NMHU Students Excel at Business Ethics Workshop and Case Competition

NMHU Students Excel at Business Ethics Workshop and Case Competition

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“The event was a wonderful opportunity for students to apply their knowledge,” Zollner said, as New Mexico Highlands University students traveled to Santa Fe for the Teaching Business Ethics Workshop and Student Case Competition.

Seven students from New Mexico Highlands University attended the Teaching Business Ethics Workshop and Student Case Competition held from October 16 to 18 at the Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza.

The annual event brings together students and educators from various institutions to explore ethical decision-making through discussions, presentations, and hands-on activities. Co-hosted by the Center for Business Ethics at New Mexico State University and the University of Denver, the multi-day gathering places participants into randomly assigned teams.

During the competition, these cross-institutional groups analyzed complex business ethics cases and delivered solutions before panels of judges across several rounds.

Graduate student Omolola Oladeji advanced alongside her teammates to the final round, ultimately securing third place overall.

“I had the opportunity to deepen my understanding of how business ethics frameworks are applied in real-world business environments and how to promote healthy competition while maintaining ethical standards,” Oladeji said.

Faculty members Dr. Melanie Zollner and Dr. Joseph Milczewski guided the Highlands delegation throughout the workshop and competitive rounds.

Zollner said that the collaborative format helped participants sharpen essential competencies such as critical thinking, teamwork, and ethical decision-making skills while networking with peers from other institutions.

“I believe all our students did an excellent job,” Zollner said. “They were all grateful for the opportunity and represented NMHU well.”

“I walked away with valuable lessons that I will carry with me into my academic and professional journey,” Oladeji said.

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