Huntsman Business - 2025 Issue

Cover Story

Features

Climbing Through Color

When you step into the new Carolyn and Kem Gardner Learning and Leadership Building at Utah State University, it’s hard to miss the mountain. Seven panels wide and layered in vibrant brushstrokes, the painting is more than a backdrop—it’s a presence. A li...

Dean's Message

The core purpose of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business is to be a career accelerator for our students.

The Power of Showing Up

When she first arrived at college, Adelaide Berry wouldn’t have called herself a leader. In fact, she barely considered herself involved.

Crafting A Legacy: Your Personal Brand

I had a boss whose brand was built around one simple, yet powerful catchphrase: "Less, but better." He had a remarkable ability to cut through the clutter and focus on what truly mattered. Whether in meetings, emails, or the way we approached projects, hi...

Faculty & Staff Professorship Honors

The professorship honors recognizes outstanding achievement in research, teaching, and service. This prestigious endowed professorship is awarded to a faculty member who has demonstrated exceptional scholarly contributions, academic leadership, and a comm...

Huntsman By The Numbers

Highlights key student engagement and growth stats, including 20+ clubs, 100+ annual events, 20+ competitions, and increases in first-generation students (58%), global experiences (123%), and first-time undergraduate women (53%)

Teacher of the Year Andy Brim

Step off the elevator on the seventh floor of the Eccles Business Building at Utah State University (USU), and you’ll likely be greeted warmly by Andy Brim, PhD. Affectionately referred to as the “seventh floor welcoming committee,” the professional pract...

The Power of Day One

It’s the first day of college, and you step into a packed classroom. You are surrounded by unfamiliar faces and wondering how you’ll find your footing. Everyone seems to know what they’re doing, and you’re just trying to keep up. Enter Freshmen Academy - ...

The Road Less Taxed

In the complex and often opaque world of international corporate taxation, Dr. Katarzyna Anna Bilicka stands as one of the leading voices bringing clarity to how multinational corporations navigate global tax systems. As the Lars Peter Hansen Associate Pr...

Alumni

2025 Distinguished Executive Alumnus Award Brian Coffman

For Brian Coffman (MBA ’84), the words “Never stop exploring, accept every challenge” aren’t just a motto —they’re the foundation of a lifetime of leadership. It’s a philosophy he and his wife Lily, his high school sweetheart, have embraced throughout the...