Alumni Spotlight: Joe Barhoum (MBA ’09)

What are you doing now? (as a UP alumnus) I founded a sales-focused consultancy where I help organizations build out their sales pipeline and go-to-market strategy. This involves hiring/developing the right salespeople, engineering outstanding processes, and leveraging the right-fit technology. Why did you choose UP Pamplin for your MBA? I chose UP Pamplin primarily for…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Joe Barhoum (MBA ’09)

Alumni Spotlight: Jim Calko (MBA’14)

Jim Calko is an experienced consultant and heads Agile Services at The Gunter Group. For more than 18 years, Jim has been leading diverse teams in the military, high-tech manufacturing, eCommerce and health care sectors. Jim graduated from the Pamplin School of Business in 2014 with a Masters in Business Administration. Jim was born and…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Jim Calko (MBA’14)

Alumni Spotlight: Samuel Diedrick (MBA ’21)

Samuel Diedrick is an experienced operations and project management professional with a strong background in the maritime transportation industry, naval logistics and renewable energy. Sam graduated from the University of Portland Pamplin School of Business, December 2021, with a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Operation and Technology Management. Sam was born and…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Samuel Diedrick (MBA ’21)

Q&A with Dr. Eom

What do you teach (will teach for Summer)?  I teach mostly OTM juniors, seniors, and MSOTM students in Database Management, Systems Analysis & Design, and Healthcare IT Management.  I also teach Introduction to OTM for MBA and MSOTM students.  During each summer, I teach Introduction to OTM and Healthcare IT Management.  In all my courses,…Continue Reading Q&A with Dr. Eom

The Hollywood Star News: University of Portland students help with local Nonprofit Tax Prep

The Hollywood Star News,  the North East local Portland community paper, features Dr. Teri Miller, Pamplin School of Business Professor at University of Portland and her students who work towards becoming volunteer tax prepares for local nonprofits. View article here…Continue Reading The Hollywood Star News: University of Portland students help with local Nonprofit Tax Prep