”</p><p>McDonnell credits Associate Professor of Business <a href="/eric-lin">Eric Lin</a> with providing key academic and career support. In Lin’s course Financial Analysis for Leaders, McDonnell worked through case studies that helped him “apply skills in a way that you might in the real world. It was incredibly helpful for trying to grapple with how a business works at its core.”</p><p>Lin, he adds, “made everything he was teaching so digestible. I really appreciated his courses and his willingness to talk about my career goals. He pointed me in the right direction.”</p><p>McDonnell also participated in&nbsp;<a href="/winter-term">Winter Term</a> internships and a <a href="/study-away">study away</a> program that shaped his post-graduation path. In 2023, he applied his&nbsp;<a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/politics">politics major</a> and&nbsp;<a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/business">business coursework</a> to an internship with the holding company Exor N.V., where he analyzed how potential outcomes of the U.S. presidential election might affect the broader business landscape.</p><p>Many of McDonnell’s politics courses focused on international relations, and his internship with Exor gave him a unique opportunity to combine his academic interests. “One of the greatest perks of 91ֱ is that it enables you to pursue your passions,” he says.</p><p>Later that year, McDonnell studied in Australia, allowing him “to reflect on what I actually want from my working experience.” He shadowed a chief operating officer and got a taste of the behind-the-scenes work he now loves at Aon. “It was eye-opening. I liked how he was in the action and had to make split-second decisions. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to see that.”</p><p>Even with his busy job, McDonnell stays connected to 91ֱ through regular alumni meetups in San Francisco. He marvels at how easy it is to relate to fellow Obies at these events. “It just cements that when you go to 91ֱ, you have this incredible network post-grad,” he says. “Our alumni go on to do inspiring things, whether in teaching, law, business, or the nonprofit world. You meet wonderful people.</p><p>“91ֱ attracts a certain type of person who believes they can make incredible change, not only in their own life, but in the lives of others,” McDonnell adds. “I think that’s why alums feel such a strong connection when they reconnect or meet for the first time.”</p><hr><p>Kristen Evans is a culture writer and critic who has written for <em>BuzzFeed,&nbsp;The Boston Globe,&nbsp;The Los Angeles Times,&nbsp;LA Weekly,&nbsp;NYLON</em>, and&nbsp;<em>The New Republic</em>.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">John McDonnell ’24 hits his stride in San Francisco’s financial services sector</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2026-03-27T12:00:00Z">Fri, 03/27/2026 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Kristen Evans</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4268">Business</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4154">Politics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/business" hreflang="und">Business</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/politics" hreflang="und">Politics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Courtesy of John McDonnell</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/width_760/public/2026-03/1765955466074.jpg?itok=92qoBu6m" width="400" height="400" alt="portrait"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-article-header field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:03:49 +0000 kviancou 773337 at No Limits /news/no-limits <span>No Limits</span> <span><span>azaleski</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-07T11:25:29-04:00" title="Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 11:25">Tue, 10/07/2025 - 11:25</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>His faculty mentors in economics and business “motivated and guided” him as he explored his entrepreneurial side. Emeritus Professor of&nbsp;<a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/economics">Economics</a> Barbara Craig “was instrumental in helping me think about what I could use economics to do, and the impact that I could make through it,” he says.&nbsp;</p><p>Classes with Associate Professor and Chair of Business Eric Lin, meanwhile, helped Ampofo gain a solid foundation in business. “[These] courses helped me learn about business fundamentals and apply them to my future goals,” he says, noting that Lin's interactive approach helped him see how business skills applied to multiple fields, including the education and nonprofit sectors.&nbsp;</p><p>Ampofo, who grew up in Ghana, then combined his interests in entrepreneurship, business, and social change in an application for the&nbsp;<a href="/news/third-year-gideon-ampofo-receives-davis-projects-peace-grant">Davis Projects for Peace Grant</a> during his junior year. He won the $10,000 prize, which funded summer youth development workshops in Accra, Ghana.