Nistler CoBPA Faculty Research

Research Highlight: Dr. Jennifer Stoner, Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing, paper published in the Journal of Consumer Behaviour          Journal: Journal of Consumer Behaviour (JQL Level 3)Article Title: Close Enough to Care: Reassessing the Effect of Brand‐Cause Fit on the Perception of Brand Credibility Authors: Fayez Ahmad (Appalachian State University […]

Research Highlight: Dr. Mark Jendrysik, Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, recent publication in Utopian Studies Journal: Utopian Studies, Volume 37 no. 1 2026, Pages 60-81 Article Title: “Look Upon My Works, ye Mighty and Despair”: New Cities for a New Gilded Age Authors: Dr. Mark Jendrysik Abstract:Utopian desire expresses itself through design, in […]

Research Highlight: Dr. Michelle Buehlmann, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, article accepted for publication in the Journal of Policy History. Journal: Journal of Policy History Article Title: “Institutional Analysis: The Senate Filibuster of Right-to-Work Repeal, 1965–66” Authors: Michelle M. Buehlmann More Info:The Senate consideration of Right to Work legislation […]

Michelle Buehlmann, clinical assistant professor of Political Science & Public Administration, was recently named a recipient of the Chester A. Newland Presidential Citation of Merit from the American Society for Public Administration. The award recognizes Buehlmann’s work in establishing the North Dakota chapter for ASPA in July 2025 — the first in the state’s history. Buehlmann has been invited to […]

University of North Dakota Economist David Flynn again has provided expert analysis on the economic conditions in North Dakota for the Federal Reserve of Minneapolis’ Regional Economic Conference, which took place on Jan. 9. Flynn, a professor and Aarestad Endowed Chair in Economic and Finance, was among representatives from across the region participating in panel discussions and presentations […]

Since 1904, University of North Dakota Founders Day has celebrated the university’s legacy and impact, commemorating UND’s official founding on February 27, 1883. This year, the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration and the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, in collaboration with UND’s Division of Research and Economic Development and the Mandan, […]

Research Highlight: Dr. Connie Bateman, Professor of Management and Chair in the Department of Marketing, received Top Reviewer award for Journal of Business Ethics. Dr. Connie Bateman has been recognized by the Journal of Business Ethics, as being one of the top contributing reviewers in 2025. She was noted for her detailed and complete reviews, […]

Research Highlight: Dr. Assion Lawson-Body Professor of MIS and Laurence Lawson-Body, Senior Instructor of Accountancy in the Herr School of Accountancy, paper published in the Journal of Global Information Management          Journal Title: Journal of Global Information Management (JQL level 4) Title: Leveraging AI for Predictive Analytics with Survey-Based Rubrics in the […]

Research Highlight: Dr. Assion Lawson-Body Professor of MIS and Laurence Lawson-Body, Senior Instructor of Accountancy in the Herr School of Accountancy, paper published in the Journal of African Business          Journal: Behavioral Research in Accounting (JQL Level 4)ArticleTitle: Corporate Governance Mechanisms and Financial Stability in African Firms: The Moderating Effect of Religious Diversity Authors: Assion […]

Nistler Faculty Recognized in UND Early Career Scholars Program The Nistler College of Business & Public Administration is proud to celebrate Dr. Young Jae (Jay) Choi, Dr. Hyuksoon Lim, and Dr. Chih Ming Tan on their recognition at the University of North Dakota’s Early Career Scholars Program Awards event on February 12, 2026. Dr. Choi […]