Welcome to Flash Friday! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life. Today, we are shining the spotlight on Shane Reese, a junior finance major from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a story of resilience and leadership.In his freshman year, Reese faced the loss of his mother, a moment in time that inspired him to make each day count and make an impact in his community.“Her loss is probably my biggest motivation. Because life is too short to hold grudges, it’s too short to not do something, to not make an impact,” Reese said.During these dark times...
Careers
Most of our students are already engaged in satisfying work and plan to use their advanced degree in the Cultural Foundations to open up new opportunities for themselves within their current setting or to move their organizations and institutions in new directions. Others see an advanced degree in the Cultural Foundations as a way of opening up new avenues in their professional lives while contributing also to their communities. In short, our students seek to bring a scholarly orientation to their educational, activist, and entrepreneurial endeavors.