Paige Crickard

Studying Business With an Eye on Theater

Not everyone has the privilege of knowing their grandparents, let alone finding in them an inspiration and model the way that Paige Crickard has been inspired by her grandmother. But…

Lynn Houston

Go Your Own Way

Lynn Houston inspires through aviation and performance. Lynn Houston’s ’11, ’16 (Santa Barbara, BA, MBA) path began at 17 years old when she left her home in Missouri to explore…

Dealing with China in an Age of Trump

Over the years, relations between the world’s two largest powers have evolved to a complex mix of trade partnership and intensifying political rivalry. Recently the Trump administration’s policy toward China…

Emily Johnson

Emily Johnson

Missouri native Emily Johnson earned her undergraduate degree with the idea she’d make an impact in the nonprofit arts world. Instead, she bought a one-way ticket to India—a choice that…

Romi Ramirez

Empowering Communities Through Business and Creativity Before getting her master’s in business, Romi Ramirez worked at Charter Communications for five years. Romi used her skills to brand and grow local…