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University's total enrollment continues to increase among both undergraduate and graduate/professional student segments.
Sitting in her office in Coos Bay, Ore., Pacific MBA alumna, Angila Petris, MBA is employed in her dream job. After completing her Pacific MBA in 2017 she moved with her husband to Coos Bay where, after a stint working as a Staff Accountant at a CPA firm, she began her current role as the Director of Finance for the South Coast Education Service District.
The Placement Services Office of the College of Business at Pacific University is focused on providing resources for students to secure internships. “These kinds of informational events are so important…” acknowledged Dean Jim Goodrich, “…many of these summer internships have employer application deadlines this fall, and students need to apply now to be successful.”
The College of Business at Pacific University organized another successful Corporate Landscape Tour for its MBA Candidates.
Pacific University has been named a "Best Bang for the Buck - West" institution by Washington Monthly in its 2018 College Guide & Rankings.
COB Receives Top Honor
The College of Business at Pacific University was recognized as having the top accounting program in Oregon.
As I reflect on my first full year here at Pacific University, it is great to see how much we have accomplished. We had the largest number of majors in the Forest Grove undergraduate class of May 2018. Commencement was a wonderful ceremony where the university honored both our graduates along with our honorary degree recipient, Tommy Thayer of the iconic rock band KISS.
Skyler Erban '18
Pacific Senior Skyler Erben has parlayed his experience with the Pacific Impact Fund into a new opportunity after graduation. 
Columbia Guest Speaker
The College of Business hosted Brent Beeson of Columbia Sportswear Company, as part of its inaugural guest lecture series, Professor for a Day.
How Steve found an MBA program which fit his needs and career goals.

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