Fifty-seven teams entered the 2015 AICPA Accounting competition and our team from the University of Portland finished second, held recently in Durham, North Carolina. The UP students’ finish earned a $3,000 award for the University, and the team received a $10,000 award to be split among team members. The team called NorthWest Accountants consisted of…Continue Reading UP NorthWest Accountants take 2nd Place
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THANK YOU PILOTS!
Congratulations to UP’s NorthWest Accountants for making it to the AICPA National Finals! Lance Chee, Issac Mansuetti, and Connor Ward will be competing in North Carolina for the National Championship! Way to go guys! Check out their semi-finalist video proposal here!:…Continue Reading THANK YOU PILOTS!
5 Things You Might Not Know About LinkedIn
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It’s no secret – LinkedIn is an absolutely invaluable networking tool and a must-have for business students. Think you know everything about LinkedIn? Think again! Read on for some cool tips inspired by Linkedin guru (and UP student) Anna Taylor. 1. Your work is never done. Just like your resume, think of your Linkedin profile as…Continue Reading 5 Things You Might Not Know About LinkedIn
Senior Capstone Project Gives Back to the Community
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Senior business students gave back to the Portland nonprofit community through their Senior Capstone classes. Dr. Sam Holloway led the students in a live case study with local nonprofit organizations, including The Shadow Project, St. Andrew Nativity School, Menucha Retreat and Conference Center, and the Red Sea Church. Students were tasked with developing an innovative, cost…Continue Reading Senior Capstone Project Gives Back to the Community
Are You Mock(Interview)-ing Me?
There comes a time in every business student’s life where they must face the indescribable horrors of a mock interview. Or, as some others might see it, an extremely helpful experience that gives insight into the real world job finding process. Mock interviews may sound scary but they are a relaxed experience intent on helping,…Continue Reading Are You Mock(Interview)-ing Me?
Introducing Ian Parkman
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Meet the newest member of our Marketing team! His expertise lies within the areas of knowledge-based product innovation, the creative industries, product design and corporate image and reputation. Ian D. Parkman is an assistant professor of marketing at University of Portland. Before joining UP he held the same position at Loyola University Maryland. He has…Continue Reading Introducing Ian Parkman