Inside Lundquist | March 2026
In this edition of Inside Lundquist, we take a deep dive into sustainability, a core strategic priority at the college.
Operations and Business Analytics Faculty
A Scholar among Scholars
Nagesh N. Murthy, Roger Engemann Professor of Operations and Business Analytics, has been named a fellow of the Decision Sciences Institute, one of the highest honors in the field.
Welcoming New Research Talent
The college is growing its tenure-track faculty in key strategic growth areas including real estate finance, the intersection of law and finance, entrepreneurship, consumer behavior, supply chain, and financial reporting and disclosures.
Second Stewart Award for OBA Leader
The Lundquist College of Business is pleased to announce that Nagesh Murthy has been named its 2024 Stewart Distinguished Professor.
Assessing Energy Efficiency
New research by UO professor Behrooz Pourghannad and coauthor sheds more light on the social effects of large corporations working directly with smaller, overseas manufacturers to make their processes more climate friendly.
Recognition for Top Research
How do you incentive recycling in the aerospace industry? New research coauthored by Nagesh Murthy, Eren Çil, and coauthor sought to answer that question.
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.
Renting to Own
UO professor Michael Pangburn and former PhD student Monire Jalili explored rent-to-buy policies in the entertainment streaming industry.
Fast Facts, Flashing Slides Mark Inaugural Research Slam
Eight Lundquist College of Business researchers brought their papers to life during the inaugural Research Slam.
Exceptional New Faculty Members
For the second year in a row, a stellar lineup of eight professors joined the Lundquist College of Business.