Faculty and Research News

Tina Starr
Recognizing Excellence and Innovation in Teaching
Business instructor Tina Starr was honored with the university's Thomas F. Herman Award for Outstanding Online Education.
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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Leadership Lessons from a Life at Nike
Greg Hoffman, an instructor for UO's Sports Product Management program, shares five key insights from his new book.
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The Spillover Effect of R&D Funding
Lundquist College professor Lauren Lanahan and coauthor are redefining how the impact of publicly funded research is measured.
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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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Worker-Friendly Scheduling Can Boost Bottom Line
Research by Pradeep Pendem and coauthors found that consistent hours for service workers have a positive impact on both employees and employers.
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Oregonians Will Save, If they Can Afford It
A study co-led by finance professor John Chalmers found benefits to auto-enrollment in retirement plans.
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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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Behind the Scenes at Beijing
Instructor Yoav Dubinsky studies how politics and economics join athletics on the world's biggest stage.
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A Different View: Sports Sponsorship and Stock Returns
Research by Pusan National University's Youngbum Kwon and UO's T. Bettina Cornwell examined whether or not a corporation's stock value was affected by its partnerships with sports teams.
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Stewart Award 2022: Lauren Lanahan
Associate Professor of Management Lauren Lanahan earned the 2022 Stewart Distinguished Faculty Award—the college's top academic honor.
Greg Hoffman
The Art and Science of Brand Management
Following a trailblazing career at Nike, industry expert Greg Hoffman is teaching sports branding to students in the Sports Product Management program.
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New Course: Accounting Data and Analytics
A new course offering demonstrates the Lundquist College’s commitment to innovation in experiential learning.
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Teaching in Mandarin and English
In a new pilot program, instructor Dupree Zong teaches introductory sports business in both Mandarin and English.
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Crossing Party Lines
Accounting professor Dane Christensen and coauthors studied the effect of political connections on stock market volatility.