Hands-On Learning
It’s not enough to be trained in your field. You need real experience.
Immerse yourself in real-world challenges.
At the Lundquist College of Business, you’ll gain hands-on experience managing real dollars, collaborate with companies on meaningful projects, and develop practical skills that prepare you for what's next. From internships to class projects, study abroad, and more, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to explore career paths and build your resume.
At the heart of the Lundquist College of Business's vision and mission are our four centers of excellence. Immersed in the college's "learning by doing" approach to business education, the centers set us apart and help advance the work of our talented research-productive faculty members.
Meet Stella
Stella Rabb is an executive leader for the UO Real Estate Investment Group and Oregon Entrepreneurship Club, and a participant in the Oregon Innovation Challenge (OIC). Her creative spark ignited through OIC, leading to her startup project, Staro, a college game-day onesie brand designed for school spirit and style. “The opportunities at the Lundquist College of Business have been life-changing. My future is in entrepreneurship, and the University of Oregon has been pivotal in shaping this trajectory.”
Learn more about what it's like to be a student at the Lundquist College of Business by attending an info session or connecting with a current student.
The Lundquist College offers several programs, groups, and projects for students to strengthen their career and professional development. Manage live money across several portfolios. Choose from a collection of short courses to develop cutting-edge essential skills. Participate in a student team that provides strategic recommendations to real companies. We have the opportunities to expand your career and professional skills.
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10:00 a.m.–11:59 p.m.
Come to our lab in Lillis for a short paid study!
- Color tasks!
- $10 for showing up, more based on performance
- 20 minutes
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Discover how women athletes are turning their competitive edge into careers in sports product, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
You spent years inside sport — you know what gear fails at mile 20, what products were never designed for your body, and what gaps every teammate complained about. That lived experience isn't a soft credential; it's a competitive advantage.
This virtual panel is for the woman athlete wondering what comes next, and whether the sports product world has a seat at the table for her.
You'll learn:
- How to translate your athletic career into product-world language
- Where the real entry points are (brand roles, startups, advisory, founding)
- Why the women's sports market boom makes right now the best time to make the move
- Practical first steps to build credibility and community before you ever land the role
This event is a partnership between LaunchBreak, the professional networking and career platform for women athletes, and the UO Sports Product Management master's program.
Moderator
LaunchBreaker Shana Sumers is a keynote speaker, relationship strategist, and former leader at HubSpot, where she launched and led Black@INBOUND, helping grow the community by more than 400 percent. She is the co-host of the Bad Queers podcast and specializes in helping professionals build meaningful relationships that drive career growth and business opportunities. Through her speaking and consulting work, Shana helps individuals and organizations develop strategic networks, create community, and unlock new opportunities through authentic connection. Shana played collegiate soccer and is currently a professional football player.
Panelists
For the past seven years at Title Nine, LaunchBreaker Lisa Gilliland has focused on creating opportunities for women and girls to lead, take risks, and thrive. She leads initiatives that support women entrepreneurs, community partnerships, and nonprofit giving through the T9 Fund, helping drive both social impact and business growth. Known for her ability to connect people and build meaningful relationships, Lisa is passionate about advancing gender equity, strengthening communities, and creating programs that empower women in sports, business, and the outdoors. Lisa played collegiate softball at Occidental College.
LaunchBreaker Sarah Weihman founded Paradis Sport, the only underwear brand on the market to fit-test their products with elite and professional women athletes. After 17 prototypes, 3 years in product development, and 37 athlete fit-testers, Paradis brings you the best underwear for active women! Sarah played field hockey and lacrosse at Dartmouth and holds a master's degree in architecture and landscape architecture from UVA. She is the founder and principal of her own design firm, Drake Design Studio.
Maddie Haden brings a passion for footwear and product creation. For 10 years, she has focused on understanding consumer needs and transforming those insights into meaningful product experiences. She takes pride in connecting people with products that truly fit their lives. Maddie earned a master's degree in Sports Product Management from the University of Oregon. She has since built a diverse background across product creation at brands including OluKai, adidas, and now Nike Jordan, where she continues to grow her expertise.
Meet Alex
The college actively supports and encourages student participation in clubs as a vital component of the college experience. Not only do clubs give students an opportunity to interact and learn from peers, but they also provide the opportunity to bring together and apply lessons learned from various courses in a hands-on setting. Club activities include everything from organizing events, seminars, fundraising for local nonprofits, guest speakers, field trips, site visits, and career development workshops to networking and managing real stock portfolios.
Learning Spaces
Students at the Lundquist College have access to two on-site innovation labs, each providing students with hands-on experience using specialized equipment to develop business ideas, and design and test prototypes. The college is also home to several labs that bring people together from across campus and the greater community to advance business knowledge.
Eugene
- Business Academic Residential Community (BizARC) Innovation Lab
- Insights Research Lab (IRL)
- Intelligent Futures Lab (IF Lab)
Portland
- Sports Product Management (SPM) Innovation Lab
Academic Learning Experiences
At the Lundquist College of Business, we offer students a range of academic experiences to help make connections, gain skills for a diverse world of business, and build a lifelong community so they can go on to do great things in the world.