Alumni

Everyone belongs in places like this

In celebration of Sun Devil Giving Day, Michelle Cirocco (MBA '08) shares her story and how the W. P. Carey difference — personal, helping, caring, transformative, and there when you need it most — has been a part of it.

From graphic artist to real estate director: MRED program helped alumnus Devin Beasley make career shift

Devin Beasley (MRED '14), Executive Director of Self Storage at Cushman & Wakefield in Phoenix, Ariz., was inspired to pursue a new career in real estate when he observed the rapid growth and construction in his Brooklyn neighborhood.

W. P. Carey offering resources and support to alumni in transition

As part of the W. P. Carey School of Business’ lifelong commitment to alumni, the school is responding to recent layoffs with specialized resources to support impacted graduates.

Catching up with W. P. Carey Cupids married for nearly three decades

Gloralee Dixon (BS Business Management ’95) was presenting a group project when Gary Dixon (BS Business Management ’95) knelt to propose.

Catching up with W. P. Carey Cupids whose friendship leveled up on a trip

While traveling to a conference, friends Madison Furnas (BS Marketing '22) and Adrian Lauderdale (BS Marketing '21) began to see each other in a different light.

Catching up with W. P. Carey Cupids whose five-year friendship turned into love

Cupid’s arrow struck best friends Taylor Fukui (BS Marketing ’16) and Hunter Reed (BS Management ’16) after they’d graduated and parted ways.

Master's in real estate alumna Kaitlyn Fondano uses MRED experience to build better communities

Kaitlyn Fondano née Mulhollan (MRED '16), Director of Development for Specialized Real Estate Group, draws on her holistic education from W. P. Carey to help create healthy, interconnected living communities in Northwest Arkansas.

W. P. Carey Alumni Hall of Famers share advice for graduates

Five exceptional business and community leaders offer words of wisdom.

Essential professional skills: Being able to pivot, persistence, and networking

Jerod Johnson (Business Entrepreneurship ’19), a Realtor at The Brokery in Phoenix, credits the W. P. Carey Business Entrepreneurship program for providing the pieces he needed to change course, stick with industry, and grow his real estate career.

Master's degree in real estate alumnus Varadaraj Zamindar praises MRED for its strong emphasis on community building

Varadaraj Zamindar (MRED '17), Founder of the Rao Raja of Indore Foundation, spends his time advocating for social change in his community and appreciates the lessons he learned while pursuing his master's degree in real estate development at ASU.