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National Mentor Month

Many people see the start of a new year as an opportunity for personal growth and development. One such way to do this is through mentorship, which is fitting as January is National Mentor Month. Depending on your goals, you can decide to participate by being a mentor to someone else or by being a…
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Rediscovering a Love for Learning

Student Spotlight: Patricia Siolo Folasa Deciding to return to school can be an intimidating choice. It is even more so when you are a single mother, the primary caregiver to a parent, and have a job, but that’s exactly what Patricia Folasa did. Patricia began her work in 2000 in the healthcare industry as a…
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Returning to School: It’s Never Too Late

CityU Alumni Spotlight: Tuyet Thai Meet Tuyet Thai! Tuyet is a CityU alumna who earned her Master of Science in Project Management. After some initial hesitation about returning to school after years of being in the workforce, Tuyet was encouraged to learn that CityU’s programs are designed specifically for working adults who are managing their…
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Year of the Great Resignation

If there is one fact that could define the 2021 job market it would be that this was the year of the Great Resignation. According to Forbes, more than a quarter of employees quit their jobs in 2021.1 And that trend is expected to continue into 2022. A recent survey by Fox Business estimates that…
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Graduation Throwback: Caroline K.

Graduation Throwback! As we come to the end of Fall Quarter, we’re still dreaming about summer and graduation. Congratulations, Caroline, on completing your MBA! And thank you for joining us this past summer as we celebrated our 46th Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2020 and Class of 2021. Transcript* Hi, my name is Caroline…
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Finding the Right Program for You

Student Spotlight: Sai Smita Garimella Meet Sai Smita Garimella! Sai is a CityU MBA student with an emphasis in Project Management. As she nears graduation, Sai reflects on the MBA program and her decision to emphasize in Project Management. Between the friendships and connections that she made and the professors’ practical approach to teaching, Sai…
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A CityU Student’s Journey

CityU Student Spotlight: Elena Biermann Meet Elena Biermann! Elena is a CityU student in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program. Elena discusses her journey at CityU, including some of the professors who have helped her along the way, the activities that helped her grow as a person, and her favorite class. Her time…
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A CityU MBA Alum: Fulfilling a Dream

CityU Alumni Spotlight: Linh Hoang Meet Linh Hoang! Linh is a recent CityU graduate. She graduated in 2019 with her MBA with an emphasis in Marketing. While at CityU, Linh joined a number of different student clubs and activities that helped her to grow both personally and professionally. She credits CityU with helping to give…
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Avoiding Phishing Attacks Cybersecurity is an increasingly prevalent issue in business today, particularly as people continue to work remotely and risk exposing their companies to technological vulnerabilities. While many people joke about the obvious cyber-attacks, such as the email scam from the infamous “Nigerian prince” or the banker who temporarily needs your help but will…







