Business News Archive 2024
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PhD Program 40th Anniversary Alumni Profile: Meet Olubunmi Faleye, ‘02
With a distinguished academic career in finance, spanning corporate governance and labor economics, this Alberta 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 Alberta 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 Alberta School of Business community.Ìý
Bridging the Gap: Alberta 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 Alberta School of Business PhD program, and the surprising paths his research has taken.
How can disruptive algorithms be tamed?
Alberta 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
Alberta 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 Alberta School of Business.
Celebrating Four Decades of Excellence: The Alberta School of Business PhD Program Turns 40
As the Alberta 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 Alberta 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 Alberta School of Business
Robin Lee specializes in the study of social/behavioral finance and corporate finance
Researcher focused on effects of emerging technologies joins Alberta 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 Alberta School of Business
Awards and Accolades - April to June 2024
Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta 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 Alberta 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 Alberta School of Business
The newly appointed assistant prof. is set to start on July 1
Making up for lost time
Business grad embraces a spirit of experimentation in post-COVID studies
Prof. Emily Block’s new book showcases the power of business in rebuilding post-conflict and other challenging communities
Business on the Edge is drawn from nearly two decade’s worth of experiences from a popular class she co-founded
Unlocking the power of data with artificial intelligence
The faculty’s new AI Centre for Decision Analytics is transforming the way we use data to make better decisions
Creditors lose when consumer debtors misreport income
Canadian debtors have an incentive to manipulate their data when filing for bankruptcy, U of A researchers say.
College of Social Sciences and Humanities profs play key roles in academic journals across fields
Academic journals are vital in expanding human knowledge — here’s how some CSSH faculty members are contributing to this area
Firms embracing diversity may trade short-term pain for long-term gain
Companies may need to prepare as they adjust to culture shifts, business professor finds.
The research is in: Here’s how creative ads affect purchase intention for new products
Advertising creatively can significantly affect consumer processing of ads and subsequent brand responses, according to a new study co-authored by Alberta School of Business marketing professor Paul Messinger.
Awards and Accolades - January to March 2024
Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni from January to March 2024
From Commerce Student to CEO: Pamela Allen's Journey of Leadership, Inclusion, and Empowering Women in Finance
Join Pamela Allen, MD Financial Management CEO and Alberta School of Business alum, as she opens up about her inspiring journey from commerce student to becoming the first female CEO in the financial management industry.
A conversation with Mustafa Ali: An advocate for diversity and entrepreneurship
Mustafa Ali, MBA '22, talks about the importance of diversity and reputation in the business world and his commitment to support founders and entrepreneurship in the community.
Exploring a future in postsecondary
Collaboration with local organizations brings Indigenous high school students to Alberta School of Business for day of programming
When winners are losers: why symbolic rewards may backfire
Singling out employees for praise may bring out a subversive side in co-workers, study suggests.