Majors: Dual majoring in Finance and Accounting
Certificates: Financial Planning
Hometown: Kittanning, Pennsylvania
On choosing Behrend: The Black School of Business is what attracted me to Behrend. The Bloomberg Terminal lab is unlike anything offered at other campuses. The terminals have allowed me to accelerate my learning about financial markets and other topics that will help me in my future career. The opportunity to dual major is also a great perk, allowing me to have more than one specialty within the business realm.
Campus involvement: President of the Business Analytics Team, Vice President of Communication for the Financial Management Association, Vice President of the Society of Undergraduate Economists, member of the Financial Planning Association, Lead Analyst and Vice President of Marketing for the Intrieri Family Student Managed Fund, and a member of the Behrend swim team during my first and sophomore years. These experiences equipped me with a diverse set of skills essential for personal and professional growth. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to be so involved.
His highest priority for the coming years: My highest priority for the coming years is to keep learning – both academically and personally — and to never become comfortable. College has been a wonderful experience. I’m committed to staying curious, seeking out new challenges, and embracing opportunities for growth. I haven’t been in my comfort zone throughout college, and I’m not going there now!
Advice for first-year students: Networking is the key to success. It is just as important as your studies. This doesn’t mean you have to be on a call with a hedge fund manager every day. Instead, join clubs, find extracurriculars to become a part of — that’s how you build a strong network. Also, learn from industry leaders within your field. Learning in and out of the classroom is vital to standing out.
Owen plans to work in the Foundations program of Baird in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to become a financial adviser.