QuickTakes Q&A ~ Brief Bio (background): Colleen Murray is an experienced leader and consultant, drawing on more than 25 years in executive leadership, operations, and human resources. As the founder of Ops-ology LLC in Portland, Oregon, Colleen partners with professional service and sustainability focused organizations to deliver fractional operations and project-based work. Prior to launching her own firm, Colleen spent…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight ~ Colleen Murray (MBA ’07)
Spending Too Much on Clothes? ~Dr. Kolay provides Expert Insights
University of Portland School of Business Professor, Dr. Brian Adams Source: WalletHub (Featuring Dr. Kolay) What tips do you have to help people avoid overspending on clothes? First, actually know the dollar amount we are spending on clothes in a given time period. Instead of just having a rough ballpark idea, adding up the amount…Continue Reading Spending Too Much on Clothes? ~Dr. Kolay provides Expert Insights
Dr. Holloway Appointed to IAB
International Advisory Board of the Faculty of Economics (IAB) Mission The IAB’s mission is to advise the Faculty on international strategy and help strengthen its global relationships. They aim to: Coordinator of the IAB Board: Benedetto Cannatelli As Coordinator of the International Advisory Board (IAB) for the Faculty of Economics at Università Cattolica del Sacro…Continue Reading Dr. Holloway Appointed to IAB
New! University of Portland Executive Education: Competing in the Age of AI – Strategy, Execution & Ethics
Competing in the Age of AI – Strategy, Execution & Ethics What: A new University of Portland Executive Education Program called: “Competing in the Age of AI – Strategy, Execution & Ethics.” This education program is designed for leaders and decision-makers who want to drive AI adoption within their organizations while gaining practical, hands-on experience…Continue Reading New! University of Portland Executive Education: Competing in the Age of AI – Strategy, Execution & Ethics
UP Business & The Epicenter (Women’s Global Sports Summit)
📸 The Epicenter: Women’s Sports Summit Leadership Conference Barb Bloom-Groshong, J.D., University of Portland School of Business Senior Instructor, attended The Epicenter of Women’s Sports Summit, Leadership Conference at Nike World Headquarters on July 25, 2025, on behalf of the business school. Her involvement in the local sports community underscores the school’s commitment to integrating business and sports…Continue Reading UP Business & The Epicenter (Women’s Global Sports Summit)
Faculty Friday ~ UP Business Professor Spotlights
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…Continue Reading Faculty Friday ~ UP Business Professor Spotlights