FEATURE - NEWS (Graduation) | | Spring Commencement at the Dee Events Center was a wonderful celebration of achievement, perseverance, and new beginnings. We were proud to honor our graduates as they crossed the stage and began their next chapter. | | Each semester, one student from each major is selected by faculty as an Outstanding Graduate. These students are recognized for their academic achievement, leadership, and impact both in and beyond the classroom. Click to read their stories, the mentors who shaped their journeys, and what’s next as they begin their next chapter. | | |
SKY KING
Sky, Associate Professor of Marketing, was named Career Champion for the Goddard School for 2025-26. The Career Champion program acknowledges faculty and staff at Weber State University who have significantly contributed to student career and professional development. These individuals are nominated by their students and awarded based on their career mentoring abilities. A couple of quotes from Sky's students:
"He was the reason I was introduced to sports marketing and lined up my first internship with Weber State athletics. This also led to me getting a position working for the Utah Mammoth!" ~Riley Parker
"Sky is always looking for ways to help me in career...he is selfless in how he looks to help students move forward. That is a huge priority of his." ~Cooper Pugmire
| | The following faculty have successfully gone through review for promotion and /or tenure. The new titles will take effect on July 1, 2026. | | |
JEFF CLEMENTS
Associate Professor of Management Information Systems
NEW TITLE: Professor
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LISA HOPKINS
Instructor of Accounting
NEW TITLE: Senior Instructor
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ALICIA INGERSOLL
Associate Dean, and Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Management
NEW TITLE: Associate Professor with tenure
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ANDREW KEINSLEY
Associate Professor of Economics
NEW TITLE: Professor
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SANDEEP KUMAR RANGARAJU
Associate Professor of Economics
NEW TITLE: Professor
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BRYANT THOMPSON
Professor of Business Administration
Bryant received the Presidential Teaching Excellence Award. This is a prestigious honor presented annually to faculty members, recognizing outstanding teaching, student mentorship, and commitment to student success.
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GODDARD BOOK CLUB
Each semester, the Goddard Book Club chooses 2 books, reads them, and then meets for lunch and a chat. This semester's books were Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt and The Greatest Sentence Ever Written by Walter Isaacson. We love opportunities for faculty, staff, and colleagues across the college to connect, share ideas, and build community.
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| FACULTY RESEARCH & PRESENTATIONS | | | |
ARIEL BLAIR - Business Administration
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Article: Registered report [Stage 2]: Can Agentic Black Women get ahead? An Experiment Revisited
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Journal: Psychological Science (*A-level journal)
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Co-Authors: Lui, C., & Tenney, E. R.
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Article: Teaching Appreciative Inquiry: A Positive Interviewing Approach to Organizational Change
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Journal: Management Teaching Review
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Article: Registered Report: A Replication Examining Occupational Experience and Performance on the Water-Level Task
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Journal: Psychological Science (*A-level journal)
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Co-Authors: Tenney, Elizabeth R., Kylie Rochford, Amelia Stillwell, Coco Xinyue Liu, David Tannenbaum, Marie Hennecke, Jeanine K. Stefanucci, B. Jesse Graham, and Bryan L. Bonner.
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DAVE FOLSOM - School of Accounting, Finance & Taxation
- Served as a panelist presenter for a discussion named "AI Application in Business Research, Education, and Practice." This panel presentation was at the 2026 Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) Annual Conference, sponsored by the Southwest Decision Sciences Institute (SWDSI). Dave was asked to be a panelist presenter for the conference.
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ALICIA INGERSOLL - Associate Dean, and Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Management
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Article: The Diversity Pendulum: Predictors of DEI Shifts in Corporate America
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Journal: Social Problems (*A-level journal)
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GAVIN ROBERTS - Economics
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Article: Cryptocurrency Pseudo Bonds
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Journal: Applied Economics Letters
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Co-Author: Olivia Brown (the Outstanding Graduate for the Goddard School in Spring 2025)
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ECONOMICS STUDENT RESEARCH
At the end of spring semester, Economics students presented their semester-long research projects after months of thoughtful, data-driven work on important economic issues. Impressively, 14 of these students also showcased their research at the Undergraduate Research Symposium, highlighting their commitment, curiosity, and academic excellence. ECON Senior Nick Howard received the Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award for the Goddard School of Business & Economics.
