Contributed by Ricardo Lopez How did a business graduate degree help you? I originally attended UP as an international undergrad student from Mexico City. As I was graduating with a Finance degree, I was lucky enough to find a job that was compatible with my work visa requirements. That job as an analyst for RVK,…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Ricardo Lopez (MSF ’17)
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New Year Virtual Sessions added!
Don’t miss your chance to start the new year off with new connections and information through our Learning Labs series and Informational sessions. Informational sessions dive deeper into program specifics, cover scheduling and application process. Learning Labs offer an opportunity to hone in on a particular area that you are looking to foster in your…Continue Reading New Year Virtual Sessions added!
Alumni Spotlight: Lisa McCaffrey
How has earning an MBA helped you? Once, during the third round of interviews, I was asked, “What is the most strategic thing you’ve ever done?” I had not considered the question before, but it was an easy answer for me, ‘Go back to school to get my MBA’. It was in a summer class,…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Lisa McCaffrey
Alumni Spotlight: Julie Stillwell Culp
Why did you choose UP’s Pamplin School of Business? I was in a high school graduating class of 650 students. I was attracted to the University of Portland because of the small community. The School of Business had faculty that were interested in my education and not just their research. I was impressed with the…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Julie Stillwell Culp
Faculty Spotlight: Rex Kim
How long have you been involved with UP/Pamplin School of Business? My involvement with the school began in 2007 when I was invited to the UPIA (University of Portland Investment Association), which is a student managed investment club. Dr. Brian Adams asked me to come to these meetings to provide my thoughts on how the…Continue Reading Faculty Spotlight: Rex Kim
MSOTM Students Place 6th in the Annual MIT Operations Simulation Case Competition
On April 5th through April 8th, graduate students Kevin Mowrey, Noah Schutte, and Ragnar Hartmann participated in the Annual MIT Operations Simulation Case Competition. The competition was a 72 hour factory simulation, with every 12 minutes real time signifying a full simulated day. The team worked out of the Franz Hall Bloomberg Room, rotating two…Continue Reading MSOTM Students Place 6th in the Annual MIT Operations Simulation Case Competition