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Stories of success and inspiration

Explore the latest articles featuring interviews, achievements, and testimonials from our distinguished alumni. Discover how their experiences at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Desautels have shaped their journeys and contributed to their remarkable success.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Desautels' hidden curriculum: Confidence, connection and culture with Liz Thomas (BCom'22)

25 Feb 2025

What happens when a multilingual, ambitious student steps into one of Canada’s most diverse academic environments? For Liz Thomas (BCom'22), Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Desautels wasn’t just a place to study, it was a...

Exploring the invisible: Professor Robert Nason's insights on informal entrepreneurship in Africa

23 Feb 2025

In this exclusive Q&A, Professor Robert Nason delves into his groundbreaking research on informal entrepreneurship in Africa. With a focus on the unique economic activities within the townships...

Franca Ciambella (BCom’84): How Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ prepared me for a multinational career

21 Feb 2025

Franca Ciambella, BCom’84, is a trailblazing Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Desautels alumna whose dynamic career has taken her across continents—from managing a prestigious law firm in Singapore to her current work in...

Anna Kim: A Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ scholar’s perspective on local innovation and global gtrategy

20 Feb 2025

As an Associate Professor in the Strategy & Organization area at Desautels, Anna Kim has spent over a decade exploring how local perspectives shape sustainable development across East Africa....

Courage, culture, and the CPA path: Inside the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Desautels journey of Steve-Florian Maniratanga (BCom'25)

19 Feb 2025

Driven by purpose and a deep sense of community, Steve-Florian Maniratanga (BCom’25) brings heart, intellect, and ambition to everything he does. Originally from Burundi, his journey to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾...

The Super Upside Factor and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs with Daniel Kang (BCom’16) | Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Management Insights

18 Feb 2025

Catch up with Daniel Kang, a Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ BCom graduate and the author of The Super Upside Factor—scheduled to hit stands on March 25—in the latest episode of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Management Insights.

Alae Smaili (BCom’26): Investing in Africa’s future, one venture at a time

17 Feb 2025

Driven by purpose and a global mindset, Alae Smaili (BCom sudent at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Desautels) brings both passion and ambition to her academic journey. Raised in Toronto and now thriving in Montreal’s...

From Rwanda to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾: Serena Birasa (BCom’25) on leadership and learning

15 Feb 2025

Serena Birasa (BCom’25) has embraced every challenge and opportunity that Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Desautels has to offer. Originally from Rwanda and majoring in Finance, she chose Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ for its dynamic environment...

Beyond the classroom: Julia Ayim (BCom’23) on leadership, growth, and impact

13 Feb 2025

For many students, the university experience is more than just academics—it’s a journey of self-discovery, cultural exploration, and building lifelong connections. Julia Ayim, BCom’23, embodies...

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