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
Category: Nonprofit Spotlights
Serving the Poorest of the Poor ~ Cross Catholic Outreach
What does your nonprofit do? (Mission) Cross Catholic Outreach is a Catholic ministry dedicated to serving the poorest of the poor through the compassion of Christ. We work hand in hand with bishops, priests, sisters, and lay missionaries in more than 30 countries to meet both material and spiritual needs—offering food, clean water, safe shelter,…Continue Reading Serving the Poorest of the Poor ~ Cross Catholic Outreach
Transforming lives through building courts and cultural exchange ~ Meet Courts for Kids
What does your nonprofit do? (Mission) In 2006, a community in the Philippines reached out to us with a simple request: a safe space to play sports. That first court sparked something much larger. Since then, word has spread, and hundreds of communities have contacted us with the same dream. They come to us with…Continue Reading Transforming lives through building courts and cultural exchange ~ Meet Courts for Kids
Nonprofit Spotlight ~ Ray Keen (MBANP ’14)
Why did you select the University of Portland School of Business for the MBA in Nonprofit Management (MBANP) program? I chose the University of Portland School of Business because it came highly recommended by leaders I deeply respect—most notably, Steve Moore, then Executive Director of the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. His endorsement prompted me to…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight ~ Ray Keen (MBANP ’14)
North South Foundation Partnership Continues!
UP Welcomes North South Foundation to Campus Again ~Contributed by Dr. Naga Vemprala, UP Operations & Technology Management Professor Collaborating with the North South Foundation (NSF) for the second consecutive year to host their annual educational contests was incredibly rewarding. The Portland chapter event was a resounding success, with over 100 families joining us at…Continue Reading North South Foundation Partnership Continues!
Nonprofit Spotlight ~ Annie Cole (MA HESA ’18, EdD ’21)
You are an alumna of University of Portland – Why did you choose UP? Before I became a graduate student at UP, I joined the campus as a staff member in the Shepard Academic Resource Center. Being a first-generation college student myself, with a background in social work, I knew I wanted to help guide…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight ~ Annie Cole (MA HESA ’18, EdD ’21)