Gustavson news
Canada’s only Indigenous co-designed and community-delivered entrepreneurship program celebrates the graduation of its 50th cohort
June 21, 2022, Victoria, B.C. – The Indigenous Advancement of Cultural Entrepreneurship (I-ACE) program celebrates the graduation of its 50th cohort this week, marking this milestone with a total of 714 graduated students and over 233 businesses launched since the founding of the program in 2013.
Economic Reconciliation Award Recognizes Indigenous Advancement of Cultural Entrepreneurship (IACE) Program
May 6, 2022, Victoria, BC – The Indigenous Advancement of Cultural Entrepreneurship program (I-ACE) has been recognized once again for the impact of its entrepreneurship training, and received the 2022 Economic Reconciliation Award (>20,000 population) from the BC Economic Development Association (BCEDA).
Ratana and Arran Stephens named 2022 Distinguished Entrepreneurs of the Year
April 6, 2022, Victoria, BC – Nature’s Path Food co-founders and organic food visionaries Ratana and Arran Stephens are the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business 2022 Distinguished Entrepreneurs of the Year (DEYA).
Gustavson School of Business grieves the passing of businessman and philanthropist Sardul S. Gill
December 13, 2021, Victoria, BC – The Peter B. Gustavson School of Business and Sardul S. Gill Graduate School are deeply saddened by the passing of Sardul Gill on Thursday, November 25th.
David Miller, advocate for sustainable economies, joins Gustavson School of Business as executive in residence
November 17, 2021, Victoria, BC – The Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria welcomes lawyer, author and passionate advocate for sustainable urban economies David Miller as a new executive in residence.
Corporate Knights’ Better World MBA Index ranks the Gustavson School of Business in top 20 globally for 5th consecutive year
November 10, 2021, Victoria, BC – The Gill Graduate School at UVic’s Gustavson School of Business has been lauded once again for its MBA program’s leadership in sustainable business education by being named to the 2021 Corporate Knights Better World MBA Index for the fifth consecutive year.
Master of Global Business is fourth in North America in Financial Times’ 2021 ranking of the top 100 Masters in Management programs
September 15, 2021, Victoria, BC – The Sardul S. Gill Graduate School at University of Victoria’s Peter B. Gustavson School of Business was named for the fifth consecutive year to the top 100 Masters in Management Programs worldwide by Financial Times (FT) for its Master of Global Business (MGB) program. Ranking fourth in North America and one of only three Canadian business schools listed to the Top 100, the school is #74 amidst the largest-ever pool of international competitors.
Anthony von Mandl named 2021 Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year
July 6, 2021, Victoria, BC – Anthony von Mandl, founder & CEO of the Mark Anthony Group of Companies, is the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business 2021 Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year Award (DEYA) recipient.
The Gustavson School of Business welcomes Phillip Rubel, global marketing leader, as a new executive in residence
June 22, 2021, Victoria, BC – The Gustavson School of Business is excited to announce that Phillip Rubel will be bringing his deep understanding of international marketing to Gustavson’s faculty and students as an incoming executive in residence. Rubel’s extensive career spans regional, national and global roles in Asia Pacific, Canada, Japan, Korea and the U.S.
Gustavson School of Business Recognized as “Transforming” in 2021 Positive Impact Rating
June 17, 2021, Victoria, BC – The Gustavson School of Business is pleased to be listed as a “Transforming” school on the 2021 Positive Impact Rating (PIR), launched June 17 at the UN PRME Global Forum. Demonstrating the school’s deep-rooted emphasis on sustainability and social innovation, the rating represents Gustavson students’ perspectives on how the school is having a positive impact on the world.
Canadian Senator Joins the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business as New Executive in Residence and Special Advisor to the Victoria Forum
June 7, 2021, Victoria, BC – The Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria will welcome Senator Jim Munson as a new executive in residence and special advisor to the Victoria Forum in July.
Transitioning to a Green Economy: the Climate Finance project
April 14, 2021, Victoria, BC – A project aimed at expanding the potential of the finance and investment sector to support the transition to a climate-friendly, low-carbon economy has been announced today by the University of Victoria hosted and led Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS).
Honouring Jim Pattison, 2020 Recipient of the Gustavson School of Business Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year Award
March 9, 2021, Victoria, BC – When someone refers to a “distinguished Canadian entrepreneur,” one name immediately comes to mind: Jim Pattison. Over the course of an astonishing career, he has built a business empire employing 50,000 people and generating over $10 billion in annual sales, and one that is based on quality, integrity and commitment.
