Faculty and Research News

A Barbie doll, seen from the knees down, stands amongst several toy treats set around its feet
Sugar-Coated Cartoons
Research by UO marketing professor T. Bettina Cornwell and Lundquist alum Eric Setten, PhD ’20—now an associate professor at California State University, Fullerton—explored the role of sweets in children’s shows.
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Politics and Retirement Fund Options
A paper by UO finance professor Jane Danyu-Zhang explores how ESG (environmental, social, and governance) options lead employees to contribute more overall to their retirement plans, among other insights.
Ali Emami
Remembering Ali Emami
Finance instructor Ali Emami dedicated over three decades to educating and inspiring students and was a cherished member of our academic community.
Accounting professor Jaewoo Kim (left) is presented with the Stewart Distinguished Faculty Award by Lundquist College Dean Bruce Blonigen (right).
Top Honors for Dedicated Mentor and Scholar
Associate Professor of Accounting Jaewoo Kim has been named the college's 2025 Stewart Distinguished Professor in recognition of his exceptional research, teaching, and leadership.
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UO Launches Olympic Studies Hub
UO's new Olympic Studies Hub at the Lundquist College, helmed by sports business instructor Yoav Dubinsky, is the only U.S. member of the worldwide network of academic Olympic Studies and Research Centres.
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The Cost of Climate Change
A five-member nonpartisan group of economists and policy experts—including Joshua Skov, academic director of the Center for Sustainable Business Practices—is exploring the economic impacts of climate change.
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Better Business, Better World
Join Dean Blonigen, students, and faculty on the quest for excellence as we go on an exciting adventure to explore innovation, research, lifelong learning, and global perspectives.
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The Competitive Advantage
Business Ducks are leveraging our new Professional Edge program, gaining cutting-edge skills essential for the modern job market. See how students and industry partners are achieving tangible results.
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The Path from Eugene to Paris 2024
A large flock of Business Ducks representing themselves and top international brands traveled to Paris as part of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
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Lundquist = Entrepreneurship
The Lundquist College is driving innovation and entrepreneurship with strategic hires, growing student programs, and groundbreaking partnerships.
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Momentum | Fall 2024
Immerse yourself in the latest online experience from the Lundquist College as we tell the stories of our business Ducks, amazing faculty, and graduates doing great things.
Marketing professor T. Bettina Cornwell holds up the art that she has created with fruit stickers
Still Life with Fruit Stickers
Marketing professor T. Bettina Cornwell is creating eye-catching art with an environmental message.
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Welcoming New Research Talent
The college is growing its tenure-track faculty in key strategic growth areas including real estate finance, the intersection of law and finance, entrepreneurship, consumer behavior, supply chain, and financial reporting and disclosures.
Kyle Peterson
The Grass Is Green for Accounting
As the new director of the UO School of Accounting, Kyle Peterson is eager to maintain the exceptional enrollments the major has achieved while also growing faculty expertise and embracing evolving technology like artificial intelligence.
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Bad Influencer Effect
Research by marketing professor Jessica Gamlin found that social influencers posting about self-indulgence can be a turn-off for consumers who value different goals.