Business analytics and basketball, go together like eggs and bacon! In today’s world of sports, analytics have become more important as organizations use predictive analytical models and information systems to gain a competitive advantage on the field. The NBA for the second year in a row, will host the NBA Hackathon on September 23 –…Continue Reading Two UP friends get together to tackle the NBA Hackaton in NY!
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Adjunct Instructor, Shari Dunn brings her executive expertise into the classroom!
Shari Dunn is a adjunct instructor who will be teaching our 515 Social Venture Management class in the Spring of 2018. She is a former news anchor and attorney as well as the current Executive Director for Dress for Success Oregon. Shari is a board member of the Women’s Foundation of Oregon and the Oregon…Continue Reading Adjunct Instructor, Shari Dunn brings her executive expertise into the classroom!
Despite taking one class at a time, the Masters of Operations & Technology Management program helped me stand out!
I am truly honored to have been selected for the OTM Faculty Annual Scholarship award. I have felt a strong connection to this program ever since OTM was formally announced as a major for undergraduates (back in late 2007, I believe). Until that point I was undecided on my major. Nothing in the business school…Continue Reading Despite taking one class at a time, the Masters of Operations & Technology Management program helped me stand out!
Prof. Min Yu explores Mergers and Acquisitions in Blood Banking Systems
Did you know that blood has an expiration date? Platelets last 5 days and blood cells 42. Just like the fruits and vegetables you buy at the store, it is all perishable. As we know, we usually need more during a crisis situation but in recent years there has been a drop in the unpredictable…Continue Reading Prof. Min Yu explores Mergers and Acquisitions in Blood Banking Systems
PSOB Alumni literally having a blast all over the world!
The Fourth of July is an exciting time for James Souza, who is the CEO and president of Pyro Spectaculars by Souza, a family owned company. He has taken his craft of fireworks to a new and rapturous level. This week alone, during the Independence Day celebrations, some 18 million people will attend 127 events…Continue Reading PSOB Alumni literally having a blast all over the world!
Pamplin School of Business receives the Seven Seals Award from the ESGR for supporting Veterans.
The University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business has been awarded the Seven Seals Award for their support of military personnel. Robin Anderson, dean of the Pamplin School, and Dave Romero, director of the University’s Air Force and Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), accepted the award at the Northwest Military Employer Summit on Friday,…Continue Reading Pamplin School of Business receives the Seven Seals Award from the ESGR for supporting Veterans.