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Remembering Jack Drexler

In the end the story of Jack Drexler is not about the superhero, but the cape. It is one that many agree the humble man would not want written as he never sought such attention in his life. The list of accomplishments is long, but the friends who stood beside him are what mattered most.

Men are more likely to respond negatively to gender threats in the workplace than women

Keith Leavitt, professor of management and associate dean, researches what triggers some problematic behaviors among men.

The Business Leaders Scholars program is helping Joseph Hartsook achieve his dream

The program offered Hartsook financial support throughout his college career as well as support services like peer and professional mentoring, financial advice, employment and check-ins, all to help him stay in school and graduate. 

MBA student finds confidence in her leadership abilities

Nicte Chandler, 35, of Corvallis, was checking her feed on social media in December 2019 when she saw that her friend, also a working mom, had gone back to school.

Launch Academy Fall Competition Showcases Best-of-Term Business Concepts

A lighting system for vehicles adjusts high and low beams for safer driving, wellness services centered on meditation, and an app for disaster preparedness...

Narcissists Don’t Learn From Their Mistakes …

In refusing to acknowledge that they have made a mistake, narcissists fail to learn from those mistakes, a recent study from Oregon State University – Cascades College of Business found.

A New Foundation for the Northwest’s Hemp Industry

The College of Business is an integral part of OSU's new $10 million grant for the Global Hemp Innovation Center from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Fresh Turkey Analytics for First Alternative Natural Foods

First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op turns to MBA researchers for insights into the Thanksgiving Day intricacies of fresh turkey sales.

Funding Faculty Excellence

Oregon State University’s new Provost’s Faculty Match program will help the college hire gifted, exceptional faculty

The Honor of an Endowed Professorship

OSU, VentureWell Build Flexible, Innovative Partnership for Creative, Sustainability-Minded Students

An important new OSU multidisciplinary engineering and design initiative receives funding from national innovation nonprofit, VentureWell.

OSU Sales Academy Renews, Expands Portfolio of Key Industry Sponsors

The OSU Sales Academy opens a new year of learning, engagement and pitch competitions with a strong portfolio of industry sponsors. 2021 brings six new companies to the Sales Academy, and continued or heightened commitments from six current sponsors.

Specialized Master’s Inspires Career Choice for Recent Grad

Ashley Chona '19 always knew that graduate studies was part of her life plan, and an extremely important part of earning the next degree for her was deciding when to do it.

MBA Grad Dan Pitluck Stays Current as Analytics Instructor

Working professionally as a data analyst for Columbia Sportswear, Dan Pitluck, MBA ‘18, saw an opportunity to stay within the vibrant loop between the college and the business of business analytics.

A Different Way to Give Back

For the alumni who became professional mentors, giving back meant advising the next generation of business leaders.

A New Era for Student-Athletes

Seismic changes in NCAA policy — students can profit during college sports — and Colleen Bee helped OSU prepare.

A Q&A with Dean Tim Carroll

He discussed his goals to strengthen industry partnerships and inclusivity, and how alumni shape an institution.

Dr. Tim Carroll Appointed Dean of Business

Dr. Tim Carroll will become the Sara Hart Kimball Dean of Oregon State University’s College of Business.

OnPoint Builds Custom DEI Trainings

Working with Oregon State University’s Center for Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in Business, OnPoint launched self-paced DEI learning modules.

Ryan Kirkpatrick Takes One for the Team

2021 Weatherford Award Winner considers friend and Shwood Eyewear co-founder, Dan Genco ’05, to be an equally deserving winner.

Inflection point: Religious freedom and individual rights

Inara Scott examines the complicated questions about the religious rights of both corporations and employees (individuals), and the resulting litigation if these principles clash.

A Rising Star: Launch Academy

The Deshpande Foundation, which supports sustainable, scalable social and economic impact through innovation and entrepreneurship, named Launch Academy, our student business incubator, a recipient of the Rising Star Award for Excellence in Curriculum Innovation.

Accomplishments & Opportunities from the Pandemic Year

The journey of an elite athlete and driven, high-performing student can be extremely busy and demanding. For Walker, the pandemic was a complete change of pace.