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April 21, 2026

PSB Student–Faculty Research Paper on Tipping Fairness Receives Best Paper Award at International Academic Conference

A student–faculty research team from the Paseka School of Business was honored with the Best Conference Paper Award (Undergraduate Research) at the 2026 Korea-America Hospitality & Tourism Educators Association (KAHTEA) Conference, held in Los Angeles, CA, on April 16–18. The study was developed through a collaborative effort among Maddie Moen (Marketing student), Ralf Mehnert-Meland, J.D. (Business Law faculty), and Dr. […]

Academic Conference
April 16, 2026

Entrepreneur Najam Usmani receives MSUM Foundation Distinguished Alumni Award and presents on campus April 17

Najam Usmani (finance ’93) is an MSUM Foundation 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awardee. He has built a global, cross-industry career while mentoring thousands. Najam became one of the first 500 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers, recognized by Bill Gates. He built nearly 400 retail locations, rose to the top ranks of tax preparation companies nationwide, and has hired, trained and influenced more […]

College of Business, Analytics & Communication
April 15, 2026

Dr. Siwei Zhu and co-authors Publish a Study in Creativity and Innovation Management

Dr. Siwei Zhu at Paseka School of Business and co-authors Dr. Koen (Stevens Institute of Technology), Dr. Bertels (College of Staten Island, CUNY), and Dr. Skvoretz (University of South Florida) have had their manuscript accepted for publication in Creativity and Innovation Management (SCImago SJR: Q1). Using data from top biochemical scientists at Exxon Mobil, the study finds that while the […]

Employee News
April 13, 2026

Alum and Greater F-M Economic Development Corp. CIO John Machacek receives an MSUM Foundation 2026 Dragon Impact Award

John works to support entrepreneurs, build relationships, and navigate the Fargo-Moorhead business ecosystem. From an economic perspective, John thinks progression in diversity is a major advantage for the Fargo-Moorhead area. “All of us strengthen our community and contribute to the positive environment that the Fargo-Moorhead area has.” Read the full story on MSUM’s story site. Share on social: Do you […]

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