News

Shidler alumnus soars to new heights at Alaska Airlines

March 18, 2024

Daniel Chun, a 2002 graduate from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Shidler College of BusinessSchool of Travel Industry Management (TIM School), has been a key member of the Alaska Airlines leadership team in Hawaiʻi for more than 12 years, most recently serving as Alaska’s director of sales, community and public relations here in the islands. He was recently promoted to regional vice president—Hawaiʻi, which makes him the senior executive in the state for Alaska Airlines.

More than $67K raised to support Shidler students at Executive Vineyards

March 12, 2024

The Shidler College of Business Alumni Association, a 501(c)3 organization, held its annual Executive Vineyards fundraiser on March 7 at The Royal Hawaiian. $67,500 was raised, which supports the association’s mission to elevate the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Shidler College of Business with alumni outreach efforts, student academic activities, scholarships and more. This year’s event also commemorated the Shidler College’s diamond anniversary, marking 75 years of international excellence, multicultural learning and fostering career readiness among graduates.

Shidler alum’s scholarship creates inclusivity for accounting grad students

March 4, 2024

Tom Wellman’s attraction to Hawaiʻi started when he was a kid growing up in Wyoming, writing to pen pals from the age of 10. One frigid winter in high school, he read an article in Readers Digest about teenagers from the mainland coming to Hawaiʻi to pick pineapples.

AI energy efficiency, waste transformation projects head to national competition

March 4, 2024

Using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve energy efficiency, and transforming waste into pre-refined biomass are a pair of projects that won pitch events in Hawaiʻi and are headed to nationals to compete for more than $400,000 in cash prizes.

Marketing student creates lucrative side hustle utilizing social media

February 12, 2024

A lot of students have side hustles to offset the cost of paying for college and living in Hawai‘i. For Shidler College of Business marketing senior Jayson Siu, his car accessory business, called Invalid.jp, has turned to lucrative business. In 2022, Invalid.jp brought in $512,000 in revenue and continues to exceed that amount. Invalid.jp blew up after Siu posted a viral TikTok video in 2021, showcasing an LED-lined rearview mirror, which lead to $12,000 in sales in one day.Marketing Student Creates Lucrative Side Hustle Utilizing Social Media

AI-centered workshop brings together multiple disciplines

January 25, 2024

Leveraging momentum generated by The Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) 2024, Shidler College of Business’ (Shidler College) Information Technology Management (ITM) department took a bold step forward in enriching academic dialogue centered on artificial intelligence (AI), responsibility and social justice. Earlier this month, the department hosted its inaugural post-HICSS research workshop on campus, showcasing ITM’s dedication to exploring how cutting-edge technologies can be harnessed for the greater good, while ensuring the march of progress aligns with societal values of equity and responsibility.

Events

Virtual Info Session: Shidler Graduate Programs

Get more information about the Global MBA, Master of Accounting and MS in Finance, Marketing Management, and Information System Programs

Shidler Executive Education Virtual Coffee Hour

Get information about the Shidler College of Business Executive Education Programs

Flores Real Estate Lecture Series

Japanese Cultural Center, 6-7:30 p.m.

Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism

Sheraton Waikiki, 5:30 p.m.

Asia-Pacific Sustainable Marketing Case Competition

Asia-Pacific Sustainable Marketing Case Competition (APSMCC)

Virtual Info Session: Shidler Graduate Programs

Get more information about the Global MBA, Master of Accounting and MS in Finance, Marketing Management, and Information System Programs

In The News

Success of alumni, faculty celebrated during 75th anniversary of Shidler College of Business

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March 4, 2024

The University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Shidler College of Business will celebrate its anniversary, after spending the last 75 years working its way up to being “one of the world’s most premier business schools.”

Shidler College of Business Strings Legacy Lei

hawaiibusiness.com
February 28, 2024

In recognition of its 75th anniversary, the college launches its Legacy Lei campaign.

Hawaii opens its doors to Cryptocurrency Trading, embracing the digital financial frontier

kitv.com
February 15, 2024

Finance associate professor, Jiakai Chen, discusses how cryptocurrency could mean more economic freedom within the Islands.

Best 0% APR Credit Cards in 2024

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January 2, 2024

Lecturer Chuck Lopez shares his thoughts on transferring credit card debt to a 0% balance transfer APR card to another. 

Will airfare increase after Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines combine?

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December 5, 2023

Associate Professor Junwook Chi shares his thoughts on if Alaska Airlines' acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines will affect costs for consumers.

Hundreds of Stocks Have Fallen Below $1. They’re Still Listed on Nasdaq.

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December 3, 2023

Finance Professor, S. Ghon Rhee, talks about the concerns on stocks below one dollar. 

Class Notes

Class Notes: Kyle Oura (MAcc 2005) and Cindy Chen (BBA 2004)

June 7, 2018

Shidler alums Kyle Oura (MAcc 2005) and Cindy Chen (BBA 2004) moved to the San Francisco Bay area in 2005 after graduating from UH Manoa.

Class Notes: Kelvin Chun (BBA 1982)

June 6, 2018

Kelvin Chun (BBA 1982) has been re-elected to the board of the Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union. He will serve a three-year term. Chun is an award winning educator, magician, balloon sculptor and kite enthusiast.

Class Notes: Richard Baker (BBA 2014)

June 5, 2018

Richard Baker (BBA 2014) has joined Facebook as an operations analyst. Previously, Baker was an audit senior at Deloitte. Along with a BBA from Shidler, Baker also holds a bachelor's degree in Chinese from UH Manoa.

Mary Grace Jacot (BBA 2000)

May 21, 2018

Mary Grace Jacot (BBA 2000) has been named the 2018 First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business Magazine Businesswoman of the Year. Grace is president and CEO of S.E.T. - Pacific, Inc., an energy systems contractor based in Tamuning, Guam. Grace accepted her award at the Businesswoman of the Year gala in April and was featured on the cover of the May issue of Guam Business Magazine.