Donor and Alumni News

Driven to Succeed
Driven to Succeed
As a UO student, Greg Rasmussen '67 spent a year in the Netherlands attending Nyenrode Business Universiteit. Thanks to his recent $1.5 million gift, more UO business students will now have similar opportunities.
Recent Grads’ Healthcare Startup Takes Root
Recent Grads’ Healthcare Startup Takes Root
Oliver Alexander '14 and Orion Falvey '13 have developed a new way to deliver health care to rural communities. Their first clinic launched in August.
Crafting a Global Market

Recent Oregon Executive MBA graduates Andy Kalamaris and Nate Webb founded Craftport during the program and were soon exporting Oregon's craft beers to Brazil for the World Cup.

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Ducks Bullish on Wall Street
An alumni event in lower Manhattan brought together a flock of New York Ducks for an evening of networking and fun.
Alumni in the News: Sam Blackman
Elemental Technologies, founded by Sam Blackman (Oregon Executive MBA class 22), is on board to help stream the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Alumni in the News: Jerry Yudelson
The Green Building Initiative has named Oregon Executive MBA alumnus Jerry Yudelson its new president.
Alumni in the News: Justin Zeulner
Oregon Executive MBA alum and Trailblazer's sustainability director Justin Zeulner shares his insights with Oregon Business magazine.
Alumni in the News: Dr. Joe Robertson
Oregon Executive MBA alum Dr. Joe Robertson was named The Portland Business Journal's CEO of the Year in 2013.
The Well-Equipped Graduate
The Well-Equipped Graduate
As our academic halls empty and our lawns fill with expectant graduates, one can’t help but ruminate on what’s next for our 2014 flock.
Three Cheers for the Class of 2014
Three Cheers for the Class of 2014

With commencement on June 16, it’s an exhilarating time for members of the Lundquist College class of 2014.

Bright Starts for MBA Class of 2014
Bright Starts for MBA Class of 2014
With their June 13 commencement just days away, more than half the members of the Oregon MBA class of 2014 have already obtained positions at a range of high-profile organizations.
Investing with Confidence
Investing with Confidence
Two recent gifts from Dave Petrone '66, MBA '68, and his wife Nancy will help the University of Oregon pursue bold new ventures.
Pioneer Award for Lloyd Powell '55
Pioneer Award for Lloyd Powell '55
When the University of Oregon honored Lloyd Powell '55 with the Pioneer Award, the mood was more like a reunion than an awards ceremony.
Last-Minute Decision Launches Student’s New Career
Last-Minute Decision Launches Student’s New Career
Deena North, MActg '14, discovered her ideal career when she attended January's Careers in Banking and Wealth Management event.
Catching Up with the Red Ducks
Catching Up with the Red Ducks

What a difference a year can make. More than eighty retailers now carry Red Duck Ketchup's three gourmet flavors, the company has secured financing, and that's not all.