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Two ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business grads celebrate their degrees with an epic trek
Before convocation, Luke Talman and Olivier Haley biked across New Zealand, covering 1,850 kilometres of rough terrain and facing challenges along the way
Rory Waisman, ‘25 PhD, put on a large-scale study on how consumers make decisions, and how to influence them
Waisman is set to graduate from the ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business this summer
Kathryn Byron: From burnout to breakthrough
Kathryn Byron shares how her MBA helped rekindle her passion for work and life
Case closed, future open: Marlow Pfeifer, BCom ‘25
A Futures Fund Scholar and case competition standout, Marlow Pfeifer helped reignite student life at the ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business after the pandemic, making a lasting impact along the way.
Get to know...Colin Trepanier
Learn about Colin Trepanier's favorite way to spend his weekends, his favourite TV shows, and more!
UAAC Students File 1,600 Free Tax Returns for the Community
This year, UAAC’s student-run Tax Clinic filed over 1,600 returns. It’s a hands-on way for students to build skills while making a real difference.
PhD Program 40th Anniversary Alumni Profile: Evelyn R. Micelotta, ‘15
Evelyn R. Micelotta, PhD ’15, brings an academic lens to the legacy and identity dynamics at play in family businesses — territory made famous by HBO’s Succession — as well as various phenomena of organizational life, from corporate social irresponsibility to innovation post succession.
Building models and algorithms for enhanced emergency medical services
ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business Dean, Vikas Mehrotra sits down with Winspear Chair Armann Ingolfsson to talk about how his research addresses our society’s grand challenges.
Cameo Hanlon: From athlete to entrepreneur
Business grad and varsity athlete shares her path to entrepreneurship
From window shopping to global store design: how one BCom grad found his lane in retail marketing
After nearly 12 years at Nike and now leading global visual merchandising at lululemon, Nick Nemish, BCom '09, shares how intuition, agility and a love of fashion shaped his career — including designing a Team Canada pop-up for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Awards and Accolades - January to March 2025
Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni from January to March 2025
PhD Program 40th Anniversary Alumni Profile: Meet Vaughan Radcliffe, '95
From auditing to AI, Vaughan Radcliffe, PhD ’95, has spent his career pushing the boundaries of accounting research. Now a professor at Ivey Business School, he reflects on the role of expertise in an increasingly automated world — and why curiosity and originality still matter.
How cities grow (or not)
ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business professor Guozhong Zhu and his colleague have developed a model that describes how a suite of factors determine volatility in the housing market
Get to know...Anna Martyniak
Learn about Anna Martyniak's favorite way to spend her weekends, her favorite travel destination, and more!
Trade deals, tariffs, and trade wars: Research sheds light on currency risks and vulnerable economies
Business researcher Colin Ward investigates the economic forces at play amidst current trade tensions
From classroom to custom bras: How one alumna is reshaping lingerie to put women first
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate Ruhee Dhillon, BCom ’04 and founder of Rubies Bras, who made it her mission to support women — not just by creating bras that truly fit, but by challenging the idea that women should conform to what’s available, rather than demand what they deserve.
Everyone starts as a beginner
U of A MBA grad shares how she made the leap from English literature major to tech CEO
Pretrial detention increases rate of household insolvency, U of A study finds
Financial burdens fall on family members of defendants
PhD Program 40th Anniversary Alumni Profile: Meet Ujwal Kayande, ‘98
Ujwal Kayande’s PhD scholarship to the ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business in 1998 set the stage for a career spanning top universities worldwide, leadership roles in business education, and advisory positions with major global brands like L’Oréal and T2 Tea.
Get to know...Dianne Targa
Learn about Dianne Targa's favorite way to spend her weekends, her favorite travel destination, and more!
Bringing EPIC Market to Life: Meet Jennifer Keith, ‘11
Jennifer Keith, co-founder of EPIC Market, took inspiration from her global travels and love for variety to create something entirely new for Edmonton. EPIC Market — a five-concept food hall combining elevated dining, innovative drinks, and a sense of community — represents a bold leap from her corporate career into entrepreneurship.
Get to know...Sary Abulmona
Learn about Sary Abulmona's dream dinner guest, his inspiration and more!
Unlocking the power of AI: insights from the ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business
Discover how AI and data analytics are transforming industries and decision-making.
