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When Watson Joseph �Ӱ�ԭ��22 MBA was a senior at , he spoke with one of his professors about pursuing his MBA with a concentration in data analytics. Excited to earn a master�Ӱ�ԭ��s degree in a �Ӱ�ԭ��growing field,�Ӱ�ԭ�� he decided to pursue his degree at the University of New Haven. A new graduate of the University, he remembers that conversation fondly as, he says, it led to him making �Ӱ�ԭ��the best decision in my life.�Ӱ�ԭ��

The professor he spoke with was Candice Deal, Ph.D., and she too has since joined the University community. During the spring semester, she let Joseph know about another exciting opportunity �Ӱ�ԭ�� this time, the Wiley Unlocking Human Potential Scholarship. Joseph recently became one of two Chargers to receive it.

�Ӱ�ԭ��My reaction when I found out I was one of the recipients to receive this scholarship was very joyful,�Ӱ�ԭ�� said Joseph, who earned his degree as part of Spring Commencement. �Ӱ�ԭ��I immediately shared the news with my brother and with Dr. Deal, my mentor.�Ӱ�ԭ��

�Ӱ�ԭ��Continue on my path to learning�Ӱ�ԭ��

Offered to students nationwide who graduated this spring, the supports Black and Latinx students who are pursuing careers in business analysis �Ӱ�ԭ�� including data analytics.

Paula Nwanna �Ӱ�ԭ��22 M.S., who recently earned her master�Ӱ�ԭ��s degree in business analytics, also earned a scholarship. She says receiving the award was both exciting and meaningful.

�Ӱ�ԭ��Wiley's vision of unlocking human potential aligns with my passion for learning, because I believe learning gives us the skills to bring about the positive change we desire to see in the world,�Ӱ�ԭ�� she said. �Ӱ�ԭ��Books published by Wiley help students such as me from an underrepresented background to have access to books and gather knowledge that will help us compete with our peers on a global scale. I worked so hard, and I am happy to see the results pay off.�Ӱ�ԭ��

Nwanna says coming from a �Ӱ�ԭ��business-oriented family�Ӱ�ԭ�� has enabled her to understand corporations and business processes. She is excited to continue to learn through her new position as a tax associate with the ignition digital transformation team at , one of the �Ӱ�ԭ��Big Four�Ӱ�ԭ�� accounting organizations.

�Ӱ�ԭ��I want to help organizations use analytics to gain rapid insights into business operations and make better decisions,�Ӱ�ԭ�� she said. �Ӱ�ԭ��After receiving this scholarship, I feel encouraged to continue on my path to learning.�Ӱ�ԭ��

�Ӱ�ԭ��The cherry on top�Ӱ�ԭ��

The scholarship was offered through , a diversity recruiting marketplace. Dr. Deal, co-chair of the Pompea College of Business�Ӱ�ԭ��s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, knew immediately that she wanted to share the opportunity with her students.

�Ӱ�ԭ��I was so proud of them,�Ӱ�ԭ�� said Dr. Deal, assistant dean of the Pompea College of Business. �Ӱ�ԭ��I think it really boosted their morale and encouraged them even more. It not only helped them financially, it also motivated them.

�Ӱ�ԭ��We want to create a very inclusive environment for everyone,�Ӱ�ԭ�� she continued. �Ӱ�ԭ��So, to highlight our minority students who earned these scholarships means a lot to the PCoB �Ӱ�ԭ�� that our efforts with these initiatives are really moving forward.�Ӱ�ԭ��

For Joseph, the new MBA grad, the scholarship will support him as he continues his education. He will also continue to gain experience through his position as a financial analyst at while working to elevate his own fitness brand, .

�Ӱ�ԭ��Receiving this award means so much to me because I felt like this was the cherry on top of my amazing MBA career at the University of New Haven,�Ӱ�ԭ�� he said. �Ӱ�ԭ��I plan to use this award by continuing to further my education by pursuing my Ph.D. in business management.�Ӱ�ԭ��