“I liked the company and being in the people business.” She interviewed with the office of human resources and was hired as an on-call data entry employee working in the file room. Keenan’s stepfather pointed her in the direction of the recently built Mohegan Sun when she had little idea of what to do after graduation. “Being an English major taught me how to express myself.”

“Eastern taught me how to be accountable to myself – handing in assignments, going to class,” said Keenan, who continued to work while attending the University as an English major. She earned her associate degree in liberal arts and then applied to schools for her bachelor’s degree, with Eastern located closest to her home. Wanting more, Keenan started attending Three Rivers Community College, then known as Mohegan University. A Montville High School graduate, she began work as a clerk for the Town Council, taking minutes and preparing meeting agendas. Laurie Keenan ’12 did not start college straight out of high school. Known for their drive and enthusiasm, they work hard, uplift those around them and proudly share the culture and history of the Mohegan Tribe. We caught up with three Eastern alumni and captured their stories of progress and collaboration. The company also strives to develop passionate and dedicated employees, many of whom graduated from Eastern and found a home there. This philosophy calls for welcoming, mutual respect, cooperation and building relationships, and is infused in the culture at the Mohegan Sun. Through expansions both nationally and internationally, Mohegan has continued to operate according to the Mohegan Tribe’s “Spirit of Aquai.” Opened in Connecticut in 1996, the Mohegan Sun quickly became one of the world’s largest casinos. The towers of Mohegan Sun reflect off the Thames River at sunset.

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