Donor and Alumni News

An aerial view of the Eiffel Tower and surrounding cityscape of Paris, France, with simple digital icons of flying ducks overlaid in the sky above.
Business Ducks Represent in Paris
From the track-and-field trials to sponsorships and activations, Lundqusit College students and alumni helped make the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics memorable.
Emily Severeid (left) and Kim Thompson (right) look at some documents together at a table in the atrium of the Lillis Business Complex.
Our New Industry and Alumni Engagement Team Members
The Lundquist College is investing in supporting students and alumni with two strategic hires dedicated to strengthening the classroom-to-career connection. Our Office of Industry and Alumni Engagement is here to connect with you!
In a screencap from a video, Bruce Blonigen, standing outside the Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship within the Lillis Business Complex, gestures to the entrance to the center behind him. A white outlined arrow has been overlaid onto the image and is pointing to the center's name above its doors.
Inside Lundquist | Summer Term 2024
The Lundquist College is at the heart of fast-expanding opportunities and activities for entrepreneurs. In the past few years, we have increased curricular offerings, launched a new incubator program, debuted on-demand consulting services by students, expanded mentoring, invested in faculty, and much more.
Bruce Blonigen stands in front of the famous O on the south facade of the Lillis Business Complex while wearing a suite and tie and smiling at the camera
Bruce Blonigen Named Dean
Blonigen will continue his exemplary leadership as the Edward Maletis Dean of the Lundquist College of Business.
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Analyzing the Football Transfer Portal's Effect on Team Performance
New research by Lundquist College alumnus Adam Kovar ’23 and instructor Charlie Bame-Aldred found that the NCAA football transfer portal can help some teams but not others, depending on the position a transferring student plays.
Patricia Peterson (left) and husband Ron Peterson (right) stand smiling together in the atrium of the Lillis Business Complex
Remembering Patricia Peterson
The Lundquist College is mourning the passing and celebrating the life of one of our most avid and prolific supporters, Patricia Peterson, who died March 10, 2024. She was 97.
Nancy and Dave Petrone alongside a simple digital line art icon of a gift box with a bow
Building the Bridge to Impact
A $4 million gift bolsters programming for student and faculty entrepreneurs and strengthens ties between the Lundquist College and the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact.
Screencap from a video of Dean Bruce Blonigen
Inside Lundquist | Winter Term 2024
Take a look into what is happening with the University of Oregon's new northeast Portland campus, how we as a business college fit into it, and our plan for relocating the college's Portland programs there.
Jana Chapman (left) and Alyssa McKee (right) laugh as they throw grapefruits and business cards up into the air around themselves
What Fuels You?
Brought to you by two recent graduates from our Portland-based executive MBA, Paloma is here to help users find a whole-you career fit, and help employers hire and retain top talent.
Digital collage of images of Garren Strong as a UO football player, Nike shoes, and a football against the backdrop of an aerial photo of the Lillis Business Complex
Full Circle with the Flock
UO football alum, Nike Air Jordan 1 franchise leader, Lundquist adjunct UO instructor, and author of a new book: Garren Strong explains what makes the UO's brand so innovative.
Gerry and Marilyn Cameron, sitting in the board room in the Lillis Business Complex, make the “O” symbol with their hands
Supporting Entrepreneurship, Changing Lives
A $10 million gift for entrepreneurship and faculty excellence is set to change students' lives.
Lundquist College alumnus Orion Falvey, standing beside the Duck mascot statue outside the Ford Alumni Center, makes the "O" symbol with his hands
Redefining Rural Healthcare
Orion Falvey ’13, cofounder of Orchid Health, was named the recipient of the UO Alumni Association's 2023 Outstanding Young Alumni Award.
Steven Matsunaga and Robin Clement stand outside the entrance to Anstett Hall
Accounting Prospectus 2023
The 2023 edition of the yearly publication of the School of Accounting at the UO Lundquist College of Business.
Sue Cameron McDonald (left) and Paul Cameron (right) walk through one of the upper stories of the atrium in the Lillis Business Complex, in conversation with University of Oregon president Karl Scholz (center).
Gift Boosts Innovation Efforts
A new $10 million gift to the University of Oregon from the estate of Gerry and Marilyn Cameron will support faculty excellence and further innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives at the Lundquist College and Knight Campus.
Three photos of Jean Babcock Stoess at different times in her life.
Scholarship Honors Barrier-Breaking Woman
Jean Babcock Stoess ’61 was a woman ahead of her time. Now her husband Al Stoess, PhD ’67, has founded a scholarship fund in honor of his late wife.