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. Ralph Flick from PLU’s School of Business. Their research project investigated the use of artificial intelligence in human resource management, with an emphasis on new business practices within the Pacific Northwest region. A summary of their findings can be found in this research abstract. Ben Merrill (left) and Prof. Ralph Flick are the Summer 2020 Benson Research Fellows Dr. Michael Halvorson announced the fellowship and spoke on behalf of the Innovation Studies steering committee, which

3 Reasons to Get an MBA Posted by: Catherine Chan / May 28, 2021 May 28, 2021 There are many types of graduate business degrees — finance, accounting, human resource management, organizational leadership, to name a few — but the traditional MBA has recently seen an uptick in interest from professionals in diverse fields.Let’s get right to it: here are several reasons you should consider getting an MBA now.More and more mid-career professionals are going back to school for an MBAIn 2020, MBA

to a wide range of careers in social service and mental health agencies, as well as on preparing graduates to become certified as school counselors. The public health program prepares graduates to respond to contemporary challenges in public health at the local, regional, national, and global levels. PLU’s AACSB-accredited MBA program focuses on strategy and innovation, and offers optional concentrations in healthcare management, technology and innovation management, entrepreneurship and closely

survey was conducted at 102 colleges by the Healthy Minds Network. The survey found 43% of college students reported experiencing depression and 34% reported anxiety. They also found that 30% of undergrads were unsure of where to go on campus to access mental health care. “There are so many big milestones that we have in life, and going to college — if you choose to do so — is one of them,” says social work major and Phi Alpha Honor Society president Koa Beck ’23. “But when that growth is interrupted

accessible, affordable, and sustainable health care services with a combination of western and eastern medicine,” is an expression the values of the PLU community as he sees them. “The conversations and people at PLU forced me to grow as a human and as a future health care provider,” he said. “In essence, it is not enough to serve the people, if you are not serving all of the people, and especially if you are not serving individuals in greatest need.” He added, “PLU is community and care. I believe that

April 1, 2013 Six business students participated in the 2013 International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition this spring. From left to right: Zach Grah, Jordan Dahms, Cameron Holcomb, Arne-Morten Willumsen, Iren Atemad and Karrie Spencer. Photo by John Froschauer. The Real World (with a Safety Net) By Steve Hansen and Chris Albert Assistant Professor of Management Kory Brown has a plaque on his office wall commemorating his participation nearly 20 years ago in a business simulation

COPE Health Scholars Program Posted by: nicolacs / November 11, 2021 November 11, 2021 The Health Scholar Program is a training program tailored to individuals interested in pursuing or seeking to advance their career in health care. Our program allows students to gain firsthand experience in both clinical and administrative healthcare settings as an integral part of the care delivery team. In their role, Scholars learn to provide basic patient care alongside nurses, physicians, and other

COPE Health Scholars Program Posted by: nicolacs / November 11, 2021 November 11, 2021 The Health Scholar Program is a training program tailored to individuals interested in pursuing or seeking to advance their career in health care. Our program allows students to gain firsthand experience in both clinical and administrative healthcare settings as an integral part of the care delivery team. In their role, Scholars learn to provide basic patient care alongside nurses, physicians, and other

graduate school at Portland State University to gain her master’s degree in education with a concentration in counseling. She then went on to earn certification in personal management from Portland State in 1986. As one of her closest friends and PLU college roommate for three years, Nowadnick said, “we knew early on that [psychology] was her first love.” After graduating from Portland State, Wold worked in the counseling field for six years, helping kids and teens who had been sexually abused or had

weight room renovation and expansion. He also spearheaded a proactive Title IX audit that led to a plan for equitable operations, created innovative varsity programs in esports and competitive dance and cheer, and negotiated sponsorship deals with Collegiate Sports Management Group, Gatorade, BSN Sports, and two charter bus companies. “I’m excited for Mike to lead our athletic department,” said Head Volleyball Coach Kevin Aoki. “He has a proven track record of success at the Division III level and