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
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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
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)
UP Business & The Epicenter (Women’s Global Sports Summit)
📸 The Epicenter: Women’s Sports Summit Leadership Conference Barb Bloom-Groshong, J.D., University of Portland School of Business Senior Instructor, attended The Epicenter of Women’s Sports Summit, Leadership Conference at Nike World Headquarters on July 25, 2025, on behalf of the business school. Her involvement in the local sports community underscores the school’s commitment to integrating business and sports…Continue Reading UP Business & The Epicenter (Women’s Global Sports Summit)
Meeting the Future Business Leaders of America ~ Oregon FBLA
The State Business Leadership Conference The Oregon FBLA State Business Leadership Conference (SBLC) is the premier event for Oregon’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members, teachers, alumni, and business supporters. Taking place on April 4, University of Portland School of Business was excited to partner once again, attend and meet thousands of young business…Continue Reading Meeting the Future Business Leaders of America ~ Oregon FBLA