Success Stories

Jagels

Marketing classes gave Jagels the confidence to succeed at Burlington Capital

Burlington Capital is a leading investment management firm that creates and pursues innovative business ventures through its experience, knowledge and relationships in the areas of real estate and international agribusiness. According to Hastings College senior Madison Jagels, interning at Burlington Capital was the perfect way to build her portfolio. Jagels, a marketing and digital design […]

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Liberal arts education prepared Mills for career in social media marketing

The prevalence of social media marketing in today’s society has produced job opportunities in a brand-new industry, one that Hastings College alumnus Casey Mills ‘08 has taken advantage of. Though his college education was focused on print journalism rather than marketing, today he works as the director of social media at Swanson Russell, one of

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Akotaobi aims to grow concepts of equity, diversity and inclusion

After graduating from Hastings College in 2006, Uzo Akotaobi had no idea where he would go. He just knew he needed a job in human resources where he could devote his career to building strong organizational cultures by empowering diverse groups, developing strong leaders and welcoming concepts of equity, diversity and inclusion. Originally from Denver,

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Krause launches PassTime app to help others connect through recreation

After graduating from Hastings College in 2015 with a degree in business administration, Brandon Krause began the process of transforming an idea into a reality: helping connect people looking for a pickup game or workout partner. Krause’s solution was PassTime Sports, a social networking app for people who are looking for others who share favorite

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While finishing college career, Sesay developing skincare line to honor her heritage

Hastings College senior Mariama Sesay has always loved practicing skincare because when she looked around at her family, they all had flawless skin at any age. She said she dreamt of making African skincare products popular to honor her roots, and is working to make that dream a reality with her skincare line “I skinkare.”

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Through volunteering, Cox presented with real-world opportunities as a first-year student

In the summer of 2020, Hastings College first-year student Jeremiah Cox wanted to write an article about George Floyd’s death for his local newspaper in Chaska, Minnesota. When looking for resources, Cox met the Anti-Racism Commitment Coalition (ARCC) founder, where he was presented with an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. The communication studies major became

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