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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.

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.

From student to senator
On a journey that began as one of a small number of women in her commerce class, Joan Cowling has always paved her own way forward.

Dave Filipchuk to receive 2023 Canadian Business Leader Award
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PCL Construction will be recognized for his innovative vision and entrepreneurial spirit.

Awards and Accolades - November and December 2022
Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni in November and December 2022.

Awards and Accolades - September and October 2022
Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni in September and October 2022.

Capacity. Capital. Connection: Building better opportunities for women entrepreneurs
A conversation with Marcela Mandeville, CEO of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs