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Governor Kotek appoints Pamplin School Dean Dr. Michael DeVaughn to the Port of Portland Commission

Business

On June 16, the Oregon Senate approved Governor Kotek’s appointment of Dr. Michael DeVaughn to the Port of Portland Commission.

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University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business MBA Program Earns Multiple Top Rankings for 2022-23

Business

Awards and Rankings

The Pamplin School of Business at University of Portland continues to rank among the best part-time MBA programs, earning accolades for its flexible graduate programs.

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University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business MBA Program Earns Multiple Top Rankings

Business

Awards and Rankings

The University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business continues to rank among the best, recently earning multiple accolades for its flexible MBA programs geared toward helping business professionals navigate the challenges of today’s world. The latest recognitions continue a multi-year string of business education honors focused on The Bluff.

Michael L. DeVaughn

University of Portland Names Dr. Michael DeVaughn as New Dean of Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. School of Business Effective July 1

Business

The University of Portland (UP) has completed its search for a new Dean of the Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., School of Business, today naming Michael L. DeVaughn, Ph.D., to the position effective July 1. Dr. DeVaughn becomes the successor to Dr. Robin Anderson, who retired in June 2020.

Ryan Jarvis

Student Wins for Safe Dosage Invention

Business

Portland Magazine

After his first-place win in UP’s 2020 Pilots Venture Challenge invention track, accounting major and Entrepreneur Scholar Ryan Jarvis ’21 took second place in the 2020 Invent Oregon State Finals in the fall.

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University of Portland alumni Rachel Rapinoe ’08, DJ Widmer ’02 make Portland Business Journal 40 under 40 list

Alumni

Business

The Portland Business Journal Forty Under 40 class for 2020 includes University of Portland alumni DJ Widmer ’02 and Rachel Rapinoe ’08. Both were chosen from a pool of 300 Portland-area entrepreneurs, innovators, and rising stars in the local business community.

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University of Portland announces 2020 Faculty Award Winners

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The University of Portland’s Committee on Teaching and Scholarship is pleased to announce the 2020 Faculty Award winners.

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UP Cash Flow Club to host Financial Self-Care Week

Business

In honor of Financial Literacy Month, the UP Cash Flow Club has created a new, virtual series to help UP students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni. The Financial Self-Care Week will run from Saturday, April 18, to Friday, April 24, with online workshops available once a day during the evening.

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Pamplin School of Business to host Women in Business Showcase on March 11

Business

The University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business will host the Women in Business Showcase on March 11, 2020 at the Portland Art Museum. Presented by Cambia Health Solutions and the Bauccio Lecture Series, the event returns for the second time after its debut last year.

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University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business named a Best Business School by The Princeton Review

Business

Awards and Rankings

The Pamplin School of Business’ Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at the University of Portland has been named to The Princeton Review’s list of Best Business Schools 2020. One of 248 on-campus MBA programs included nationally, the Pamplin School of Business was selected based on academic excellence and additional institutional data.

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After the fire: Researching the economics of climate change adaptation at Multnomah Falls

Portland Magazine

Business

Engineering

Two years after a devastating fire in the Columbia River Gorge, Pamplin School of Business economics professor Ruth Dittrich—an expert in the economics of climate change adaptation—and a team of students spent the summer conducting research to help the US Forest Service better understand where to focus trail maintenance and rehabilitation efforts.

Thomas Iwasaki

Entrepreneurial spirit takes root in Thomas Iwasaki '14

Franz Center

Business

Portland Magazine

Alumni

Entrepreneur Scholar alum Thomas Iwasaki '14 designed a customizable bluetooth speaker for his project and went on to a career at Nike. He's now the co-creator of Usonia, a business data company.

Vail Horton

Vail Horton uses Entrepreneur Scholar program to launch innovative crutch, found a non-profit

Portland Magazine

Business

Philosophy

Alumni

Franz Center

International Languages and Cultures

A life-long user of crutches, Vail Horton knew first-hand the need for an ergonomic crutch. With a team of fellow Entrepreneur Scholar students at University of Portland, he founded Keen--an innovative crutch company. He now runs a non-profit.

Travis Vetters

More Ties that Bind: Gus Little and Travis Vetters

Portland Magazine

Alumni

Business

Athletics

After Travis Vetters successfully donated a kidney to his friend and baseball teammate Gus Little, the connection between them remains strong.

