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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 Alberta 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 Alberta 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.

Beyond Aesthetics

Uncovering the connection between distinctive product design and market performance

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.

Holiday message from Dean Vikas Mehrotra

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. 

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

a group of high school students are participating in Junior Achievement programming at the Alberta School of Business

How Can Organizations Minimize Conflict in Polarized Environments ?

New research from the University of Alberta’s Alberta School of Business shows how organizations can best minimize intra-organizational conflict in environments where intractable conflict exists between groups with highly polarized and opposing views.

a group of high school students are participating in Junior Achievement programming at the Alberta School of Business

Director expertise has a direct impact on corporate sustainability, study shows

Findings from Alberta School of Business researcher Lukas Roth demonstrate that change in US firms is driven by directors with sustainability expertise gained from board experiences in foreign countries.

a group of high school students are participating in Junior Achievement programming at the Alberta School of Business

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.