Samuel Irsfeld.
Samuel Irsfeld (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration), from Bielefeld, Germany, transferred to Hawaiʻi Pacific University after beginning his collegiate studies in Minnesota. At HPU, he became a member of the NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer team, where he built lasting relationships with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds who became his ʻohana away from home. He credits his coaches with reinforcing values such as discipline, accountability, leadership, and ʻohana, principles that influenced his development on and off the field.
Academically, Irsfeld found strong support within HPU’s business program, where faculty members shared real-world business experience and connected coursework to practical application. He is a member of the Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business and the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society.
Beyond academics and athletics, Irsfeld was actively engaged in the HPU campus community. He participated in the John F. Scarpa Entrepreneurial Pathway Startup Challenge at HPU, applying classroom theory through hands-on work in project management, strategy development, marketing, teamwork, and the presentation of an original product concept. He also volunteered with HPU’s Center for Marine Debris Research, assisting with initiatives to reduce plastic waste entering marine ecosystems.
In addition, Irsfeld served as a tutor at the Center for Academic Success, assisting students in business and economics, and worked as a weight room monitor and athletic event staff member at the Shark Tank.
Following graduation, Irsfeld plans to complete an internship this summer with a national financial services company through the Optional Practical Training program. He is also considering pursuing an MBA at Hawaiʻi Pacific University.
