Asper School of Business News Archive

January 24, 2024 — 
The Asper School of Business has appointed its latest distinguished professorships to two faculty members. Dr. Paul D. Larson now holds the CN Professorship in Supply Chain Management, and Dr. Gady Jacoby now holds the Bank of Montreal (BMO) Professorship in Finance.

January 17, 2024 — 
WestJet begins recovery after cancelling 464 flights over four-day stretch due to extreme cold

January 16, 2024 — 
Asper MBA alum Pablo Reich [MBA/02] is the executive vice president of Arconas, a Canadian manufacturer and distributor of high-performance furniture for airports and passenger terminals in North America. Reich has built on the company’s legacy of sustainability, all while growing a successful business in a unique market.

January 15, 2024 — 
The inaugural Emerging Researcher Spotlight symposium on February 1 offers a compelling look into new and developing areas of research at UM.

January 10, 2024 — 
Kathleen BlueSky [MBA/15] has always been driven by a desire to uplift Indigenous people and create more sustainable, just systems in her community.

January 5, 2024 — 
Alnaser’s story is international, already spanning an impressive portion of the globe. It is by engaging with diverse perspectives, cultures and people that he finds self-acceptance.

January 4, 2024 — 
Global News: Japanese company considering Manitoba for $1.6B lithium ion battery facility

December 22, 2023 — 
From alumni ambition and student success, to excellence in experiential learning and continued innovation in program development, the Asper School of Business has put forth a landmark year of storytelling. We’ve compiled some of the most popular stories of the year, showcasing the best of Asper in 2023.

December 18, 2023 — 
Winnipeg holiday shoppers embrace creativity amid budget challenges

December 13, 2023 — 
Manitobans benefit more from programs, not tax cuts: economics prof.