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Pamplin School of Business to host “Wine, Beer & Spirits: Portland’s Past, Present & Future” event, Wednesday July 24

Business

The Pamplin School of Business will present “Wine, Beer & Spirits: Portland’s Past, Present & Future” on Wednesday, July 24 from 4-7 p.m. at Cerulean Winery (1439 NW Marshall St). The event is sponsored by the Bauccio Lecture series.

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University of Portland presents 2018-2019 Faculty Awards, May 7

Performing and Fine Arts

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Theology

Philosophy

Business

The University of Portland’s 2018-2019 Faculty Awards were presented on Tuesday, May 7, at the annual Faculty Awards Dinner.

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Three UP alumni featured in Portland Business Journal’s 2019 “Forty under 40” list

Alumni

Business

Communication Studies

Three UP alumni are featured in the Portland Business Journal’s annual “Forty under 40” list. This list features the “game-changers, move-makers and forces of the future” executives in the Portland area.

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Pamplin School of Business to host “The Business of Real Estate” event, April 18

Business

The Pamplin School of Business Education Series will present “The Business of Real Estate” on Thursday, April 18, 4 -7 p.m., at Pilot Wealth Management (601 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 1930).

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Pamplin School of Business receives top rankings

Business

The University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business was ranked best part-time MBA program in Portland by U.S. News & World Report. The Pamplin School of Business’ part-time MBA program is ranked #109 out of 475 possible schools, according to rankings released March 12.

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Pamplin School of Business ranked top MBA program in Oregon according to Study.com

Business

The Pamplin School of Business was ranked #20 in the nation by Study.com as part of their Top 50 MBA Schools list. The University of Portland placed higher than any other school in Oregon. Selection for the list was based on academic and career resources for MBA students, the quality of education in business, faculty, and more.

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University of Portland instructor Shari Dunn named “Executive of the Year” by Portland Business Journal

Business

The Portland Business Journal recently named University of Portland instructor Shari Dunn as one of their “Executives of the Year.” Dunn is the executive director of Dress for Success Oregon, a nonprofit organization that provides a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women achieve economic independence in work and in life.

Women in Business Showcase

Pamplin School of Business launches Women in Business Showcase

Business

The University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business will launch its first Women in Business Showcase on March 11, 2019, at the Portland Art Museum.

Businessman and philanthropist George E. Swindells, longtime donor and former member of the University of Portland Board of Regents, passes away at age 85

Development

Business

George E. Swindells ‘55, Regent Emeritus of the University of Portland and a longtime institutional supporter, passed away Wednesday, September 26 at the age of eighty-five.

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Katherine Phillips Durham ’88 and Brian Dexheimer ’84 inducted into Pamplin School of Business Hall of Fame

Business

Alumni

Katherine Phillips Durham ’88 and Brian Dexheimer ’84 are the two newest inductees into the Pamplin School of Business Hall of Fame. They join 11 other Hall of Fame members. The Hall of Fame was created 2009 when the Pamplin School of Business celebrated its 75th anniversary.

Dr. Art Schulte

Funeral Mass of the Resurrection for Dr. Arthur A. Schulte, Jr. on Saturday, September 29

Business

The University of Portland mourns the passing of one of its most ardent supporters and legendary figures when Dr. Arthur A. “Art” Schulte, Jr., died peacefully at his home on Monday, September 24, after a lengthy illness.

Shyla Spicer

Shyla Spicer becomes first in her tribe to graduate with M.B.A.

Business

Graduate student Shyla Spicer is about to become the first member of the Yakama Nation tribe of the Columbia River’s Wanapum people of Celilo Falls to graduate with a Master of Business Administration.

Jim Etzel '85

Jim Etzel ’85 named Executive Director of Oregon Sports Authority

Athletics

Business

Alumni

University of Portland alumni Jim Etzel '85 (Marketing, Management & Communications) was recently announced as the new Executive Director of Oregon Sports Authority.

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Lynn S. Le ’11 named to Forbes Magazine’s “30 Under 30”

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Alumni

Business

Entrepreneur and sports marketer Lynn S. Le ’11, has been named to Forbes Magazine’s “30 Under 30 Retail and E-Commerce Class of 2018.”

University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business named a Best Business School 2018 by the Princeton Review

Business

Awards and Rankings

The Pamplin School of Business’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at the University of Portland has been named to the Princeton Review’s list of Best Business Schools 2018.

