Business student Ishan Arora looks back on his degree
After four extremely busy years, the bachelor of commerce grad thinks fondly about travel, extracurriculars and friendships
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Two ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ 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 ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ 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 ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ 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
¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ 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 ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ 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)
¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ 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 ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ 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 ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ 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.