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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Bringing together students, faculty, researchers, alumni, and partners, UO Olympic Studies Week highlights the university’s growing role in Olympic-related research, teaching, and industry engagement—from sport business and marketing to history, policy, and international collaboration.
The Olympic spirit is woven into the DNA of the University of Oregon. UO Olympic Studies Week showcases how that spirit shapes the university's approach to sports, scholarship, and global engagement. During the week, some activities are designed specifically for UO students and academic audiences, while others are open to the public and offer a chance to engage directly with the university’s Olympic legacy and community.
Events Open to the Public
UO Olympics History and Winter Sports Archives Tour February 17, 11:00 a.m.–noon Knight Library, Special Collections and University Archives (RSVP required. Space is limited.)
Team USA Watch Party Hosted by the Warsaw Sports Business Center February 18–20, 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. daily Tykeson Hall, James Commons (1030 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403) (Open viewing of Winter Olympics competition throughout the week)
U.S. Bobsled Guest Speaker Will Stolpe February 18, 6:00 p.m. Jaqua Center (Taking place during the weekly meeting of the Warsaw Sports Business Club)
See full schedule of events: https://business.uoregon.edu/news/uo-olympic-studies-week-2026
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Description: The Department of Bioengineering at the Knight Campus is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael J. Weickert as the featured speaker for the Winter 2026 installment of the Robert Family Entrepreneurship Speaker Series. His talk, “Dumb Ways to Die: How Biotech Startups Fail,” will explore the realities of launching and sustaining life science ventures, drawing on more than 30 years of experience in the biotechnology and medical device industries.
Dr. Weickert will examine entrepreneurship as a professional discipline, offering insights into fundraising, clinical development, regulatory strategy, and the complex path of translating research into successful commercial products.
About the Speaker: Dr. Michael J. Weickert is the CEO of Pacylex Pharmaceuticals and Fe Pharmaceuticals and has spent over three decades developing drugs and medical devices in both public and private companies. He has founded and led multiple startups, held executive roles at seven companies, and contributed to a $3B acquisition by Teva. Dr. Weickert holds a PhD in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and completed his postdoctoral training at the National Cancer Institute at NIH.
Location: In-person: Beetham Family Seminar Room, Room 127, Knight Campus, 1st Floor Remote: A Zoom webinar link will be shared closer to the event. A recording will be available on our website following the presentation.
All are welcome to attend.
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.