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WEBERSTOCK
Each spring, WeberStock transforms the Student Union Building into a lively celebration where students and visitors can explore programs across campus. We were excited to join the fun this year, connecting with students and showcasing our majors in an engaging, interactive way. Embracing the luau theme, our Goddard Student Ambassadors brought the energy with a pineapple lei toss and limbo challenge, complete with prizes and plenty of Wildcat spirit.
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FACILITIES VISITS
Supply Chain Cats, the student club for Supply Chain Management students, toured several local facilities during spring semester to observe production processes firsthand and see supply chain operations in action.
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A LITTLE ENCOURAGEMENT
During finals week, our students shared kindness and support through our “Wall of Encouragement,” leaving uplifting notes for their fellow Wildcats. It was a meaningful reflection of the positivity, resilience, and community spirit that make WeberBiz students so exceptional.
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JA CITY
During finals season, WeberBiz students traveled to volunteer with JA City, which creates interactive experiences that help young students understand the challenges and rewards of adult life. By guiding 7th graders through real-world financial decisions such as budgeting and the cost of living, our students demonstrated leadership and community impact beyond the classroom.
| | | | We are deeply grateful for the dedication and impact of our student leadership teams this year - the Student Ambassadors, the Weber Entrepreneurs, and the UACPA Ambassadors. Each group played an important role in representing the college, supporting events and initiatives, and strengthening connections across our community. Thank you for your time, energy, and outstanding service throughout the year. | | |
GODDARD STUDENT AMBASSADORS
These 15 outstanding students have worked tirelessly to represent and promote the Goddard School of Business & Economics through events, projects, committees, and countless efforts behind the scenes. Their energy, professionalism, and dedication have helped make this year better for our students and stronger for our school.
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WEBER ENTREPRENEURS
This talented group of 8 students has been all over campus promoting the Entrepreneurship program, supporting major school events, and serving as ambassadors for innovation across Northern Utah. They have helped inspire future entrepreneurs and brought tremendous energy to everything they touched.
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UACPA AMBASSADORS
A special thank you to this year’s UACPA Student Ambassadors, Kadee Snider and Cache Jenks. They have done an exceptional job planning events, increasing awareness of the CPA career path on campus, encouraging students to take advantage of free UACPA opportunities, and working closely with Beta Alpha Psi and our accounting faculty.
| | | 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
Sponsored by the Center for Tax Education and Research, the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program continues to provide our Accounting students with valuable hands-on experience while serving the community through free tax preparation services. For the third year in a row, all appointment slots were fully booked, marking another highly successful tax season and reflecting the strong demand and impact of the program.
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CROSSROADS ECONOMICS CENTER (CEC)
The CEC has been keeping busy:
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WILDCAT ECONOMICS PODCAST: Building on our economic impact analysis highlighted in last-month’s Great Things Goddard, our Wildcat Economics podcast featured an interview with Steve Handy - former State Representative and current Utah Director for The Western Way - to discuss the report’s findings. You can listen to the episode here; it’s one of the CEC's strongest yet.
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BOOK CLUB AUTHOR VISIT: Dr. Valentinas Rudys concluded a highly successful, campus-wide CEC book club in April with a visit from Dr. Phillip Magness, author of Cracks in the Ivory Tower. Attendance exceeded expectations, and the discussion was lively, thoughtful, and inclusive - a fantastic way to wrap up the series.
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HALL GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER
In April, three entrepreneurs came to the Wattis Building and took the stage at a Wildcat MicroFUND pitch event. Those businesses were Outdoor Volleyball Club (student-owned by Jackson Kohl & Dalton Kohl), Indy West (student-owned by Rexton Schenck), and Hexed Hatter (owned by Ren Holz).
Each business impressed our panel of judges and was awarded $3,000 to help grow their venture. Hexed Hatter took home the People’s Choice Award - an additional $1,000. The Wildcat MicroFUND proudly supports these entrepreneurs and many others as they take their next steps. A huge thank you to America First Credit Union for their continued support of Utah entrepreneurs.
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MOYES CENTER FOR SUPPLY CHAIN EXCELLENCE
Networking night: The Supply Chain Management Department hosted its annual Networking Night, giving students the opportunity to connect with alumni, expand their professional networks, and gain career insights from industry leaders.
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