School of Business Alumni Offer Encouragement to Graduating Seniors

Three School of Business alumni who graduated in times of crisis offer hope to the Class of 2020.

Senior Vice President at Bank of America Matt Brooks '02 graduated after the September 11th attacks and is no stranger to surviving in uncertain time. He said, "Things are going to get better, the economy will defrost, and you will have opportunities!"

EY Manager in Advisory Akiem Rose ’09, '12 graduated after the 2008 economic crash. He recalls the twists and turns his career journey took on his way to success. He suggests that if life does not look exactly how you pictured it, you have to prepare because the best is yet to come.

Managing Director for Fifth Third Bank Josh Landau '95 graduated in a challenging economic time. He offers suggestions on keeping your career on-track.