Sports Law Speaker Line-Up Sarah Spain, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning sports journalist, host of iHeart podcast “Good Game with Sarah Spain,” former ESPN radio/TV analyst John Torris, Executive Vice President, RAJ Sports (owners of the NWSL’s Portland Thorns and WNBA’s Portland Fire), former NFL, NBA, MLB executive Ann Schatz, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Sports Play-by Play…Continue Reading Sports Business Speaker Series ~ Sports Law (Spring 2026) Announced
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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)
Alumni Spotlight ~ Colleen Murray (MBA ’07)
QuickTakes Q&A ~ Brief Bio (background): Colleen Murray is an experienced leader and consultant, drawing on more than 25 years in executive leadership, operations, and human resources. As the founder of Ops-ology LLC in Portland, Oregon, Colleen partners with professional service and sustainability focused organizations to deliver fractional operations and project-based work. Prior to launching her own firm, Colleen spent…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight ~ Colleen Murray (MBA ’07)
Faculty Awards Celebration ~ 2024-25
FACULTY AWARDS CELEBRATION ~ UP School of Business (Academic Year 2024-2025) Congratulations to faculty earning tenure and promotion to Congratulations to faculty earning promotion to Professor: Congratulations to faculty for successful post-tenure Periodic Review: Faculty Years of Service: Faculty Sabbaticals: 2025-2026 Faculty and Staff Award Winners Excellent Undergraduate Academic Advising & Mentorship Award Winner Outstanding…Continue Reading Faculty Awards Celebration ~ 2024-25
Course Highlight ~ BUS 539
Another Win for UP Business ~ Publishable Papers BUS 539. Research Methods in Finance. Taught by University of Portland School of Business Finance professor, Dr. Arjun Chatrath teaches this advanced class that focuses on empirical analysis of financial and economic data. The objective of the course is to produce publishable papers for attendees. The first…Continue Reading Course Highlight ~ BUS 539
MBA Capstone Event ~ Highlights
Guest Speaker Success ~ Dr. Sam Holloway, University of Portland School of Business professor, teaches the MBA Capstone course, “Strategic Issues and Applications in Management” (BUS 580) and always provides opportunity to bring experiential learning to life. On April 7, Dr. Holloway invited alumnus, Kevin O’Brien (’04,) Managing Director BMO Capital Markets, to speak to…Continue Reading MBA Capstone Event ~ Highlights