</p><p>&nbsp;Currently, Ampofo works as an associate at Ares Management Corporation, where he serves in the private equity group and supports recruitment efforts for Black and diverse talent. In addition to his work in investments, he runs two nonprofits: The League for Global Development, an outgrowth of his Peace Grant project that focuses on youth leadership development. His second, Africans Who Invest, is dedicated to building youth financial skills.</p><p>“Financial literacy is very important, but a lot of people, unfortunately, do not really have access to that,” Ampofo says. “I decided to found Africans Who Invest to help bridge that gap.” His aim is to help “young people learn how to save money, how to invest money, and how to connect and network.”&nbsp;</p><p>Ampofo saw how empowering knowledge could be during a Model U.N. trip to Spain he took in high school. “At the time, I believed wealth was the only path to creating real impact,” he recalls. But Ampofo was inspired by other students who made the most of the resources they already had.&nbsp;</p><p>“When I went for that conference, and I met other young people from all across the world, and I saw all the things that they were doing in their local communities to make an impact, I thought, ‘I have a lot of these resources. We can actually do this. Nothing limits me.’”</p><p>This belief also fuels his work with the League for Global Development. “I partner with financial institutions, leadership organizations, and policy think tanks back home in Ghana, then we hold online sessions or in-person boot camps,” Ampofo explains. “The goal is to help young people realize their potential and motivate them to make this world a better place.”</p><p>The impact of this work is significant: To date,&nbsp;Africans Who Invest and the League for Global Development have trained over 1,000 students across Ghana in personal finance, community development, leadership, and more.</p><p>Even as he leverages new expertise in finance and investments to support his nonprofit work, Ampofo often reminds the students who attend his programs what he learned in college: Embrace the resources available to you. “I always tell kids, ‘Be proactive. Your environment could be supportive, but if you’re not proactive, you cannot maximize your potential.’”</p><hr><p><em>When you&nbsp;</em><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/business"><em>major in business at 91ֱ</em></a><em>,&nbsp;you have access to powerful networking opportunities with alumni who are as creative and aspirational as you are. Learn more about this course of study, whether you’re diving into the corporate sector, launching a freelance consulting career, or even opening your own business.&nbsp;</em></p><hr><p><em>Kristen Evans is a culture writer and critic who has written for </em>BuzzFeed,&nbsp;The Boston Globe,&nbsp;The Los Angeles Times,&nbsp;LA Weekly,&nbsp;NYLON, <em>and</em>&nbsp;The New Republic.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Gideon Ampofo ’23 masters the world of finance to shape nonprofit success in Ghana</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2025-11-14T12:00:00Z">Fri, 11/14/2025 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Kristen Evans</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Gideon Ampofo ’23 knew early in his life that he wanted to balance the world of&nbsp;<a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/business">business</a> with the world of social change. “I wanted to attend a college where I could be involved in social justice and learn how to make an impact through policy, but I also wanted to get the business acumen I needed,” he says. “I learned growing up that it was really difficult for a lot of companies in Africa to raise capital to accelerate growth.”</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4268">Business</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2368">Alumni</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2360">After 91ֱ</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Gideon Ampofo ’23 knew early in his life that he wanted to balance the world of&nbsp;business with the world of social change.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Tanya Rosen-Jones '97</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/width_760/public/2025-11/RS147214_IMG_3203.jpeg?itok=BoT0YhWW" width="760" height="540" alt="a person wearing a gray suit coat, white shirt and colorful tie"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-article-header field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:25:29 +0000 azaleski 757463 at Finding a Balance /news/finding-balance <span>Finding a Balance</span> <span><span>awillia2</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-08-28T16:59:09-04:00" title="Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 16:59">Thu, 08/28/2025 - 16:59</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Attending 91ֱ allowed Daniela Mortazavi ’22 to pursue piano and economics—and make a difference in the college’s business major.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2025-11-12T12:00:00Z">Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Kira Goldenberg</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>When Daniela Mortazavi ’22 first decided to attend 91ֱ, she gravitated to a school halfway across the country because she felt excited to continue focusing on piano at the conservatory in addition to immersing herself in the college’s broad coursework offerings.