Convocation
Read a poignant reflection on graduation day by former Das Tor writer and Thunderbird legacy Sonia Elizondo
Entering a New Era: A Message from Das Tor’s New Leaders
Read a special message from Das Tor’s New Editor and Assistant Editor
A Das Tor Farewell: Sophie & Andrea
Read the final farewell note from Das Tor’s outgoing Editor-in-Chief Sophie Dessart and Assistant Editor Andrea Awuah
A Das Tor Farewell: Diana Salas Diaz
Read a poignant farewell from graduating Strategic Advisor Diana Salas Diaz
A Das Tor Farewell: Lois Lawson
Read a note of farewell from Lois Lawson, Das Tor’s graduating former Arts Director
From Brexit to Ukraine, It All Started in 2016…
Read Brian Lee’s perspective on how 2016 shaped the world we live in today
Epilogue: Graduation
Read a final reflection from Jae Won Song about graduation, his time at Thunderbird, and how we all should pursue our dreams
Peace Corps Stories: Part One: Coming to China
Read about Staff Writer Erica Ingram’s experience starting at the Peace Corps in China
The King’s Contrivance
Learn more about a spectacular play written & performed by T-birds on Africa Regional Night from actor Darian Douraghy
Spring Do’s and Don’ts – Fashion Edition
Read the tips and tricks you need to dress stylishly this spring with some help from Jae Won Song
Lost in Translation: Finding Global Mindset
Jake Taylor reflects on the nature of his global mindset through the lens of his travels
A Das Tor Farewell: Christina
Christina Furst shares a farewell message as she prepares to graduate in May
Meet a T-bird Transforming the Medical Field
Learn about Ayse Ulgen’s work at the innovative biotechnology startup Botanisol Analytics
A Das Tor Farewell: Rebecca Swyers
As she prepares to graduate, Rebecca Swyers reflects on her time at Thunderbird and with Das Tor
A City You Must Visit: Indore
Read why Isha Sharma was inspired by a fellow T-bird to select Indore as her next travel destination
Connecting Global to Local
Learn more about the opportunities offered to T-birds who join Phoenix Global Shapers from alum Matthew Lace
“I hope the Russians love their children, too”
Read a poignant op-ed from alumna Brigitte Opel about the war in Ukraine from her perspective as a European
International Women’s Day – ‘Break the Bias’ Edition
Sakhi Solanki shares her perspective on why we need to fix International Women’s Day
Thundercast – A Journey of Courage – From Cambodia to the United States by Professor Sophal Ear
Join us in this episode of Thundercast where Professor Sophal Ear recounts a poignant tale of how his family escaped the Khmer Rouge regime
Global Shapers Provides Opportunities
Learn more about an exciting opportunity to give back to the Phoenix community as part of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community
Making a Beautiful Movie 2: Imagining Future Scenes
Jonas Narh continues his article series about the law of attraction and tells how you can use your imagination to make positive life changes
How Reliable is German Reliability?
