Business News Archive 2023
Recent Posts
Awards and Accolades - October to December 2023
Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni from October to December 2023
Charting Success: A Year in Review at the Alberta School of Business
In no particular order, read on for just a small taste of some of the outstanding stories that have come out of the Alberta School of Business this year.
A holiday message from the dean
Dean Vikas Mehrotra reflects on the past year and shares some exciting developments for the Alberta School of Business.
Business PhD students share timely research at U of A conference
Issues included consumer-focused, operational, and philosophical challenges
How Can Organizations Minimize Conflict in Polarized Environments ?
New research from the University of Alberta’s Alberta School of Business shows how organizations can best minimize intra-organizational conflict in environments where intractable conflict exists between groups with highly polarized and opposing views.
Centre for Cities and Communities releases Edmonton’s first downtown streetfront retail report
The centre’s director shares bright solutions based on report’s findings
Let's meet Minjae Kim
Earlier this year, Minjae joined the Alberta School of Business as an assistant professor in the Department of Accounting and Business Analytics.
Bridging Gaps: Isha Godara's Quest for Equality in Education
Selin Simsek, ‘22 BCom, information and outreach coordinator in the Alberta School of Business, had a conversation with Isha Godara, an Alberta School of Business Alumna ,'21 BCom, and co-founder of JIVAM Foundation, an organization provides free education, digital library and an after school program to the children of Kheowali Village in India.
Director expertise has a direct impact on corporate sustainability, study shows
Findings from Alberta School of Business researcher Lukas Roth demonstrate that change in US firms is driven by directors with sustainability expertise gained from board experiences in foreign countries.
Alumna celebrates landmark birthday with scholarship
Although Serena Myles, ‘16 BCom, ‘22 MBA, only earned her MBA a year ago and is still paying off student debt, she decided to start her own scholarship to help business students.
From engineer to entrepreneur
Executive MBA grad Amir Shami shares the power of emotional intelligence in becoming a business leader
Conference showcases the importance of Indigenous Perspectives in business
Indigenous Business PhD Students’ Mini Conference and Gathering brought scholars from around the country together
Getting to know Vice-Dean Trish Reay
As the school's vice dean, Trish Reay is committed to putting people first and supporting the school's cutting-edge teaching and learning, industry-leading research and community outreach.
Awards and Accolades - July to September 2023
Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni from July to September 2023
Faculty profile: Jingxuan Zhang
Jingxuan joins the Alberta School of Business as a tenure-track assistant professor in the Department of Finance.
Faculty Profile: Bohan Song
Bohan joined the Alberta School of Business last month as an assistant professor in the Department of Accounting and Business Analytics.
Awards and Accolades - April to June 2023
Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni from April to June 2023
Changing the narrative, one chapter at a time
A conversation with author and alumna, Janine Rogan
Ingredients for success
Professional chef Peter Keith,‘19 BCom, ‘20 MBA, brings experience in entrepreneurship, community building and the food industry to his new role as director of eHUB Ideas Lab
Introducing Katie Mehr
Katie joins the Alberta School of Business this summer as an assistant professor in the Department of Marketing, Business Economics and Law.
From probation officer to health tech consultant
MBA grad reflects on her non-linear career path
A natural leader
BCom grad reflects on co-founding Women in Leadership and those who inspired her undergrad journey
How playing professional soccer prepared this MBA grad for business school
Upcoming graduate Eddie Edward reflects on some surprising transferable skills
Marketing grad mixes abundant practical experience with creative flourishes
Aleksandra Markiewicz starts L’Oreal internship after convocation
From the Navy to networking
New MBA applied skills acquired in Armed Forces to thrive in business school
Making an impact on the local community
Ashley McKarney, ‘08 BCom and founder of Involvi HR Consulting, is passionate about helping others succeed
Awards and Accolades - January to March 2023
Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni from January to March 2023
The advice I wish had followed in first year
University dropout-turned-business executive shares some words of wisdom with his younger self
Making room for everyone at the table
Joanne Bartolome, ‘17 BCom, is driven by a desire to help fellow women entrepreneurs succeed
Empowering women in business
In honour of International Women’s Day, Selin Simsek, ‘22 BCom, has a conversation with Megan Kwan, a third-year student majoring in business technology management and the VP of marketing for the U of A’s Women in Business, a student club that empowers people, facilitates connections and builds confidence.
Making a difference
Justice Eileen Gillese is giving back to the School of Business that helped launch her career
A conversation with Dr. Marvin Washington
Claire McMillan is a fourth-year bachelor of commerce student and Co-op student intern with the Alberta School of Business Undergraduate Office. In the conversation that follows, she talks to Dr. Marvin Washington about his new role, his observations on race and his thoughts about moving forward in positive ways.
Behind every great business is a great story
The new executive director of the Alberta Business Family Institute on the importance of telling these stories.