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2368">Alumni</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2360">After 91ֱ</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3925">Economics</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4074">East Asian Studies</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4268">Business</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/economics" hreflang="und">Economics</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/east-asian-studies" hreflang="und">East Asian Studies</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/business" hreflang="und">Business</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Courtesy of Daniela Mortazavi</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/width_760/public/2025-09/daniela-mortazavi-color.jpg?itok=_V18RdNQ" width="760" height="570" alt="Daniela Mortazavi."> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-flex-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden vertical-spacing--basic field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div id="obj-43131" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-copy paragraph--view-mode--default o-flex--basic-copy basic-copy"> <p>“91ֱ was the place where I could take academically rigorous classes but also pursue my music alongside other serious musicians,” says the Bay Area native, who has played the instrument since the age of three. “That balance was really important for me.”</p><p>When Mortazavi graduated four years later, she still practiced piano regularly, but she did not end up majoring in music. During her time at 91ֱ, her academic interests shifted with her exposure to 91ֱ’s wide array of academic options. Mortazavi ended up majoring in <a href="/node/3386" target="_blank">economics</a>, minoring in <a href="/node/3341" target="_blank">East Asian studies</a>, and completing a then-brand new <a href="/node/413251" target="_blank">integrative concentration</a> in business.&nbsp;</p><p>“I chose econ because I found it to be a very versatile degree,” she says. “It was both qualitative and quantitative at times. I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to do after college, but I knew that would be flexible enough to open some doors.”&nbsp;</p><p>Indeed, Mortazavi parlayed her college experiences, which included three years leading the 91ֱ Finance Club as well as a Winter Term entrepreneurship bootcamp, into a COVID lockdown-era stint at an AI startup and then finance internships before she began her current role as an investment banking analyst at Societe Generale in New York.</p><p>“The job I’m currently in, which is Equity Capital Markets within investment banking, has a lot to do with the concepts you learn in economics,” she says. "But I was able to differentiate myself through the other courses I took at 91ֱ. Whether that was physics, philosophy, or art history — the whole liberal arts curriculum allowed me to be adaptable in learning new concepts and approach problem solving with a diverse set of perspectives.”</p><p>Mortazavi is among those alumni offering Associate Professor of Business Eric Lin input on curriculum development for the new <a href="/node/322196" target="_blank">business major</a> that launched in fall 2025. She’s also working with Lin to “assemble this bullpen of alumni to strengthen our connectivity” with current students, so Obies interested in finance have more mentorship and networking opportunities.</p><p>“I see how so many of these 91ֱ alums go out of their way to help other Obies,” she says. “The nature of those relationships has influenced my desire to give back.”</p><hr><p><em>When you </em><a href="/node/322196" target="_blank"><em>major in business at 91ֱ</em></a><em>,&nbsp;you have access to powerful networking opportunities with alumni who are as creative and aspirational as you are. Learn more about this course of study, whether you’re diving into the corporate sector, launching a freelance consulting career, or even opening your own business.&nbsp;</em></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-article-header field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:59:09 +0000 awillia2 750569 at 91ֱ College Reimagines Business Education Through Learning-by-Doing Approach /news/oberlin-college-reimagines-business-education-through-learning-doing-approach <span>91ֱ College Reimagines Business Education Through Learning-by-Doing Approach</span> <span><span>azaleski</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-02-06T17:52:38-05:00" title="Thursday, February 6, 2025 - 17:52">Thu, 02/06/2025 - 17:52</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>91ֱ College will launch a <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/business" target="_blank">Business major</a> that emphasizes hands-on learning in fall 2025. The new program breaks from traditional lecture-based business education by immersing students in real-world projects and case studies, and direct engagement with industry partners.