FSB Students Win Second Place at SDSU’s 2025 Social Venture Challenge

FSB Students Win 2nd Place at SDSU Social Venture Challenge
On March 21, 2025, a team of entrepreneurial students from the Fermanian School of Business showcased their creativity and social impact mindset at the SDSU Social Venture Challenge, hosted at San Diego State University’s Conrad Prebys Aztec Union Theatre. Presented by the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, the competition brought together students from five colleges and universities across Southern California to tackle real-world issues related to food security.

Melanie Hulbert, Ph.D.

Dr. Melanie Hulbert serves as the Dean of the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences, a role she assumed in 2025.

Mackenna Marshall

Where are you from?

I grew up mainly in Colorado and Missouri, but call California my home now as I've been out here since I graduated from PLNU.

What did you study in college?

I studied Psychology at PLNU.

What’s the word or phrase that describes you?

Witty and thoughtful would be two words to describe me!

FSB Students Win Big at 2025 AMA Sandie Awards

2025 FSB Sandie Awards for AMA Club
On May 22, students from PLNU’s Fermanian School of Business made a significant impact at the 2025 AMA Sandie Awards, hosted by the San Diego chapter of the American Marketing Association.

Heather Cordell

Heather Cordell is Vice President for University Advancement at PLNU. Heather’s role provides leadership to the University’s Advancement efforts to strengthen relationships with our external audiences, including alumni, donors, parents, friends, and foundations.