Alumni Staff Writer Brigitte Opel contemplates the accuracy of cultural perceptions on German timeliness and reliability
Thunderlove: A Short Story
On Valentine’s Day 2022, read a romantic short story by Staff Writer Jae Won Song
Journey to the Stars
Read about Jennifer Blech’s inspiring journey to Thunderbird and her experience interning in the automobile industry this summer
In-Person Marketing as an International Student
Read how Brian Lee came to Thunderbird and his advice for first-year students currently searching for summer internships
The Story So Far–GCL Edition: Part II
As many second-year students start the first week of the Global Challenge Lab (GCL) abroad, read Jae Won Song’s memories of his GCL in Mexico City
The Power of the Thunderbird Network
Learn how the CMC and the Thunderbird network helped Matthew Witenstein land his Summer 2021 internship at Western Union
Overcoming Adversities
As we start the new semester, Jonas Narh and Sophie Dessart reflect on adversity and how you can grow from it
Meet Dr. Adam Henry, Executive Director of Enrollment & Student Success
Learn more about the background of Dr. Adam Henry and how the Student Success team is here to help the students of Thunderbird
From Thunderbird to Honeywell: My Internship Experience
Learn more about the background of Nuria Shu and how she spent her summer internship working at Honeywell
My Life as a T-baby
Learn how Sonia Elizondo’s family history made her destined to be a T-bird
Learning the PepsiCo Way
Learn how Casey Mendoza landed a supply chain internship at PepsiCo this summer
Hong Kong, the U.S., and COVID-19
Learn about Brian Lee’s experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic
Living a Nomad Life – And Then You Grow Up
Alum Brigitte Opel shares how her travel experiences evolved as she grew older and formed a family
Meet Kylee Vanek: A New Member of the CMC
Learn more about Kylee Vanek, one of the new team members on the Student Success Team at Thunderbird
Becoming an Amazon Intern
Read about Florentina Lang’s experience interning with Amazon in Germany over the summer and her advice for first-year students seeking an internship
How Stitching Saved my Sanity
Learn the backstory behind Erica Ingram’s incredible embroidery talent and how to purchase your very own original piece
A New Course Available for Thunderbirds
Learn about a new course created due to the initiative of TSG’s new VP of Finance Marlenne Garcia and Dean of Undergraduate Programs Dr. Roy Nelson
My name is Jovanny Ortega
Learn about Jovanny Ortega’s business in this special post celebrating Latino culture in honor of Regional Night
Mi nombre es Jovanny Ortega
Aprende sobre el negocio de Jovanny Ortega en esta publicación especial que celebra la cultura latina en honor de Regional Night
How a 2015 Documentary is Still Relevant Today
Read Ashley Hernandez’s review of the documentary Where to Invade Next? and how it inspired her to study global management
Meet Debbie Spano, Career Development Specialist at the CMC
Learn more about Debbie Spano and how her background makes her uniquely suited to serve on the Employer Relation Team at the CMC
The Story So Far: Prologue – GCL Edition
Enjoy reading about Jae Won Song’s preparations to go to Mexico for Thunderbird’s Global Challenge Lab (GCL)
An Artist’s Muse: Frida Kahlo
In preparation for Latin America Regional Night, read a beautiful short story about Frida Kahlo in Das Tor’s ongoing collaboration with LGBT-Birds+ Club
A Message from Jake Taylor: Fall 2021 TSG Presidential Candidate
Read a message from one of the candidates for Thunderbird Student Government President
Meet the Executive Team at the Latin America Business Club
In preparation for Latin America Regional Night, learn more about the Latin America Business Club and its leaders
Scaling Internationally – Is Scale2Dubai Right for You?
Learn more from Thunderbird alum Sergio Mankita about an exciting new opportunity to transform your startup through the Scale2Dubai program
Thunderbird Global Moves: How Dance Can Make Your Days Better
Learn more about the Thunderbird Global Moves club in Das Tor’s latest Club Spotlight
Pursuing Your Goals
Learn more about the art of self-discipline from Staff Writer Jonas Narh
Preparing for the GCL: How to Renew Your U.S. Passport
As many second-year Thunderbird students prepare for the Global Challenge Lab, Staff Writer Sonia Elizondo shares some tips to make sure your travels go smoothly
Hi, I’m Makenna. And this is (part of) my story
Learn more about the new Das Tor collaboration with the LGBT-Birds+ Club through the powerful story of Makenna Flynn
So You Don’t Have an Opinion???
Read why T-bird alum Brigitte Opel doesn’t have an opinion about Brexit, face masks, the vaccination rollout, and other hot topics in the news
It’s All a Bunch of Hocus Pocus
After celebrating World Mental Health Day on October 10th, read more about Staff Writer Lejla Sabanovic’s tips and tricks to deal with stress
The Stigma Around Mental Health
In honor of World Mental Health Day, Staff Writer Sakhi Solanki reflects on mental health, stigma, and the courage of asking for help
National Science Foundation Research Traineeship Welcomes Thunderbird School of Global Management
Learn more about how T-birds are making their mark on the “Citizen-Centered Smart Cities and Smart Living” program at ASU
How to be Sustainably Fashionable this Fall!
