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Professor Linda Barkacs: A Ray of Light in the Courtroom and the Classroom
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
For over 20 years, Professor of Business Law Linda Barkacs has been a staple at the University of San Diego School of Business. She is known for illum…
Meet Our Experts: Colin Campbell, Assistant Professor of Marketing
Monday, September 16, 2019
Colin Campbell is an assistant professor of marketing at the USD School of Business with years of research and consulting experience specializing in d…
Ahlers Center Brings the World to USD
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Big companies are investing more and more in a customer’s lifetime value, or the total revenue that one customer represents to a company over a …
MS in Real Estate Alum Builds Business and Personal Bridges in the Epic Entrepreneurship House
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Recently, Master’s in Real Estate alum, Trevor Jensen ‘08, was included in a San Diego Union Tribune feature on six millennial entrepreneu…
Meet our Experts: Assistant Professor in Economics, Alison Sanchez
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Educators are driven by the altruistic cause of making a positive impact on someone's life, and this is especially true of Assistant Professor of Econ…
Jennifer Gee ‘17 Featured as 30 under 30 in 'Inside Supply Management'
Monday, June 24, 2019
Recently, USD School of Business alumna, Jennifer Gee, was featured as a '30 under 30' supply chain professional in the industry magazine, Inside Supp…
Director of Graduate Accountancy Programs and Professor of Accounting Diane Pattison Creates an Accounting Legacy at USD
Monday, June 17, 2019
Joining the University of San Diego in 1986, Academic Director of Graduate Accountancy Programs and Professor of Accounting Diane Pattison has created…
SIBC President, Deep Bedi '11, Named Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Intrapreneurship is the ability to be an entrepreneur within a large organization. But spend five minutes with Deep Bedi, and you’ll quickly see…
Brewing Up Business
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Bryan Carpenter ’07 (BAC/BBA) is enthusiastic about suds. That makes perfect sense, given that he’s the self-proclaimed “c…
From Jamaican Roots to Growing up with Kaizen, USD Professor of Economics Jason Campbell is Bringing New Perspectives to the Classroom
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Originally from Jamaica, Assistant Professor of Economics Jason Campbell moved to the U.S. at age 18 to pursue his undergraduate studies in economics …
Sudeeptha Jothiprakash '16 : A Head in the Cloud at Amazon
Thursday, March 14, 2019
After witnessing disappointing business practices at a research and development company in India, Sudeeptha Jothiprakash ’16 was intrigued by th…
Nichole McManus Masters Taxation at USD
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
USD School of Business alumna Nichole McManus talks about the opportunities that opened up to her, both here and abroad, once she decided to study acc…
Transfer Student and Mom, Carolyn Doty, Finds Her Place at USD
Friday, February 1, 2019
USD School of Business transfer student and accounting major, Carolyn Doty, shares how she tackles life as both a busy mom and hard-working student --…
USD Ranks #1 in California for Business, Management and Marketing by College Factual
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Students planning to earn an undergraduate business degree can attend a top-ranked school in California by choosing the University of San Diego, accor…
Sarah Panis ‘12: Fearless Female, Leader and Entrepreneur
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
USD alumna Sarah Panis (Marketing ‘12) is well known throughout the San Diego community not only for her flourishing business acumen and leaders…
A Blindingly Bright Future: Cameron Markowitz '18
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Navy veteran Cameron Markowitz ‘18 joined the military at the age of 19 and served six years as an aviation rescue swimmer, door gunner and crew…
Anthony Gurule Makes Transition from Military to Academia through MS in Global Leadership Program
Friday, July 27, 2018
Current Master of Science in Global Leadership (MSGL) student, Anthony Gurule, shares why he chose to study at USD School of Businees and how the MSGL…
James Brennan '96
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Moving Forward, Giving Back: Advice from One of San Diego’s Most Successful Entrepreneurs USD School of Business alumnus James Brennan is not…
Professor of Impact Forges New Path
Friday, May 11, 2018
With one brief look at Professor Deborah Kelly’s biography, it’s easy to understand why her economics courses fill up so quickly and stude…
Upcoming Marketing Maven: Briana Josephs '18
Friday, May 11, 2018
Briana Josephs embodies the University of San Diego’s pillars of ingenuity, service and dedication. As a senior student majoring in marketing, i…
CEO of Success
Monday, April 23, 2018
When you meet Mary Ann McGarry, you know you’re in the presence of someone very special. Warm, congenial, and quick to laugh, behind her winning…
The Shark Tank Superstar
Friday, April 20, 2018post has video
MBA alumnus Stephan Aarstol, founder and CEO of Tower Stand Up Paddle Boards, used his class assignments to develop his business plan. After…
Businesswoman of Impact: Caitlin Teno '18
Friday, April 13, 2018
With a major in marketing and a minor in leadership, Caitlin Teno ’18 is a well known fearless leader in the USD community. Teno’s resume …
The Chess Master
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
The wall in Justin Crachy’s office at Solar Turbines holds a large whiteboard illustrating various models innovating for his company’s sup…
A Driving Force for Social Good
Friday, March 2, 2018
Amitkumar (Amit) Kakkad, Assistant Professor of Operations Management, and Director at the Center for Peace and Commerce is taking changemaking to the…
From 'Yes Man' to Serial Entrepreneur
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
University of San Diego School of Business alumnus, Nathan Resnick ’16 has become a powerhouse in the entrepreneurship community. Only a few yea…
Real Estate Maven
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
During her 2800-mile road trip from Long Island to San Diego, 21-year-old Michelle Muñiz had a lot of time to contemplate her future. “I …
Supply Chain Explorer
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
For centuries, the word “Amazon” conjured images of a journey filled with challenge and mystery. For those early explorers whose curiosity…
The (Not-So) Mad Man
Thursday, January 4, 2018
For Kenny Bates, associate professor of marketing, standing on the edge of a canyon in Switzerland, poised to jump is just part of the journey. Withou…
The Future Torero of Wall Street
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Usually, being a college student in California is something people dream of. But early on in his college career, Alex Hernandez ’18 (Finance) re…
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