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: Student Experiences
UPOMA Making Connections & Careers
Who is UPOMA? University of Portland Operations Management Association When did you form? (begin operating at UP) UPOMA was founded in 2007 by KayLynne Baumann, even before the OTM major officially launched in 2008. At the time, KayLynne had taken courses in operations and project management and wanted a way for students to explore the…Continue Reading UPOMA Making Connections & Careers
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)
Alumni Spotlight ~ Lauren Kerr
QuickTakes Q&A ~ Please share a brief Bio: My name is Lauren Kerr. I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and graduated from UP in 2020 with a degree in Economics and a minor in Sustainability. At UP, I loved being involved on campus—serving as President of Alpha Kappa Psi, leading campus tours,…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight ~ Lauren Kerr
Course Highlight ~ BUS 539
Another Win for UP Business ~ Publishable Papers BUS 539. Research Methods in Finance. Taught by University of Portland School of Business Finance professor, Dr. Arjun Chatrath teaches this advanced class that focuses on empirical analysis of financial and economic data. The objective of the course is to produce publishable papers for attendees. The first…Continue Reading Course Highlight ~ BUS 539
Finance Students Take 2nd at PAIA
A Win for UP Students University of Portland School of Business finance students comprised of a four-member team including: Max Daniels (Senior), Shane Fuse (Sophomore), Chelsey Chan (Sophomore), and Toby Okoji (Sophomore), participated in the first annual Alternative Pitch Competition for the Portland Alternative Investment Association (PAIA) last month and placed second overall! The prize for second…Continue Reading Finance Students Take 2nd at PAIA