08/21/24
Thunderbird at ASU alum becomes the visionary behind successful email marketing platform
Alumnus demonstrates the power of transforming a side project into a successful business.
06/06/24
Thunderbird at ASU alum Halla Tómasdóttir elected president of Iceland
Halla Tómasdóttir, an esteemed alumna of Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, has been elected as the next president of Iceland.
Tómasdóttir, who earned her master’s degree in international management from Thunderbird in 1995, brings a wealth of experience and a legacy of leadership to her new role as her country’s highest-ranking official.
05/17/24
Thunderbird at ASU alumnus champions commercial space programs
Brett Mecum, an alumnus of the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, has played a key role in launching Arizona into a new era of commercial space opportunities. Thanks in part to his lobbying and advocacy efforts, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has recently signed legislation establishing a Space Commission in Arizona, securing the 48th state as the next key player in advancing the commercial space economy.
05/07/24
Thunderbird at ASU alumnus Marshall Parke to deliver keynote at spring 2024 convocation
Marshall Parke, distinguished alumnus of the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University and global entrepreneur, will deliver the keynote address at Thunderbird’s convocation for spring 2024 graduates on May 7.
12/08/23
Thunderbird grad earns 2 prestigious awards and gains much more pursuing sustainability
Most people who complete their degree gain a great education, a community of friends and a more fruitful career.
For Prerna Rodney, she received all of this with her Master of Global Management (MGM) from the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, ascending to many leadership roles within the school — and ended up meeting her husband Isaac through the program as well.
12/07/23
Inspired by family, Thunderbird grad accomplishes a bucket-list achievement
Finishing her degree has always been a bucket-list item for Vanessa O’Neal. It was through her husband Ryan’s support that she decided to return to school and pursue a Bachelor of Global Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University.
12/04/23
Thunderbird grad reflects on the diverse community that elevated his education journey
How does Gue Yong Lee describe his time at Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University?
“Incredibly fruitful and knowledge enriching.”
Now, as the South Korea native graduates with a Master of Global Management (MGM), Lee reflects on the connections he has made — and the moments that made his experience so impactful.
12/04/23
Thunderbird Outstanding Graduate uses education to propel own company forward
As the founder and president of Nutritional Manufacturing Services (NMS) based in Chandler, Arizona, Shannon Heying is always looking for ways to become a better leader and provide the highest-quality nutritional products and solutions to her customers. Earning an Executive Master of Global Management (EMGM) at Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management proved to be one of these ways.
11/29/23
Thunderbird at ASU alum to deliver keynote at fall convocation
Urmi Prasad Richardson, president of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Thermo Fisher Scientific and a 1998 graduate of the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, will deliver the keynote address at the school's fall 2023 convocation.
11/16/23
Inaugural ASU bootcamp tackles space law and policy
Future space lawyers and students, government contractors and federal employees gathered Sept. 6 to discuss space law and policy — including federal regulators, contracting processes and lobbying, among other topics — at Arizona State University’s Barbara Barrett and Sandra Day O’Connor Washington Center.