Dr. Ashley Hass published “Behind the Screens: An Exploration of Social Media Marketer Burnout.” (Co-author: Kelley Cours Anderson. Student Co-author: Kiley Pettit. Journal of Marketing Theory & Practice, 1-23. October, 2025.) Hass also attended the 2025 Conference of the Society for Marketing Advances in Las Vegas, NV where she sat on various discussion panels including:…Continue Reading Dr. Hass ~Publications & Presentations
Category: Academics
New DECA Launch at Seton High School
The Students at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic High School, a partner school of the University of Portland through its Moreau Pathway Program, attended DECA Washington’s State Development Conference held in Bellevue, WA this past November. The School of Business connected with its officers to learn more about what prompted that launch of the new…Continue Reading New DECA Launch at Seton High School
Yuchun Kuo ~ Moving from Taiwan to UP
Student Spotlight ~with Yuchun Brief Bio (background): I’m an international student from Taiwan currently pursuing a dual degree in Finance (MSF) and Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Portland’s School of Business. I’ve been dedicated to expanding my skills both inside and outside the course. Alongside my studies, I’ve explored a variety of part-time…Continue Reading Yuchun Kuo ~ Moving from Taiwan to UP
Dr. Dittrich Presents at Adaptation Futures 2025 (New Zealand)
Dr. Ruth Dittrich, Professor of Economics Presentation Highlights ~ Overview Adaptation Futures (AF) is the Flagship biennial event of the UN World Adaptation Science Programme (WASP) – hosted by WASP & University of Canterbury NZ and sponsoring partners. AF 2025 was held October 13-16, where over 1,500 members of the climate change adaptation community from…Continue Reading Dr. Dittrich Presents at Adaptation Futures 2025 (New Zealand)
UPOMA Making Connections & Careers
Who is UPOMA? University of Portland Operations Management Association When did you form? (begin operating at UP) UPOMA was founded in 2007 by KayLynne Baumann, even before the OTM major officially launched in 2008. At the time, KayLynne had taken courses in operations and project management and wanted a way for students to explore the…Continue Reading UPOMA Making Connections & Careers
Alumni Spotlight ~ Michael Williford (MBA ’16)
QuickTakes Q&A ~ Brief Bio (background): Originally from North Carolina, I’ve lived in Portland for over a decade now and am grateful for this wonderful city and surrounding nature. I have a passion for helping others, surfing, board games, animals, and life itself! Why did you select University of Portland for your degree program? I…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight ~ Michael Williford (MBA ’16)