First-generation college student McKena Miyashiro, a native of Honolulu, Hawaii, came to the University of Portland, in Oregon, to study economics. She was drawn to the field for two reasons: she believed the quantitative and qualitative skills she would learn would make for a successful career, and studying economics would help her become better informed…Continue Reading McKena Miyashiro featured in Pearsoned blog
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Dr. Sam Holloway heads to the Ohio Craft Brewer’s Conference
Dr. Sam Holloway will be presenting at the Ohio Craft Brewer’s Association Conference (OCBA) with two students, Brian Grafton and Kelly Terwisscha, from our Crafting A Strategy online certificate program. They will be in Cincinnati on February 7th to present “Brewery Growth – Optimizing Design & Funding with your Unique Growth Strategy.” Brian Grafton, R.A. NCARB,…Continue Reading Dr. Sam Holloway heads to the Ohio Craft Brewer’s Conference
Pamplin Business Students get an Etiquette Lesson!
On November 7th, Mindy Lockard came to the University of Portland and gave our Pamplin Professional Preparation Program (P4) students a lesson in the art of business etiquette. Students learned about the American and Continental styles of etiquette as well as the rules surrounding them. An enjoyable lesson and dinner was had by all. Mindy…Continue Reading Pamplin Business Students get an Etiquette Lesson!
Business Journal to publish Pamplin School Professor’s work on the P4!
We are extremely proud to announce that our Pamplin Professional Preparation Program (P4) Director, Professor Gwynn Kolbes has been published for her work and outstanding achievement in this area. The Journal of the Academy of Business Education is a multi-disciplinary journal that is dedicated to enhancing business education through educational research, curriculum development and creative…Continue Reading Business Journal to publish Pamplin School Professor’s work on the P4!
Recognition as Distinguished Chapter by Beta Alpha Psi Board of Directors
We would like to congratulate Professor Cecilia Lin and her students on their successful efforts during the 2015-2016 academic year for being recognized internationally as a Distinguished Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi. Recognition as a Distinguished Chapter is significant and showcases the excellent leadership Professor Lin has shown her students. They far exceeded the baseline…Continue Reading Recognition as Distinguished Chapter by Beta Alpha Psi Board of Directors
University Start-Up World Cup 2nd place – Michael Williamson
Michael Williamson, a senior Finance major, was awarded runner up in his category for his venture Sentri Performance at the finals of the University Start-Up World Cup, held Friday, October 7th in Copenhagen, Denmark. Sentri makes a line of lightweight high performance outdoor wear styled as a ‘hoodie’ specially designed by Michael, and incorporating technical fabric and…Continue Reading University Start-Up World Cup 2nd place – Michael Williamson