From student to senator
On a journey that began as one of the only women in her commerce class, Joan Cowling has always paved her own way forward
News
Recent Posts
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.
Busy ER departments leading to added healthcare costs and workloads
Emergency room doctors in Edmonton and across the country are sounding the alarm about the dire state of ER wait times and services. Now, a new study out of the University of Alberta is showing overburdened emergency rooms are also leading to hidden costs and workloads.
Thunder Bay's biggest Halloween party is back. Organizers hope it brings some magic downtown
Halloween has become big business across Canada, overtaking Easter as the second-biggest spending holiday in Canada after Christmas, according to Heather Thomson, executive director at the University of Alberta's Alberta School of Business Centre for Cities and Communities.
Tricks, trips and trends: Halloween is becoming a big-spending holiday
In fact, the spooky season has now overtaken Easter as the second-biggest spending holiday in Canada after Christmas, according to Heather Thomson, executive director at the University of Alberta's Alberta School of Business Centre for Cities and Communities.
'A vicious cycle': Study shows overburdened hospital ER affects wider health-care system
In June, the Alberta Medical Association said that a high volume of patients and depleted staff have led to "disastrous overcrowding" of emergency rooms in the province.
How does overcrowding in the ER affect a hospital's health care system
U of A professor Mohamad Soltani studies the impacts of an overcrowded ER on our health care system
Capacity. Capital. Connection: Building better opportunities for women entrepreneurs
A conversation with Marcela Mandeville, CEO of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Awards and Accolades - July and August 2022
The start of a new academic year feels like the perfect time to revive the monthly Alberta School of Business Awards and Accolades where we celebrate the achievements of business faculty, staff, students and alumni. This edition highlights the achievements of July and August.
Introducing new tenure-track faculty
The Alberta School of Business is excited to welcome new tenure-track faculty!
The Digital Economy Program
Thirteen municipalities in the metro region are working with the students from the University of Alberta to bring business support services to their community. Heather Thompson from Alberta School of Business joined Global News Morning to speak about the digital economy program.
Creating a space for all
Madeleine Durocher’s post-secondary experiences showed her the importance of living authentically and serving with purpose
Keeping the momentum going
Professor Mark Huson prepares to step into his new role as academic director for CDL-Rockies.
Embracing the unique and unusual
How upcoming assistant professor Katie Lafreniere is challenging perceptions in the business community.
Business schools aim to 'build something massive' in Alberta
The ventures that have participated in the CDL-Rockies programming have created $1.7 billion in equity value in just five years. Of that, $535 million was created by Alberta-based companies
why being 'Instagrammable' is the key to getting ahead in business
Heather Thomson, the executive director of the University of Alberta's Centre for CIties and Communities, speaks to Global Edmonton.
U of A business student named 2022 HSBC Women’s Entrepreneurial Leader
Gardner was recognized for her success and inspiration of the community through entrepreneurial leadership.
Shipping container prices fall but the global supply chain crisis persists
Global events, including the current lockdowns in China and the war in Ukraine, are partly responsible for the cut in prices, said Edy Wong, a supply chain professor at the University of Alberta who studies shipping rates.
Management Makeovers in Edmonton
“Some aspects of the management coaching process may include ensuring the intent behind requesting a coach is pure, and that management is prepared to be honest, open, vulnerable and transparent throughout the process,” says Nadine Badry.
Why Cursing in Online Reviews Can Actually Be a Good Thing
Using swear words in an online review can tell readers something about you and something about the product you’re reviewing.
Building Blatchford: Assessing progress on Edmonton's ambitious sustainable community
Finding a critical mass of early-adopters to take on the perceived risk associated with new green building technology — especially in Alberta — may be one reason the Blatchford project has lagged behind initial targets, says real estate expert David Dale-Johnson at the University of Alberta.
Rooted in success
A conversation with Tina Naqvi-Rota, CEO of family-owned Cameron Development Corporation
UCSD Study: GOP counties saw baby boom after Trump's election
The study found that the difference in the first two years of the Trump presidency amounted to between 1% and 2% of the national birth rate. | Runjing Lu
Aurora Cannabis to close Aurora Sky facility in Edmonton
“The market, when it first began, we didn’t know how it would look five years down the road, or even three years down the road,” said Kyle Murray, dean of the Alberta School of Business.
Calgary-based group expanding to Edmonton to help female startup founders get funding
A January 2021 paper by Sahil Raina, assistant professor of finance at the University of Alberta’s School of Business, found that, compared to startups led by men, women-led startups were 63 per cent less likely to successfully exit VC financing through an acquisition or initial public offering when the venture capital firm’s general partners were all male.
Unleashing a higher standard
How Realty Unleashed is stewarding positive change in the real estate industry
Awards and Accolades - March 2022
Celebrating the achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni.
What impacts could a minimum wage hike have in Alberta?
Heather Thomson is the executive director of the Alberta School of Business and said although the rising cost of employees’ pay can have an impact on businesses’ bottom lines, more money in the economy means more people are able to use that business.
Rethinking may be better than resigning when your job shifts under your feet
Adapting to imposed new tasks isn’t easy but can lead to personal and professional growth if employees are supported through the process, new research shows.
From book to business
How an MBA graduate of the Alberta School of Business is transforming communities.
Why the world won’t sanction Russian oil
A post-pandemic world clamouring for raw energy and the domestic politics of inflation mean Russian oil is here to stay — for now.
Advancing change in the cannabis industry
Keenan Pascal is the founder and CEO of Token Naturals, a local company creating greater access in the cannabis industry.
How to Manage a Cooperative Business
Cooperatives can be a sustainable business model. But managing them effectively requires a special approach.
Awards and Accolades - January 2022
Celebrating the achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni.
Owning the category of taste
Local discovery and innovation at the forefront for Jennifer Tkachuk-Tremblay, founder and CEO of Somm.
A message from Dean Kyle Murray
Dean Kyle Murray reflects on another memorable year in the Alberta School of Business.
A year in review: 2021
As 2021 comes to a close and we approach 2022, we take a look back at some of the top stories of the past year.
Edmonton area toy store hammered with anti-mask ‘review bombing’ (CityNews)
The Village Toy Box is facing what’s commonly called ‘review bombing’ on Google after closing their store Saturday in order to stop an anti-vaccine/mask toy drive.
The best business schools in Canada 2021 (University Magazine)
The Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta is one of the world's leading educational and research institutions in business.
Awards and Accolades - November 2021
Celebrating the achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni.
Awards and Accolades - November 2021
Celebrating the achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni.
Breathe Outdoors reaches out to broader, nature-loving customer base in rebranding move (Edmonton Journal)
A decades-old business in Edmonton wants its new name to reflect the experience of fresh air and mental clarity in the outdoors, regardless of enthusiasts’ background or activity.
Small Edmonton natural food stores expect short-term supply gaps this week due to B.C. flooding (Edmonton Journal)
Two Edmonton natural food stores expect some products will temporarily run out this week as distributors find ways to move their goods around B.C.’s flooded transportation routes.
Business schools launch ‘overdue’ efforts to Indigenize curricula
With an imperative for the corporate sector to work with First Peoples globally, MBAs are finally revamping programs.
In the Minds of Mavericks (New Trail)
These aren't your average inspirational quotes
Influential U of A experts rank among world’s most cited
Leading researchers in business, genetics, artificial intelligence, food science and physical activity make the latest global list of the most highly cited in their fields.