</p> <p>As evidenced by the popular business integrative concentration, the Business major was created in response to strong student demand and complements 91ֱ's new Financial Economics major that welcomed its first students this fall. Together, these programs prepare students to pursue additional education at top-tier universities or make an immediate impact in their chosen fields.</p> <p>“Business is something that’s taught not just by lecture, but through doing, feedback, and apprenticeship,” says the program’s chair, Associate Professor of Business Eric Lin. “We want to make what happens inside the classroom feel as realistic as possible.” Supported by a <a href="/news/5m-gift-supports-oberlin-business-programs-and-curriculum" target="_blank">transformative $5 million gift from Irene and Alan Wurtzel '55</a>— the latter the former Circuit City CEO—the major reimagines how business fundamentals are taught at the undergraduate level.</p> <h3>A New Approach to Business Education</h3> <p>The new business major combines 91ֱ’s renowned liberal arts foundation with practical business acumen. “91ֱ students are driven to make the world better. Business expertise amplifies their ability to create positive change in any endeavor,” says Lin. “Whether you're advancing scientific discovery, fighting for social justice, or transforming lives through art, meaningful impact requires mobilizing people and resources beyond yourself. Our program prepares students to effectively organize talent, build teams, and manage organizations to achieve the kind of far-reaching goals that no individual could accomplish alone.”</p> <p>Students will tackle actual business challenges through:</p> <ul> <li>Case-method learning featuring real-world business scenarios and consulting projects</li> <li>Hands-on studio classes led by industry practitioners</li> <li>Professional internships integrated with coursework</li> <li>Capstone projects solving complex organizational challenges</li> <li>Signature initiatives including the <a href="/career/set/obs" target="_blank">Ashby Business Scholars</a> program and <a href="/investment/impact-investment-platform" target="_blank">Impact Investment Advisory Group</a></li> </ul> <h3>Building expertise</h3> <p>The curriculum extends beyond the classroom through signature initiatives like the Ashby Business Scholars program, where students work directly with business leaders from 91ֱ’s extensive alumni network. “Unlike traditional problem sets, which often present neatly packaged scenarios, our approach places students in dynamic environments where they must navigate ambiguity much like they would in an actual business setting,” Lin explains.</p> <p>This hands-on approach builds on 91ֱ's long tradition of experiential learning, exemplified by initiatives like successful student-run enterprises like the 91ֱ Student Cooperative Association (OSCA). The new major also leverages existing strengths in areas like arts management, where students learn business principles by working directly with arts organizations and creative enterprises.</p> <p>“We build the experience while we are delivering the lesson,” says Lin. “You can only explain how to ride a bike for so many minutes before you have to get on the bike, start trying things, and get feedback.” This philosophy shapes every aspect of the program, from first-year foundations to advanced strategy courses.</p> <p>Next fall, 91ֱ will welcome two new tenure-track faculty to the Business program: assistant professors Yongha (Yon) Kwon and Minah Park, both of whom are pursuing doctorates in management and human resources at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. At 91ֱ, Park—who also holds a master’s degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering and a doctorate in operations management—will teach classes in marketing, entrepreneurship, and operations. Kwon will teach courses in strategy and organizational behavior; he previously earned a master’s degree in business administration.</p> <p>Lin emphasizes the program's broader vision: “The idea that business is solely about profits misses the deeper truth: profits are a byproduct of creating value for society. At its core, business begins with passionate people seeking to solve problems and improve lives. This applies far beyond traditional companies—modern scientific breakthroughs emerge from teams, not individuals. Artists increasingly collaborate to amplify their creative impact. Now more than ever, nonprofits and social enterprises need strong organizational skills to succeed.”</p> <p><em>For more information about this new major, visit the <a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/business" target="_blank">Business website</a> or read the cover story <a href="/news/taking-care-business" target="_blank">“Taking Care of Business”</a> in the Fall 2024 issue of the </em>91ֱ Alumni Magazine.</p> <p><br> &nbsp;</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Program responds to strong student demand, welcomes first class in fall 2025.