Donor and Alumni News

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Radical Career Transformations
The Oregon Executive MBA equipped Brandi Martin and Ye Feng to change the course of their careers.
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Welcome New Center Directors
The Lundquist College is pleased to welcome two outstanding professionals to lead two of our signature centers.
Ellen Schmidt Devlin
Women in Sports: Title IX Anniversary
As Title IX marks its 50th anniversary, UO highlights inspirational alumnae—including Sports Product Management cofounder Ellen Schmidt-Devlin.
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Dynamic Duck Duo
Chuck, PhD ’72 (marketing) and Gwen Lillis have made numerous contributions to both the Lundquist College of Business and the university as a whole.
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Transformation Remembered, Lessons Learned
In a conversation with UO president Michael Schill, Chuck Lillis, PhD ’72 (marketing), shares his UO story.
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Devon Allen Chases World Championships and Pro Football
Lundquist College alumnus Devon Allen ’17 is chasing a historic twofer—medaling at the world championships and playing pro football.
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College Welcomes New Dean
Bruce Blonigen will take the helm of the Lundquist College of Business beginning July 1, 2022, serving a two-year appointment as dean.
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The Value of Flight School
For Daniel McCloskey ’22, being a part of the Lundquist College’s inaugural Flight School cohort shaped his business school experience in ways he couldn’t have predicted.
Students participate in a field day at Hayward Field in the lead up to the World Championships.
The Opportunity of a Lifetime
UO students are getting hands-on experience planning, organizing, and marketing major sporting events like World Athletics Championships Oregon22.
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Alumni TikTok Takes Off
MansionTok, a TikTok account managed by two UO alumni, has drawn millions of followers since launching in January 2021.
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Forty under 40 Winners: Mary Miksch, MBA '21
For Forty under 40 honoree Mary Miksch, MBA '21, learning new things and teaching them to others are the heart of her personal mission.
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Executive MBA Boasts Three Forty under 40 Honorees in 2022
Two recent alumni and one current student will receive Portland Business Journal's Forty under 40 honor in 2022.
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Oscar Arana: Rising Star
For executive MBA alumnus Oscar Arana, developing creative solutions for housing Portland's Native American community is all in a day's work.
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In Memoriam: Cornelis A. 'Kees' de Kluyver
Cornelis A. 'Kees' de Kluyver ’70, MBA ’71, former dean of the Lundquist College of Business, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022.
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Creating for Olympians
Three Ducks are outfitting winter Olympians in an innovative new product.