Ben Thuss & Matt Brodeur EZ Life, LLC
Through a business development class in the entrepreneurship program, Ben Thuss and Matt Brodeur launched their own company and landed $250,000 from a private investor. They developed an app for hotels that allows for customer service, emergency information and local attractions to be accessed through the push of a button on a tablet device. After graduating in May, they now focus on the business fulltime.
Linda Poplawski Duke University
Physics major Linda Poplawski has been accepted to Duke University’s highly competitive Medical Physics program. She begins her graduate studies there in the fall with plans to work in radiation therapy. She credits helpful professors like Dr. Aaron Titus, assistant professor of physics, for their efforts in preparing her for graduate school.
Jessica Harper KeyBank
Accounting major Jessica Harper began a twoyear risk analyst training program with KeyBank in Cleveland, Ohio after she graduated in May. At the end of the 24-month period, she will be permanently assigned to credit underwriting, portfolio analysis or credit reviews and renewals. The full-time position is a result of mentoring and guidance from professors in the Phillips School of Business like David Carter, instructor of accounting. High Point University Magazine
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