We are pleased to announce that thanks to our Strategic Planning Committee, led by Associate Dean Alicia Ingersoll, our college has adopted new Mission, Vision, and Values Statements. | |
MISSION STATEMENT
We empower aspiring business leaders to elevate their communities.
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VISION STATEMENT
To be the foremost opportunity-driven school of business and economics in the Intermountain West, that elevates students through transformative and impactful business education.
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VALUES STATEMENTS
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Leadership: We inspire ethical leadership grounded in courage, trust, and principled decision-making that benefits both current and future generations.
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Collaboration: We unite stakeholders to expand knowledge, solve complex challenges, and spark global opportunities that strengthen our impact.
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Innovation: We advance the frontier of business knowledge through novel research, transformative pedagogy, and sustainable real-world impact.
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Excellence: We strive to be distinguished for our exceptional high-impact teaching, research, and service.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ERIK HOGGE ON HIS MASTERS DEGREE!
Please join us in congratulating Erik Hogge, our Lead Academic Advisor, who graduated in December from Weber State University with his Master’s of Professional Communication. Erik’s accomplishment reflects his dedication to professional growth and effective communication, and we’re proud to celebrate this milestone with him. Way to go, Erik!
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BRYANT THOMPSON - PRESIDENTIAL EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD
Congratulations to Bryant Thompson of the Business Administration & Marketing Department on receiving the Presidential Excellence in Teaching Award. This prestigious honor recognizes Bryant’s outstanding commitment to student learning, innovative instruction, and excellence in the classroom. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and the positive impact he continues to make on our students and college community.
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ARTICLE: Superstar Effects in the WNBA: Is Caitlin Clark the first WNBA Superstar?
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JOURNAL: Journal of Sports Economics
| | In their research, Drs. Gnagey and Koford of the Economics Department explore the economic phenomenon of superstar effects within professional women’s basketball and examine whether Caitlin Clark’s emergence has transformed the WNBA’s market outcomes and fan engagement. They find Clark's impact on attendance is larger than Michael Jordan's was in the NBA. | | | |
ERIC SMITH - SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING, FINANCE & TAXATION
Commentary Featured in The Salt Lake Tribune
Dr. Smith's opinion piece in The Salt Lake Tribune offers thoughtful insights on Weber State University’s presidential search and the opportunity it presents to strengthen institutional commitments to free expression and academic values.
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NEW SUPPLY CHAIN TEXTBOOK: SAVING MONEY, IMPROVING LEARNING
The Supply Chain Management faculty have published a new textbook, The Business Behind the Business: An Introduction to Supply Chain Management, which was released last semester (Fall 2025). Written by Evan Barlow, Francois Carrier, Hugo DeCampos, Ben Neve, and Shane Schvaneveldt, this free, open educational resource will be used in SCM 2050 – a required course for all GSBE students.
The textbook supports Goddard and WSU initiatives to expand affordable learning resources, saving students nearly $40,000 annually in textbook costs. Packed with case studies, active learning exercises, and faculty best practices, it’s designed to enhance student learning and connect classroom concepts with real-world supply chain management.
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EXPLORE ACCOUNTING WITH WSU ALUMNI: A RECORD-BREAKING EVENT!
The annual Explore Accounting with WSU Alumni event, held on January 13, was an incredible success and the most impactful one yet. Students packed the room - literally standing room only - to hear from an outstanding panel of accounting alumni who shared real-world insights on the industry, career paths, and the latest trends shaping the profession. The energy, engagement, and thoughtful questions from students made it a truly memorable afternoon. Special thanks to Lisa Hopkins, the School of Accounting, Finance & Taxation faculty and staff, and our incredible panel of alumni experts for making this year’s event such a standout experience.
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GODDARD BUSINESS & ECONOMICS MAJORS & CLUBS FAIR
The Goddard Business & Economics Majors & Clubs Fair , held January 29th, was a huge success and a great celebration of everything WeberBiz has to offer. The first floor of the Wattis Building was buzzing all day as students connected with faculty, advisors, and student leaders, explored majors and clubs, and discovered new opportunities to get involved. With strong turnout, great conversations, free food, and lots of WeberBiz pride on display, it was an energizing and memorable day for everyone. A big thank-you to all the departments, faculty, staff, and students who helped make the fair such a standout event for our college community!
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MARKETING CLUB GETS CREATIVE
Marketing students got the chance in January to learn Adobe skills from a Graphic Designer on WSU's Marketing and Communications team. The students will now use those skills to create logos as part of a competition that will end in February.
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STARKS SCHOLARS CONNECT WITH THEIR GENEROUS DONOR
A few of our Goddard Business & Economics students were chosen as Starks Scholarship students. They will get the opportunity this semester to take a leadership course from Bryant Thompson. It kicked off in January with guest lecturer Steve Starks and David Moses, where they learned about resilience, forgiveness, kindness, courage, and emotional intelligence.
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WILDCAT INVESTORS: GROWING KNOWLEDGE AND WEALTH
The Wildcat Investor Club has kicked off strong this semester. Their portfolio is in a good place and their membership is higher than ever. This club, although housed in the School of Accounting, Finance & Taxation, is open to all Weber State students, regardless of major.
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MBA STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: LORENA THORNBURG NAMED ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Congratulations to Lorena Thornburg, one of our MBA students, on her new role as Assistant Director of the Military Affiliated Student Center at Weber State University. This important position supports military-connected students and their families and reflects Lorena’s leadership, dedication, and commitment to service. We are proud to see our MBA students making a meaningful impact on campus and beyond. Congratulations, Lorena!
| | | | BUSINESS CENTERS IN ACTION | | The Goddard School of Business & Economics is home to 4 business centers. Here is what they have been busy doing. | |
CENTER FOR TAX EDUCATION & RESEARCH:
FREE TAX PREP THROUGH THE VITA PROGRAM
Sponsored by the Center for Tax Education and Research, the The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program kicks off on Monday, February 2, offering free tax preparation services to community members through the tax deadline. Supervised by their professors, Weber State students gain hands-on, real-world experience while helping individuals and families prepare and file their taxes at no cost. This program is a great example of experiential learning in action—serving our community while preparing students for professional success.
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CROSSROADS ECONOMICS CENTER
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UNDERSTANDING GENERATION Z WITH BRENDA ANDERSON | Wildcat Economics
Latest episode: Generation Z with Brenda Anderson from Career Sight! Check it out!
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CEC SPRING BOOK CLUB: The CEC's Spring semester book will be "Cracks in the Ivory Tower: the moral mess of higher education” by Jason Brennen and Philip W Magness. Meetings are set to begin in February and will end in April with a visit from the author.
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TACO-bout ECONOMICS: Starting in January, the CEC sponsors a "Taco-bout Economics" lunch every Monday. Students can come and eat tacos and learn about Economics and the degrees available.
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HALL GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER
Wildcat Microfund: The Microfund Impact Report will be sent out in February! Sign up today to receive your copy.
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MOYES CENTER FOR SUPPLY CHAIN EXCELLENCE
NETWORKING WITH PROFESSIONALS: In February, Supply Chain students will have the chance to network with alumni and professionals in the supply chain field.
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