News, articles, and interesting stuff from the College of Business
Alex Magana’s goal is to create a business with serving others as a priority. The Business Leaders Scholars Program is helping her develop the skills and experience she’ll need to meet that goal.
Last spring, a group of students in the College of Business’s Women Mean Business club were invited to tour Naumes Inc., Harry and David and Lithia Motors and see the inner workings of some of southern Oregon’s economic cornerstones.
Associate Professor of Business Analytics Xiaohui Chang studies the factors that affect how information is spread and how machine learning and big data might help to solve this and other important problems.
Professor of Management Satoris “Tori” Howes is passionate about creating a world of work where people can thrive and gain fulfillment.
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.
Crafting the perfect business plan, leveraging a team of subject-matter experts, doing everything as close to right – the first time. That is what three College of Business centers for excellence are striving for in their work on $10 million OSU Global Hemp Innovation Center and the U.S. Department of Agriculture project.
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.
Your student has been away at OSU for 10 weeks and is ready to reunite with the things they love. Read our supporter’s guide for what to expect when your student comes back home.
Kayleen Salchenberg knows college finances and financial aid like an old friend – she lived it as an undergrad, choosing OSU for its generous support. Salchenberg now manages the Center Advancing for Financial Education in the College of Business and is passionate about educating students about much more than FAFSA forms to support their planning for a healthy, balanced, and financially secure future.
Michele Swift, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, earns the Society of Human Resource Management Foundation’s 2022 Student Chapter Advisor Impact Award, leading OSHRMA through pandemic restructuring.
The mentors for the Personal Selling class provided invaluable knowledge and experience to our students, and we thank them for dedicating their time and supporting us.
Aaron Larson, pictured with son, Leo, prepares for a bright future with his specialized master's.
Leading medical supply chain expert discusses "Global Supply Chain Challenges: Is a New Economic Iron Curtain Next?"
Enjoli Rodriguez’s focus on the plus-sized market for a swimwear line is a smart business tactic as well as a demonstration of her commitment to inclusivity.
College of Business senior Jack Wegrich volunteers time and knowledge for humanitarian aid mission to Ukraine.
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.
