Ten days ago, Woody (William) Kincaid, an MBA business student at the University of Portland, missed his Negotiation Skills BUS 523 class for a very exciting reason. He traveled to Hayward Field, also known as TrackTown USA, in Eugene to participate in the US Olympic Track & Field trials. He ran in the 5000m event, not…Continue Reading Woody Kincaid missing class for an exciting reason!
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Mac’s List – Sold Out Event at UP
The Pamplin School of Business partnered with Mac’s List to host New Directions in Non-Profit: Career Skills for the future. We are thrilled to report that this was a sold out event with 153 people, alumni and people from the community, in attendance. Our panelist consisted of our panelists are Amy Eaton, Lester Thompson, Stephen…Continue Reading Mac’s List – Sold Out Event at UP
Our UP Prof. Debra Stephens receives a glowing endorsement on her new book.
Professor Debra Stephens, along with Associate Professors Bill Barnes and Greg Hill, have come together to write a new book. Amazon describes it as, “an alternative to traditional textbooks for graduate students. Shorter than competing books, but no less rigorous, this book also includes unique material on vulnerable consumers and ethics. Balancing a strong academic foundation…Continue Reading Our UP Prof. Debra Stephens receives a glowing endorsement on her new book.
Maddie Blood – Internship leads to full time position
Maddie Blood graduated with her Operations and Technology Management degree and we are thrilled that she accepted a full time position with Pacific Seafood. Maddie was offered the full time position after she completed her internship in the summer of 2015. She had great things to say about the company and her internship experience. We…Continue Reading Maddie Blood – Internship leads to full time position
Winners Announced – $100K Venture Competition
This year thirty-four teams participated in the $100K Challenge Venture Competition. We want to thank all our judges, mentors, sponsors, faculty and staff that helped to make the event a success and prepared the students for their outstanding presentations. All the judges reported the presentations were more advanced than any in previous year and the choices…Continue Reading Winners Announced – $100K Venture Competition
Founder’s Day 2016
Founder’s Day is a UP tradition where we celebrate the past, where we honor our leaders and the future where our best and brightest students showcase their research as undergraduates. We followed a few students and faculty to see what they are up to this year. Dr. Naveen Gudigantala and his students, Janelle Li, Mace Provost,…Continue Reading Founder’s Day 2016