2026 Digital Program

On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Charles H. Lundquist College of Business, it is a privilege to welcome you to the 2026 MBA and MS in Management commencement ceremony. Today, we recognize a profound milestone—the completion of a journey defined by rigorous inquiry, professional evolution, and a steadfast dedication to excellence.

To our graduates: your time here has been more than an academic pursuit; it has been a deliberate investment in your potential and vision to shape the future of industry. Whether you joined us to pivot into a new career, accelerate your current trajectory, or master the complexities of business, you have emerged with a sharpened perspective and a more sophisticated toolkit. You’ve learned how to lead with purpose and integrity, and we are immensely proud of the thoughtful and principled professionals you have become.

To the families, partners, and colleagues who supported these graduates through late nights and demanding schedules: thank you. Your belief in and dedication to their aspirations have been a vital catalyst for their success.

At the Lundquist College, we believe that advanced education is a lifelong commitment to thinking boldly and acting with intent. As you go forth to apply your expertise, remember that you are now part of a distinguished global network: “Once a Duck, always a Duck.” You will always find a home and a community of peers here at the University of Oregon. Congratulations on this significant achievement.

Bruce Blonigen, Edward Maletis Dean, Lundquist College of Business

Monday, June 15, 2026, 4:00 p.m., Beall Hall

Processional

Pomp and Circumstance (Edward Elgar)
Lindsey Henriksen Rodgers, PhD playing the Organ

Welcome and Opening Comments

Bruce Blonigen
Edward Maletis Dean, Lundquist College of Business

Faculty Speaker 

Remarks read by Miranda Ingram, MBA ’26 Candidate
John Davis
Director, Center for Sustainable Business Practices; Professor of Practice

Master’s Programs Recognition and Honors

Kata Bahnsen-Reinhardt
Director, Graduate Student Experience

MBA Hooding 

Bruce Blonigen
Eren Çil
Academic Director, Oregon MBA Program; Professor of Operations and Business Analytics; Robert J. and Leona M. DeArmond Research Scholar
Charlie Bame-Aldred
Professor of Practice

Master of Science in Management Hooding 

Bruce Blonigen
Emily Moore
Academic Director, Master of Science in Management Program; Assistant Teaching Professor of Management
Charlie Bame-Aldred

Closing Remarks

Bruce Blonigen

Recessional

College Awards

Outstanding Master of Business Administration Student Award
Miranda Ingram

Outstanding Master of Science in Management Student Award
Isabelle Lilianna Arreola

Top Academic Honors

Graduating at the Top of the Lundquist College of Business Graduate Program Class

Master of Business Administration Valedictorian
Faizan Mir Ali Khan ^†

Master of Science in Management Valedictorian
Alexandra Mackenzie Matsuoka ^†

Graduate Ambassadors

^† Indicates membership in Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor Society

Lundquist College of Business Degree Candidates

Master of Business Administration

* MBA Class of 2026 Valedictorian

^† Indicates membership in Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor Society.

¹ MBA/MSF Concurrent     ² MBA/JD Concurrent     ³ MBA/Other Concurrent

Master of Science in Management

* MSM Class of 2026 Valedictorian

^† Indicates membership in Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor Society.

Notes on Academic Dress

Today’s academic regalia have their origins in the caps and gowns worn in medieval universities more than 800 years ago. Unlike bachelor’s gowns, both master’s and doctoral robes reflect advanced study, though they differ in style. Master’s gowns typically feature long, closed sleeves with arm slits, while doctoral robes are distinguished by velvet facings and three velvet bars across the sleeves in black or in colors specific to the degree subject (for example, business administration and accountancy: drab; engineering: orange; statistics: light rose).

Some of these colors are probably arbitrary, whereas others carry symbolic or historic significance. Thus, green, the color of medicinal herbs and all things living, signifies medicine. Blue, the color of heaven, stands for wisdom and truth (that is, philosophy). Law is represented by the royal purple of the crown.

In addition to robes, the hood plays a crucial role in identifying the wearer’s academic field, degree level, and the institution granting the degree. Originally functioning as a head covering, the hood has evolved over time, serving various purposes, such as a shoulder cape and even a bag for alms and payments. The size and shape of the hood indicate the level of the degree, either master’s or doctoral, while the combination of colors conveys important information about the wearer’s academic discipline and institutional affiliation, adding a sense of tradition and distinction to the ceremonial attire.

Charles H. Lundquist College of Business

The Lundquist College of Business empowers an engaged community of students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders who create, apply, and disseminate business knowledge in order to make significant contributions to their professions, communities, and society. 

An integral part of the University of Oregon’s position as an elite research institution, the college boasts a world-class faculty that delivers a distinctive education combining an integrated understanding of business’s role in society with hands-on experiences.

• The Lillis Business Complex is the first certified environmentally friendly business school facility in the nation. 
• Founded in 1993, the Warsaw Sports Business Center is the first sports industry program in the nation to be housed at a college of business. 
• The college’s finance curriculum is certified by the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst Institute’s University Recognition Program, making it one of only 150 programs worldwide on this exclusive list. 
• The Princeton Review placed the Oregon MBA at #5 in the United States for sustainable business, #10 for operations, and #27 for entrepreneurship.
• With more than 48 articles accepted for publication in the past year, 110 accepted for publication in the Financial Times top 50 journals in the past five years, and a #18 ranking on a per capita basis for management research, our faculty are talented, sought-after experts in their fields who impress with distinguished honors and research recognition.
• The Lundquist College of Business was first accredited in 1923, and its accounting program was accredited in 1989. Less than 2 percent of the world’s business schools are accredited in both business and accounting by AACSB International. 

The Lundquist College of Business MBA and MSM class of 2026 includes 58 graduates from 12 countries, 21 states, and 17 Oregonians.

University of Oregon

John Karl Scholz, President

Christopher P. Long, Provost and Senior Vice President

Bruce Blonigen, Edward Maletis Dean, Lundquist College of Business

Alumni Association

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