- Condolence Notice – Pat Elemans
- UVic’s Gustavson School of Business to partner with Mitacs in program that sees co-op students support businesses adapt under COVID-19
- Master of Global Business climbs in Financial Times’ 2020 ranking of the top 100 Masters in Management programs in the world
- Chris Lawless appointed as an Executive in Residence at the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria
- Jim Pattison named 2020 Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year
- The Gill Graduate School ranks 17 on the annual Corporate Knights Better World MBA Index
- Condolence Notice – Ali Dastmalchian
- Business professor wins prestigious teaching award
- Turf, Truth & Trust: 2020 Victoria Forum tackles key global issues
- Gustavson Professor Receives United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education Award
- Sardul S. Gill Graduate School programs receive high scores on diversity in QS World University Rankings
- NW-ACE program’s golden glow: international recognition for in community entrepreneurial training program
- Masters of Global Business makes Financial Times’ ranking of the top 100 Masters in Management programs worldwide for third consecutive year
- Kidovate program fosters Victoria’s young entrepreneurs
- Gustavson School of Business Dean appointed to European Foundation for Management Development Board
- Sue Paish, QC, CEO of Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster, named 2019 Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year
- Peter B. Gustavson School of Business rises in Corporate Knights Better World MBA Ranking
- Gustavson commits to carbon offset projects recommended by students at annual pitch competition
- MEC rises to the top of the fifth annual Gustavson Brand Trust Index, while popular social media platforms trail at the bottom
- Black Ink Classroom named in honour of Dr. David Black
- The BC Indigenous Youth 3C Challenge receives $3.3 million in funds from Service Canada
- The Whistler Chamber of Commerce and Peter B. Gustavson School of Business’ “Whistler Experience” wins First Place among medium sized Chambers in North America
- Diversity, inclusion, and the what’s next for the world: Victoria Forum Report released
- Internationally recognized MBA for TELUS program lauded by QS’ Reimagine Education Awards
- Sardul S. Gill Graduate School programs continue to climb on diversity in QS World University Rankings
- Gustavson named PRME Champion School
- Innovative Master of Global Business program expands to Scotland and Thailand
- Innovative MBA for TELUS garners global recognition at Excellence in Practice Awards
- Fourth annual Gustavson Brand Trust Index reveals trends among Canada’s most trusted brands
- Gustavson's Masters of Global Business program continues to rise in Financial Times’ ranking of the top 100 Masters in Management programs worldwide
- Five-year EQUIS re-accreditation confirms Gustavson’s excellence
- Gustavson gains ground on Eduniversal Palmes of Excellence international ranking
- Slack CEO and Flickr co-founder Stewart Butterfield named 2018 Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year
- Corporate Knights’ Better World MBA Ranking places the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business on top among Western Canada business schools
- Carbon offset recommendations by students adopted by the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at University of Victoria
- Gustavson achieves carbon neutrality for frequent air travel
- The Peter B. Gustavson School of Business’ Applied Portfolio Management Program leads the way in providing students hands-on investment experience.
- $1M donation expands business education program for aspiring Aboriginal entrepreneurs
- AACSB International recognizes the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business for Innovation in Leadership Development
- The Whistler Chamber of Commerce and Gustavson School of Business’ “Whistler Experience” named a finalist for World Chamber Award
- The Whistler Experience reaches finals for global education award
- Inaugural Victoria Forum celebrates diversity and inclusion
- Miles Richardson, NCIED Director, presents to Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples
- MGB program makes the grade for the worldwide FT ranking of the top 95 Master in Management programs
- Team Gustavson wins big at MBA Games 2017
- Gustavson spirit and ambition celebrated at 2017 Festival of Distinction awards
- East Meets West Case Comp brings more success for Gustavson MBAs
- Technology trailblazer Don Mattrick to be honoured as 2017 Distinguished Entrepreneur
- Brand breaker: Consumer trust, and how it makes (or breaks) a brand
- Funding helps school’s mission to prepare socially responsible business leaders
- Peter B. Gustavson School of Business ranks fourth in Canada on global Corporate Knights Better World MBA Ranking
- Dr. Alan Winter appointed as new Adjunct Faculty member at the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria
- Gustavson recognized by AACSB International for driving innovation in business education worldwide
- MBAs continue streak of success with case competitions
- International Advisory Board honours Dr. Brock Smith
- Distinguished Alumni Award 2017 – Lenora Lee, BCom ‘02
- Sardul S. Gill Graduate School programs a leader in diversity on QS World University Rankings
- MBAs make international impact in Nespresso case competition
- Masters Certificate in Project Management wins Best Partnership Program award
- UVic and Coast Capital Savings Partner to Relaunch Centre for Entrepreneurs
- Sarah Easter Crosses Stage to Become First Business School PhD Grad
- Dr. Roy Suddaby Elected to Royal Society of Canada
- Professor Mia Maki recognized by Gustavson’s International Advisory Board
- Aboriginal Canadian entrepreneurs program honoured as best in the world
- Stacey Fitzsimmons recognized for research excellence from Women in the Academy of International Business (WAIB)
- Federal grant funds Gustavson bi-cultural research
- Gustavson recognizes top researchers
- Financial System Architecture and Stability conference held at UVic Gustavson School of Business
- Gustavson business history researchers win best paper award
- Assistant Professors, post-doc fellow recognized at 2016 Academy of Management Meeting
- MBAs Rock the Case Competition Circuit
- MBA team wins Corporate Knights’ Business for a Better World case competition... again!
- Gustavson honours Lawrence and Marjorie Yeats for their Outstanding Student Support
- Haida Owned and Operated celebrates second cohort of entrepreneurship graduates
- Gustavson Professors net top teaching awards at UVic
- Gustavson MBA Students Earn Glory at a Prestigious Case Competition
- Double Honours for International Management Scholar Dr. Mary Yoko Brannen
- Centre for Social and Sustainable Innovation 2015-2016 Year in Review
- NW-ACE Program Recognized for Collaborative Teaching with 2016 Alan Blizzard Award
- Gustavson School of Business Re-accredited with AACSB
- Dr. Monika Winn Receives a 2016 President’s Distinguished Service Award
- Linda Hasenfratz honoured as 2016 Distinguished Entrepreneur
- Peter B. Gustavson School of Business Co-op Student of the Year 2016