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2025-01-24T12:00:00Z">Fri, 01/24/2025 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Office of Communications</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2583">College of Arts and Sciences</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4268">Business</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Associate Professor of Business Eric Lin speaks with a student after a fall 2024 class.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Mike Crupi</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/width_760/public/content/news/image/eric-lin-business.jpg?itok=3BRuH6py" width="760" height="570" alt="a student and professor have a lively conversation after class"> </div> Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:52:38 +0000 azaleski 484591 at The Business of Art /news/business-art <span>The Business of Art</span> <span><span>lcurtis2</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-12-02T16:14:51-05:00" title="Monday, December 2, 2024 - 16:14">Mon, 12/02/2024 - 16:14</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Kay is a <a href="/node/3246">studio art</a> major, looking to become a practicing artist professionally. For them, all of their schoolwork and program choices revolve around this dream, which is exactly why they chose to pursue an <a href="/node/322196">integrated concentration in business</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>“I find studying business incredibly helpful to my future planning,” they said. “So much of artistic professional practice is approaching yourself and your art as a business, so setting short-term and long-term goals and building a strong network is super important.”&nbsp;</p> <p>Not only is Kay learning skills that are valuable on a resumé, but they are applicable in a real-life setting. Through their concentration in business, they were able to work with multiple small arts businesses such as For Ewe in 91ֱ (owned by Lisa Whitfield ’90) and Inky Hands Print Studio and Gallery in Plymouth, Massachusetts.&nbsp;</p> <p>“Working one-on one with these business owners, I was able to learn about the highs and lows of operating an arts business and the motivations of both owners,” Kay explained. “The arts world can seem so large and intimidating, but through building connections with others, you're able to plan steps for your own journey by learning from them.”</p> <p>Kay chose 91ֱ for a few reasons, including “its vibrant queer and trans community, strong and interdisciplinary arts program, and 91ֱ's long history of critical and creative thinking and change making.” But ultimately, their favorite part of 91ֱ has been exactly what they thought it would be: the people.&nbsp;</p> <p>“If it weren't for the friendships I have made, the incredible professors I've had the privilege of being taught by, and the huge queer and trans population of campus making feeling like myself so normal and okay,” they reflected. “I wouldn't be the person I am today.”&nbsp;</p> <p>This is part of what makes 91ֱ so special—academics are certainly integral, but they are simply a piece of a larger experience. Kay is grateful for everyone they have gotten exposure to through 91ֱ.&nbsp;</p> <p>“I think every artist I've met who has ‘made it’ is absolutely ecstatic to give me advice on parts of the professional art world post-graduation. I'm really grateful that the business integrative concentration has provided me these opportunities to learn from and build this network.”&nbsp;</p> <p>As Kay illustrates, when you study business at 91ֱ, it can complement other academic interests. These skills have been the finishing touch on Kay’s time at 91ֱ—what has allowed them to actualize their goals and learn what is necessary to succeed as an artist.</p> <hr> <p><i>Wondering how business could enhance your degree? Learn more about why&nbsp;<a href="/node/322196">business</a> at 91ֱ is unique.</i></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Why study business at 91ֱ? For Kay Patrolia ’25, it supplemented their goals in new, enriching ways.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2024-12-02T12:00:00Z">Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Lucy Curtis ’24</div> <div class="text-content field field--name-field-intro-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>For Kay Patrolia ’25, studying business at 91ֱ supplemented their goals in new, enriching ways.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4268">Business</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=4269">Studio Art</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-departments field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/business" hreflang="und">Business</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/arts-and-sciences/departments/art" hreflang="und">Studio Art</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Kay Patrolia ’25</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Tanya Rosen-Jones ’97</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/width_760/public/content/news/image/kay_for_drupal.jpg?itok=G2_YxMuS" width="760" height="570" alt="Person smiling at camera."> </div> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:14:51 +0000 lcurtis2 480452 at