Prof. Jon Down explains how his life is different from the one he envisioned.

Be willing to get out of your comfort zone even though it is not an easy thing to do. Doing so will allow you to experience new things, gain knowledge, and more confidence in yourself. You probably do not know what career path you want to follow, so getting yourself out there, meeting new people,…Continue Reading Prof. Jon Down explains how his life is different from the one he envisioned.

UP Alum achieves dream goals through personal introspection, on the road less traveled.

Micah Bobiak graduated from the Pamplin School of Business in 2016 and is happily employed at Audigy Group. While his progress has been continuous, it has not been linear! His story is one of true inspiration and determination that is to be admired and emulated. Micah has not lived an ordinary life. He grew up…Continue Reading UP Alum achieves dream goals through personal introspection, on the road less traveled.

Prof. Mark Meckler on Classic Institutional Theory and Parkinson’s Law in the war on Parking Permits in Portland!

Prof. Mark Meckler

People sure are funny about money! We’re weird about money. So why should we expect government to be any different? A few weeks ago the line outside the Portland State University Ben & Jerry’s stretched from the shop to the PSU Recreation Center and then looped back around a few weeks ago, when the ice…Continue Reading Prof. Mark Meckler on Classic Institutional Theory and Parkinson’s Law in the war on Parking Permits in Portland!

University of Portland Alum Monica Enand of Zapproved taking the city by storm!

Monica Enand

Last year, the Women of Influence Awards Luncheon honored the top 26 women from every industry and profession, women who have made a difference in their communities, blazed a trail and are leaving their mark on Oregon. University of Portland Alum, Monica Enand was one of these women. She has changed the face of the…Continue Reading University of Portland Alum Monica Enand of Zapproved taking the city by storm!