Mike and Arlette Nelson

Michael and Arlette Nelson commit $10 million to strengthen programs and enhance the campus of the University of Portland

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Portland businessman Michael E. Nelson ’76, a member of the University of Portland Board of Regents, and his wife Arlette have made a $10 million gift to enhance the campus infrastructure and support academic programs, the University announced Friday.

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Kunal Nayyar ’03, actor staring in the CBS television comedy The Big Bang Theory, returns to the University of Portland on October 11

Business

Alumni

Performing and Fine Arts

Actor and alumnus Kunal Nayyar '03, currently staring in the hit CBS television comedy The Big Bang Theory, returns to the University of Portland for a public conversation on October 11.

Pamplin School of Business awarded Seven Seals Award

Pamplin School of Business awarded Seven Seals Award

Business

The University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business has been awarded the Seven Seals Award for their support of military personnel.

UP Regent Pat Johnson '86 honored among "2017 Women of Influence"

Awards and Rankings

Business

Communication Studies

Alumni

Patricia (Pat) K. Johnson, a member of the University of Portland’s Board of Regents, will be honored this April by the Portland Business Journal at the 14th Annual Women of Influence 2017 Awards.

University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business ranked top part-time MBA program in Oregon by U.S. News & World Report

Awards and Rankings

Business

The University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has been ranked 84th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, which today released its 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Grad School rankings. The Pamplin School of Business is ranked highest out of Oregon institutions that offer part-time MBA programs.

UP alumna Monica Enand ’05, MBA receives Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

Alumni

Business

UP alumna Monica Enand ’05, MBA in finance, received the Entrepreneurial Achievement Award during the Oregon Entrepreneurial Network's 2016 Tom Holce Entrepreneurship Awards on October 26. Enand was one of 20 finalists chosen from 141 nominees.

Michael Williamson '18

Michael Williamson '18 competes at University Start Up World Cup

Business

Franz Center

University of Portland senior finance major Michael Williamson was awarded runner up in his category for his business venture, Sentri Performance, at the finals of the University Start-Up World Cup, held Friday, October 7, in Copenhagen, Denmark.

University of Portland ranked 7th in the West

University of Portland ranked 7th in the West by 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings

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Business

Awards and Rankings

For the 22nd consecutive year, the University of Portland has received a top-ten ranking by U.S. News & World Report, which today released its 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The University is 7th out of 124 institutions listed in the “Regional Universities – West” classification.

University of Portland accounting students place second in national competition, held in Durham, North Carolina

Business

Awards and Rankings

Isaac Mansuetti, Lance Chee and Connor Ward finished second in the 2015 AICPA Accounting Competition, held recently in Durham, North Carolina. The UP students’ finish earned a $3,000 award for the University and a $10,000 award to be split among team members.

UP business professor Sam Holloway receives Ascendant Scholar Award from the Western Academy of Management

Business

Awards and Rankings

Sam Holloway, a professor in the University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business, has received the Ascendant Scholar Award from the Western Academy of Management.

Gus Little and Travis Vetters

Gus and Travis

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Alumni

Portland Magazine

Athletics

Nursing

Gus Little was in desperate need of a kidney transplant. His former baseball teammate Travis Vetters gave him one. Is this the ultimate University of Portland "story"? Editor Brian Doyle says yes.

University of Portland alumnus John Becic '52 gives $100,000 to establish professorship in accounting and help with upgrades of Joe Etzel Field

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Business

Athletics

University of Portland has received a $100,000 gift from alumnus John N. Becic, who graduated in 1952 with a degree in accounting.

University of Portland receives $75,000 from Elizabeth Cebula to help fund the Entrepreneur Scholars Program and the Dean’s Leadership Initiative

Business

Development

Franz Center

The University of Portland has received a $75,000 gift from Elizabeth Cebula, whose family has long and supportive ties to the University. Cebula’s gift will help fund the Entrepreneur Scholars Program and the Pamplin School of Business (PSOBA) Dean’s Leadership Initiative.

Pamplin School of Business Launches second online course, Marketing Intelligence, as part of continuing education certificate, Master Strategist Certification: Craft Beer Business

Business

Students anywhere in the world can now learn the art and science of marketing by studying the craft beer industry through the second online course offered by the University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business.

University of Portland accounting team advances to national finals

Awards and Rankings

Business

Four University of Portland accounting students won the regional round of the KPMG Case Competition, held in Chicago, Ill., January 17-18.