Read Staff Writer Jae Won Song’s top tips to dress fashionably but sustainably this fall
Atomic Habits: A Das Tor Book Review
Learn about how to make or break a habit with Alumni Staff Writer Sneha Pujani’s new book review
Making a Beautiful Movie
Staff Writer Jonas Narh shares how the law of attraction shaped his journey to Thunderbird and gives advice on aligning your heart and mind in your pursuits
Bringing Profits to Non-Profits
Read about Staff Writer Sonia Elizondo’s summer internship helping female survivors of human trafficking and how it influenced her career path
Oops, I became a lecturer: My career after Thunderbird
Read about how alumna Brigitte Opel’s career path evolved after Thunderbird and took an unexpected turn in recent weeks
Meet Dr. Sogol Homayoun: Thunderbird’s Assistant Director to Global Recruitment
Learn more about the background of Dr. Sogol Homayoun and her work at Thunderbird
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi
Learn more about the Indian festival of Ganesh Chaturthi and how to celebrate from Alumni Staff Writer Sneha Pujani
My Family History Search Turned Up More Than I Bargained
Erica Ingram shares how her time serving in the Peace Corps in China led her to discover a whole new side to her family story
A Kung Fu Champion, a PharmD and a Business Practitioner T-bird
Learn more about Mahmoud Zarati’s unique background and his experience interning at the Fortune 500 biotechnology company Vertex
Meet Janeth Hermosillo: GROC Operations & Admissions Specialist
Student Admissions Specialist Janeth Hermosillo shares how her background inspired her to join the Student Success Team at Thunderbird.
Adventures in Spanish Quarantine: Audio Edition
Listen to the audio version of a T-bird’s story about living under COVID-19 lockdown in Spain.
A Summer in Thailand: My Internship Experience at Decision Critical
Learn about Rebecca Swyers’ experience living in Bangkok during her internship this summer
T-Bird Spends Summer Working for the ASU Office of the President
Second year student Dominic Frattura shares how his summer internship has allowed him to promote the Thunderbird Oath of Honor in the era of the 4IR and irregular warfare.
From Thunderbird Student to Staff
Meet Kylee San Miguel, a former student and Thunderbird recruiter who had the true Thunderbird experience… joining over 10 clubs in her first year at school
Accomplishing my Dream in Unexpected Ways
In a special Das Tor Club Spotlight in honor of Pride Month, Robson Correa da Silva shares his journey to leverage a career full of diversity and inclusion awareness.
The Renaissance of Das Tor: My Experience as Editor-in-Chief
Outgoing Editor-in-Chief Lexa Montierth looks back on Das Tor’s journey and transformation during her time as Editor-in-Chief
Entering a New Era: A Message from Das Tor’s New Editor-in-Chief
Das Tor’s newly appointed Editor-in-Chief, Sophie Dessart, sends a message to Thunderbirds as we embark on a new era with both Das Tor and Thunderbird as a whole
The Making of Das Tor
Have a behind the scenes look of the making of Das Tor via a fun infographic about our work this year
I Never Expected to Become a Thunderbird Student
First year-student Gabrielle Swindle shares how her past experiences as an educator in schools spanning South Louisiana to Guyana led her to the unexpected: becoming a student at Thunderbird.
My GCL Experience: Kenyan Trucking with Tai+
Das Tor’s Podcast Director Terri Baker tells about her experience working for Tai+, a company described as the Uber for cargo and truck transportation in Kenya
The Barracks: A Mini United Nations
Learn about student Cody Kellogg’s experience in the Army National Guard and how he uses his global mindset in his role.
As Long As It’s Not Illegal: How I Adapted to a “New” Culture
Inspired by her adventures serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in China, Erica Ingram shares three key tips to adapt to any new situation or culture
What makes a global citizen? What makes you a global citizen?
