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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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)
Scholarship Day ~ 2025 Awards
University of Portland School of Business Dean’s Award Excellence in Accounting Excellence in Economics Excellence in Finance Excellence in Marketing Excellence in Operations and Technology Management Outstanding Entrepreneur Scholar…Continue Reading Scholarship Day ~ 2025 Awards
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
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