Professor Presentations ~ Dr. Leavenworth DuFault
What do a tiny Newfoundland fishing village and a public policy conference in Washington, D.C. have in common? This summer, Dr. Beth Leavenworth DuFault bridged that distance with her presentation at the 2025 American Marketing Association’s Public Policy Conference.
She was invited to speak to share her research (co-authored with Dr. John Schouten of Memorial University of Newfoundland) based on a 6-year immersive ethnography with a social enterprise that teaches heritage fishing skills and “blue foods” sustainability to youth, newcomers, and tourists.
The paper they presented, “Caught Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea,” shows how marketing and public policy can either hinder or help such community-based efforts to thrive. The work reflects the University of Portland’s commitment to ethical engagement, environmental justice, and scholarly impact beyond the classroom.
Professor Appointments ~ Dr. Eom
Dr. Mike Eom has been appointed President-Elect of the Society of Information Management (SIM Portland Chapter). His term will officially begin in September 2025.
Dr. Eom states, “This is a full-circle moment for me, as I first joined SIM PDX in 2005 while serving as an assistant professor at the University of Portland. From the very beginning, the SIM PDX community welcomed me with open arms, offering mentorship, camaraderie, and unwavering support. You have all played a significant role in the success of my career, the OTM program, and our OTM students, every step of the way. I am deeply indebted to so many of you. To the leaders and members of the SIM Portland Chapter: thank you for your trust, support, and belief in me. I’m excited to work with and for you. Let’s keep making differences!”
There are 39 chapters and expanding (including Toronto, Canada) and Dr. Eom is only the 2nd academic elected as the Chapter President. View the full Board of Directors >> Here. Congratulations Professor Eom!
Professor Publications ~ Dr. Adams
Dr. Adams was tapped by WalletHub to provide expert insights on their “Best Credit Cards to Build Credit” series. Read full article here >>