You developed a potential life-saving technology. Now, you have to get it to market. Roger Newton, codiscoverer of Lipitor, shared his insights on the trials and tribulations of technology commercialization with students and faculty across campus on October 21. Newton was the first invited speaker for the Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship's new Distinguished Lecture Series. 

You may have seen them around campus or caught a glimpse of them at Autzen Stadium. Shady Peeps sunglasses are showing up on Duck fans all around Eugene and Portland. Don't know what we're talking about? Shady Peeps are polarized, university-themed sunglasses that come in yellow and green, and they are blowing up with the help of MBA student Caleb Iorg, applying his education in real time.

Consider the adrenaline of Oregon MBA students as they presented startup ideas to actual venture capitalists and investors. A little nerve wracking perhaps--especially because they spent ten weeks preparing, building a case, and trying to anticipate concerns. But the long nights were worth it. Watch the video above to learn more.

Days after achieving a first-place finish at NVC, TakeShape earned second place in the International Business Plan Competition 2008 at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). The Lundquist College of Business team was one of twelve teams representing seven countries invited to HKUST, the only university business plan competition in China open to complete graduate teams from other universities.