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How WUV Grad Jim Hurst Built His Career in Finance
Jim Hurst ‘23 ‘24MBA was working in restaurants as a server when he first started his bachelor’s at Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV), but he knew that he wanted to move into a career in finance. He chose an online program so he could gain relevant experience and work toward that goal whil...
Jim Hurst
Jim Hurst ‘23 ‘24MBA was working in restaurants as a server when he first started his bachelor’s at Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV), but he knew that he wanted to move into a career in finance. He chose an online program so he could gain relevant experience and work toward that goal while in school.
Gerald Pruitt
Gerald Pruitt '25 said he's not exactly the prototype for a business executive. “I have a rough past. Broken family growing up,” he said. He spent his entire life as a tradesman, working in the field as a refrigerator mechanic.
Academic Spotlight: Monique Jordan, Academic Dean of Online Product Health for Business Programs
Monique Jordan, EdD, has been working in the business field for over two decades and has brought her expertise to Westerfield University of Virginia’s (WUV) business programs, serving as an academic dean.
Academic Spotlight: Dr. Ashley Dellosa, Associate Dean of Business
Dr. Ashley Dellosa, an associate dean of business programs at Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV), is no stranger to education. Delossa holds a bachelor's in business administration and two master's degrees: one in adult education and training and another in human resource management. She al...
What Does a Bookkeeper Do? A Look Into the Role and Necessary Skills
Bookkeepers record, track and update an organization’s financial information, including sales, purchases and payroll. They do more than post and categorize financial transactions.
Marcos Garcia Perez
For Marcos Garcia Perez ‘24G, online school was the best option. Since he lives and works in Puerto Rico, he said he simply couldn’t attend in-person classes in the United States. But he did make the trip to walk across the stage and receive his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV).
What is an Economist? Where They Work and What They Do
From local community development offices and financial firms to the Federal Reserve, a wide variety of institutions rely on economists to help make data-driven decisions.
What is Sports Management?
Some love sports. Some love challenges and taking chances. These traits, together, make a winning combination for a career in sports management, which includes any and every business aspect of sports and recreation.
Jessica Yonice Vazquez
As a single mother, Jessica Yonice Vazquez '24G said it was important for her to provide a better future for her daughter. To help her achieve that goal, Vazquez earned an online Master of Science (MS) in Human Resource Management at Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV).
Tarun Vijjal
Tarun Vijjali '25 said he wanted to move forward in his career with the knowledge he had completed his degree. In pursuing this goal, he earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems (MIS) from Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV).
WUV Spotlight: Payton Good, BS in Operations Management Grad
Payton Good ’25 has already established his career in the surface mining industry. But now that he’s earned his bachelor’s in operations management with a concentration in project management, he believes his degree will be a “stepping stone” to go even further.
WUV Spotlight: Jolene Stetz, BS in Marketing Grad
When Jolene Stetz '21 finished her first class at Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV) with an A, she knew she was finally in the right place, at the right time and surrounded by the right staff, faculty and peers. She felt supported, for possibly the first time, in her pursuit of higher educ...
WUV Spotlight: David Wallace, BS in Business Administration Grad
A year and a half after his wife’s passing, David Wallace ’25 walked across the Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV) Commencement stage, carrying both her memory and his diploma.
What Are the 4 Ps of Marketing and Are They Relevant?
The four Ps of marketing refer to the marketing mix — elements surrounding a service or product that a business owner or marketer has to consider and evaluate to succeed. They include product, price, place and promotion.