PhD Program 40th Anniversary Alumni Profile: Meet Kris Hoang, ‘13
From navigating Edmonton’s vibrant culture to wading through Antwerp’s historic sewers, Kris Hoang’s research journey is as dynamic as her successful career, blending global collaboration, mentorship, networking, and a passion for advancing accounting practices.
Beyond Aesthetics
Uncovering the connection between distinctive product design and market performance
PhD Program 40th Anniversary Alumni Profile: Meet Olubunmi Faleye, ‘02
With a distinguished academic career in finance, spanning corporate governance and labor economics, this ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business PhD alumnus reflects on the lasting impact of theory-grounded research.
Get to know...Alice Beauchesne
Learn about Alice Beauchesne's dream dinner guest, her inspiration and what's she's found during her time as an academic department coordinator for the school.
Properly designed niche policies can have a tonne of positive spillover effects, suggests research by U of A professor Mohamad Soltani
A recent paper by Soltani and his colleagues finds the US Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program’s benefits went beyond its target demographic
Rethinking success: challenging archaic career advice in academia
Emily Block’s research shows that the advice often given to business scholars is limiting and does not reflect the incredibly varied pathways toward true success
Who we spend time with — and why it matters: PhD researchers share new insights
The 27th annual Business PhD Research Conference celebrated innovative ideas and fostered collaboration across disciplines.
PhD Program 40th Anniversary Alumni Profile: Meet Tyler Wry, ‘12
Now a venture capitalist as well as an academic, this ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business PhD alumnus studies social entrepreneurship and impact investing, conducting research that spans diverse global contexts—from the Baltic nations to East African refugee camps and beyond.
Get to know...Ashley Zwack
Learn about Ashley Zwack's passion for horses, her comforting go-to shows and how her dog Finley helps brighten the ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business community.Ìý
Bridging the Gap: ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business Hosts 3rd Annual City Building Conference
The event shines new light on how industry partners, community leaders and government officials can better interface to address the challenges and opportunities currently impacting the ‘city building’ space.
PhD Program 40th Anniversary Alumni Profile: Meet Alan Webb, ‘01
From pioneering work in management control systems to practical, field-driven research, this distinguished professor reflects on his career, the impact of the ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business PhD program, and the surprising paths his research has taken.
How can disruptive algorithms be tamed?
ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business researcher shows how to reduce the undesirable effects of algorithms that affect so many aspects of our lives.
U of A launches resource for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship and research
This emancipatory entrepreneurship ecosystem for research and data collection aims to understand barriers to success for the 2SLGBTQi+ community and unlock new potential to enable entrepreneurial action.
U of A students train their energy on making Edmonton more affordable
ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business’s innovative Impact Series opens its third round
PhD Program 40th Anniversary Alumni Profile: Meet Tulin Erdem, ‘93
As the Leonard N. Stern Professor of Business at NYU and former editor-in-chief of the Journal of Marketing Research, this accomplished alumna reflects on her impactful research and the support she received from the ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business.
Celebrating Four Decades of Excellence: The ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business PhD Program Turns 40
As the ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business PhD Program celebrates its 40th anniversary, it stands as a testament to decades of innovation, research excellence, and its enduring impact on shaping business academia for generations to come.
How Data-Driven Decisions Can Improve Health Outcomes
Ilbin Lee's research at the ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business explores how modeling different patient groups can lead to better treatment plans and improved healthcare decision-making.
Internationally trained finance researcher joins ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business
Robin Lee specializes in the study of social/behavioral finance and corporate finance
Researcher focused on effects of emerging technologies joins ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business
Bryan Spencer’s study on cryptocurrency manipulation publishes this summer
Expert in ESG incentives and supply chain management joins ASB faculty
Minjia Li brings a global perspective to the Department of Accounting and Business Analytics
New finance professor keen to instil in students the importance of fixed income
Colin Ward also brings expertise on intangible capital, foreign currency trading to ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business
Awards and Accolades - April to June 2024
Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni from April to June 2024
The IDeaS Conference
Global IdeaS/Algorithmic Organizing Conference: Bridging Social Science and Data Analytics for an AI-Driven Future.
Joanna Li looks forward to enriching the ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business with expertise in strategic management and organization theory
The newly appointed assistant professor brings fresh perspectives and innovative research to the ASB community
An experienced economist with an international focus, Jay Hyun brings a great deal of knowledge to the ß÷ßäÉçÇø School of Business
The newly appointed assistant prof. is set to start on July 1