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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.

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