Paseka Faculty Arioglu Co-authors Article

Dr. Emrah Arioglu, Assistant Professor of Finance in the Paseka School of Business, recently co-authored a research article published in the prestigious peer-reviewed journal SAGE Open. The study, “Narcissism, Audit Market Competition and Audit Quality: Evidence from the Chairpersons of Audit Firms,” examines how narcissistic leadership within audit firms can negatively affect audit quality. This publication is featured in a […]

Dr. Kenyon Williams presents at Minnesota Percussion Day

Dr. Kenyon Williams, Chair of the School of Performing Arts and Professor of Percussion at MSUM, was invited to present two percussion clinics this past Saturday, Jan. 3rd at the Minnesota Percussion Association Day of Percussion.  Held annually in Minneapolis, the MPA Day of Percussion provides over 500 high school musicians the opportunity to participate in a full day of […]

Carlson Publishes Edited Volume on AI in Education

Dr. Kristen Carlson, Associate Professor in the Department of Leadership and Learning and Director of Teacher Education, has published an edited scholarly volume, Ethical, Legal, and Pedagogical Perspectives on AI in Education, through IGI Global Scientific Publishing. The book brings together international scholars to examine ethical, legal, and pedagogical considerations surrounding artificial intelligence in K–12 and higher education, with particular […]

Welcoming New Faculty and Staff to the Dragon Community

Happy New Year! Looking back on Fall 2025, we see that many Dragon employees joined us last semester! The stories (below) about new faculty and staff came about through interviews with students. We invite you to read these fun Q&A’s and see photos to recognize new teammates and welcome them, albeit belatedly, to the Dragon Community. The list above does […]

Recognizing Lauren Kupfer with Dragon Pride

We recognize Lauren Kupfer, assistant to the VP of enrollment management & strategic initiatives, for her leadership in a campus climate feedback session. Lauren heard concerns and fostered a fruitful discussion with empathy and approachability. “It leads me to believe that she is proud to be a Dragon and wants to see the university succeed,” Jeff Salinas-Jenni says. Thank you, […]