Thunderbird alum Brigitte Opel reflects on what makes Thunderbirds truly global citizens and how that applies even during the COVID-19 pandemic
My GCL Experience: Smucker’s, Pet Food, and European Expansion
Editor-in-Chief Lexa Montierth tells her experience in Thunderbird’s Global Challenge Lab, during which she helped the iconic American brand Smucker’s plan to expand and sell pet food in Europe
How A Blanket Led to My Global Mindset
Thunderbird student Manny Salazar shares how military service impacted him and shaped his global mindset.
T-birds, T-shirts, and Transforming the Crowdfunding Industry
Three T-birds just launched a new crowdfunding index that provides valuable insights into the growing crowdfunding industry. Two of them did it (shockingly) without wearing white t-shirts.
SolarSPELL: How Saying “Yes” Changed My Grad School Experience
Staff writer Sneha Pujani tells us about her work at SolarSPELL, a fascinating project that uses the power of the sun to bring a digital library to students in resource-constrained areas of the world.
Chaos, Controversy, and Confusion : A Firsthand Account of the 2019 Hong Kong Protests
First-year Erica Ingram tells her absolutely stunning tale of witnessing firsthand the chaotic and often violent Hong Kong protests in 2019.
Introducing Eldunari
Das Tor continues celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring Elundari, a social impact start-up by four Thunderbird women who are supporting non-native speakers in their quest to learn effective English language skills.
A Ghanaian Dish – Waakye and shito gravy
This is part of the ongoing Das Tor series “Global Eats,” in which T-birds share cooking stories and recipes unique to their culture or travels around the globe.
A Reason to Live
Christina Furst and Lisa Patel talk through the path that led Lisa to her business, DNA
The New Normal
First-year student Simon Roca shares his adventures living as a Peace Corps volunteer in Panama.
What’s a Color-Deficient Left Hander Doing in Fashion?
Alum Sergio Mankita shares the efforts of his most recent endeavor, the Fashion & Retail Entrepreneurial Business Management Program.
A Virtual Spring Break
In honor of our lost Spring Break, Das Tor is sharing fun past travel photos sent in by current Thunderbird students.
The Value of Mentorship and Sponsorship
Thunderbird alum Laurene Isip reflects on women and mentorship in honor of International Women’s Day.
Being a Woman from a Developing Country: The Challenges and Our Purpose
On International Women’s Day, Thunderbird Women in Business President Diana Salas Diaz shared a message of hope and highlighted several strong women working to advance sustainable development in Peru.
Empowering Through Strength
Celebrate International Women’s Day with an inspiring message from Thunderbird’s own award-winning weightlifter Jenny Hui.
Rugby – A Lesson on the Pitch and in Life
On International Women’s Day, Das Tor Staff Writer Makenna Flynn shares why you should be supporting the strong women on the Phoenix Women’s Rugby Team.
Turning eWaste Into Opportunity
In honor of Women’s History Month, Das Tor is partnering with the Thunderbird Women in Business Club for their “Spotlight Series.” We will be featuring stories of women at the Thunderbird School of Global Management who share what makes them unique and how they are making a global impact.
The Birth of Kogo
First-year student Simon Roca describes his new business Kogo, which helps the environment and small-scale farmers in Panama by upcycling coffee cherries into a delicious new superfood product.
Starting a Business in the Apocalypse
Long-time Das Tor contributor and Thunderbird alum Jesse Breffle shared his experience of starting a business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sooji Pudla Recipe
This is part of the ongoing Das Tor series “Global Eats,” in which T-birds share cooking stories and recipes unique to their culture or travels around the globe.
My Quarantine Experience
As part of Das Tor’s series “T-birds Under Quarantine,” first-year Rebecca Swyers tells her unique experience of working at a sporting goods store when the coronavirus and panic buying first hit the U.S. in March 2020.
How My Military Service Led to a Global Mindset
Veteran and student Jenn Calaway gives us her perspective of how her military service helped her develop a global mindset.
Kelewele: A Taste of Ghana
In this installment of Global Eats, travel to Ghana and make the famous fried plantains dish called kelewele.
