News, articles, and interesting stuff from the College of Business
OSU alumnus Bernard A. Newcomb, ’65, created a pioneering legacy of technological ingenuity and philanthropic impact at Oregon State and beyond. He died on January 29 at age 79. Newcomb made a monumental difference to the College of Business and the university. He will be missed.
With ingenuity and tenacity Gordon Clemons founded CorVel Corporation, helped innovate the healthcare industry and made a big difference to the College of Business.
In 2021, Megan Milliken '04 and her husband, Jesse, started Woolybubs, the world’s first disappearing baby shoe. Woolybubs are ethically made, planet friendly, durable, biodegradable and cute.
Roughly halfway through her specialized master’s program, Josephine Namuddu knows she sits in a rare seat – defying the odds, raised in an orphanage in a country where only 25% of primary school students successfully enter high school. Next, she will return to Uganda to open a school to give young people more opportunities.
Sometimes, the things we do for others that seem small open unexpected paths to a brighter future. It’s one of the reasons Chris Dowhaniuk ’18, volunteers as a mentor with the Business Leaders Scholars program.
Growing up in the Rogue Valley near Medford, Oregon, in the 1960s, Laura Naumes ‘81 was steeped in her family’s orchard and fruit-packing business. By the time she planned to attend Oregon State University, she knew she wanted to stay in the family business.
Matt Watson '99 could have taken a job at a small agency after graduating with a design degree from Oregon State. But predictable and safe is not how he chose to begin his career.
Aaron Larson, pictured with son, Leo, prepares for a bright future with his specialized master's.
The Thompson Family and TEC Equipment scholarship made the financial part of four years of college easy. Nick Hoddevik doubled down and earned two degrees - in finance and business information systems.
There are as many as four million Ukrainian refugees according to a United Nations late March report. Jack Wegrich, a senior in management, has found a way to help and offers bold, multifaceted advice for those who want to help, too.
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.
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.
Oregon State University’s new Provost’s Faculty Match program will help the college hire gifted, exceptional faculty
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.
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.
For the alumni who became professional mentors, giving back meant advising the next generation of business leaders.
2021 Weatherford Award Winner considers friend and Shwood Eyewear co-founder, Dan Genco ’05, to be an equally deserving winner.
