Donor and Alumni News

Lorena Landeros
Finding a Home at UO
In an interview with the UO Alumni Association, Lorena Landeros, BA ’08—assistant director of first-year experience at the Lundquist College—shared what it meant to her to be part of UO's Patos Alumni Network.
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We Are Warsaw Sports Business
Our Warsaw Sports Marketing Center is now the Warsaw Sports Business Center, a name that better reflects the breadth of the center's expertise.
Tom Hanson
Ducks of Impact: Tom Hanson, BA '80
"I'm gratified that I've contributed to so many organizations' export success in my role as a commercial diplomat for the USA."
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Taking Flight with the Oregon MBA
The Lundquist College's Professional Edge program hosted Taking Flight: The Future of Women’s Sports Business, whose attendees had one common goal in mind—accelerating the business of women's sports.
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Real-World Real Estate
The Lundquist College is investing in real estate education, and students, alumni, and industry partners agree that professional opportunities abound in the field.
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Arana Steps Up
The Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) has named Oregon Executive MBA alumnus Oscar Arana as its interim CEO.
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MBA Alum Embraces Sweden's Work-Life Balance
Tess Meyer, MBA '18, shared the story of her move to Sweden with Business Insider.
Aneshka Colas-Dickson
Lessons for Success
Aneshka Colas-Dickson '01 was named an Executive of the Year for 2023 by the Portland Business Journal.
Collin Ngo-Director
Supporting Refugee Success
As associate director of corporate partnerships at Welcome.US, Collin Ngo-Director, BS ’16 (business administration), BA ’16 (Spanish) helps refugees thrive in the U.S.
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ChangeFinder AI Eases Grant Process
A new product, GrantMachine, developed by Oregon students through their company ChangeFinder, aims to save nonprofits time and money.
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Fab Five: What I’ve Learned about Building a Business
From sustainable spirits to pet products, alumni share the inspirations underpinning their endeavors.
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Breaking Barriers: Women in Business Leadership
The UO Alumni Association profiled a number of women who are leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, including several Lundquist College alumnae.
UO interim president Patrick Phillips and donors pose for a group photo during the announcement of Launch Oregon
Launch Oregon Takes Startups to New Heights
The UO and the University of Oregon Foundation have jointly established Launch Oregon, LLC to accelerate the university's commercialization pipeline.
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Secret CSO: Jason Loomis, Freshworks
In an interview with IDG Connect, Jason Loomis, MBA '11, talks about his career in cybersecurity.
Julia Wong
Making an Impact
Julia Wong, BS ’18, MNM ’22 (nonprofit management) is an associate director of events at Fanconi Anemia Research Fund.