Business Matters

Gavin Smith: Combining a Passion for Environmental Sustainability with Business Acumen

“I would encourage everyone to take risks in your academic journey. You never know what you'll end up finding....”

Hayden Van Steenburgh: Four Years of Opportunities with Leadership

Alina Matsumoto: The Art of Balancing

“We all navigate life in our own ways, and the path we take to success is supposed to be unique. It's important to remember that we are all at OSU for a reason. Sko beavs!!!”

Kelli Rei Liwu Nekomoto: I have truly enjoyed my four years

Kelli Rei Liwu Nekomoto earns her degree in supply chain and logistics management, and will return to Oahu to begin her career. Active in leadership in her sorority, and a Tour Ambassador in the OSU Welcome Office, a team that welcomes over 30,000 individuals every year, Kelli says she truly enjoyed her years at Oregon State University and found a home in Corvallis.

Thinking Forward: Q&A with OSU Alumnus Joel Walker, Client Manager at SGK

The social media team sat down with Joel Walker ’20, MBA ’21 at the College of Business Student Leadership Conference to talk about his experience at OSU as well as his advice on finding professional success.

Parent Connection: Supporting Your Student this Summer

Celebrate the strides your business student has made at Oregon State: As they gear up for summer, discover how to support their academic journey and prepare for the season and year ahead. Dive into our guide for a productive summer as well as well-deserved relaxation.

Ethics Case Competition – Homeless PDX

The Oregon State College of Business third-year case competition promotes dialogue on difficult topics. The signature Blueprint event of junior year puts students into dialogical competition as they practice critical thinking, argumentation and presentation skills on a contemporary, polarizing topic. The tight links between business, government and society are explored as students engage in critical debate.

Made @ OSU: Our Microbusinesses

An exceptional hands-on learning experience – the BA 160 courses for first-year students result in the launch over 80 microbusinesses, ranging from custom t-shirts to charm bracelets. These businesses produce tens of thousands of dollars in profits, which are turned over to our student emergency scholarship fund.

Blueprint: Bridging Education and Career Success in the College of Business 

In the College of Business, we're shaping futures with Blueprint. This innovative program goes beyond textbooks, offering real-world skills for academic and professional triumphs. From networking events to financial planning, Blueprint equips students for life beyond the classroom. Join us in empowering your student's journey to success.

Joth Ricci, former CEO of Dutch Bros, to join College of Business as executive in residence

A new future for a historic building, designed by students

With choices across the country, OSU Presidential Scholar picks the College of Business

I really looked into the atmosphere of a school. A lot of the schools in big cities just felt a bit too overwhelming, and I knew that I did not want to go to a place where you can get lost in the crowd.

Building programs to fulfill a land grant mission

Prem Mathew grew up knowing the value of higher education. His parents, who graduated from high school but did not attend college, wove the message into their daily lives. The message resonated.

Community tax service boosted by million-plus grant

If you think tax season is busy; wait until you hear what the College of Business accounting program has targeted next: It’s an ambitious $1.61 million project – bringing free tax accounting services to communities across Oregon.

Fall 2023: What’s been going on this term? 

What's been going on this term? Plenty! Another best in class Career Fair – and much more. Here are some quick highlights for you to catch glimpse of a day in the life of your college student!

Kernutt Stokes and Moss Adams establish endowed accounting scholarships in the College of Business

The College of Business is grateful and excited to have received scholarship funds from two of our most valued industry partners.

Marneli Pascacio: Expressing her gratitude

Senior Marneli Pascacio says “¡Vamos Beavs!” and expresses her thanks for the scholarship that is helping fund her fall term in Spain.

Hire an Intern, Celebrate National Intern Day

National Intern Day comes once a year – always the last Thursday in July – and this year we celebrate on July 27. At that moment, on that day, students across the country – not just our OSU College Business students! – have crossed the halfway point on a career-defining experience: their summer internship.

Mallory Strand: On the Importance of Trying Everything

"I am so thankful for the career-enriching opportunities to connect with industry professionals at Austin Hall – and beyond. I'm looking forward to bringing my merchandising expertise and management skills to this new opportunity. I am enthusiastic about participating and having a positive impact on the company and my community. I can't wait to see what the future holds!"

Becca Ziegler Curates a Portfolio of Experience, Opportunity

"I am most proud of all the opportunities that I have been able to take part in that have put me outside of my comfort zone. I've gotten to grow personally and professionally through taking on new experiences that challenged my normal."

Betty Pasewe: Recognition, Prestige, Validation – and Future Success

“My college journey required me to adjust to the goals I wanted to achieve, which meant practicing habits that would be conducive to a successful career. I am proud of the person I have become in this time ... I have learned a lot about myself.”

With One Social Post, Jacob Teeny Turns to Entrepreneurship

"My goal was to teach engineering to high-school students, and I had been working as an engineer for a few years already in high school."

Rylee Henderer: From Demolition to Two Design Degrees

In just days now, Henderer earns two bachelor’s degrees – a B.S. in Interior Design and a B.S. in Design and Innovation Management – as well as a minor in family business. And then she returns to work full time for the family business, Henderer Design + Build.

Consistency pays off for finance graduate Ryan Hogan

Investing since the age of 13, OSIG alum and finance grad Ryan Hogan '23 has this advice: Consistency, not dramatic changes, is what counts in investing and life.