Oregon State’s research focus was a match for scholar of workplace fit

Assistant Professor Qi Zhang studies the fit between employees and their work environments, especially their work groups.

Colleen Bee receives Breaking Barriers award for her work supporting student-athletes

Remembering College of Business alumnus, innovator and leading supporter Bernie Newcomb

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.   

Gordon Clemons: From humble beginnings to the College of Business Hall of Fame

With ingenuity and tenacity Gordon Clemons founded CorVel Corporation, helped innovate the healthcare industry and made a big difference to the College of Business.

Marketing savvy Megan Milliken created the world’s first disappearing baby shoe

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.

Ben Kahn v. the DMV: A match-up that benefits all Oregonians

Ben Kahn leads $90-million DMV Service Transformation Program that expands accessibility and improves customer service for four million Oregonians.

‘This is my all. This is my purpose.’

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.

“The More Space You Take Up, The More Space It Creates”

Minnesota Vikings DEI Leader, Anne Doepner, was keynote speaker for the 2023 Susan J. McGregor Memorial Lecture on Women in Leadership. Read about her talk or click into the video and watch.

Inside the college: Highlights reel for winter term

Business Catalyst Scholar Alex Magana is helping others as she grows

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.

College of Business students immerse themselves in southern Oregon businesses

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. 

Xiaohui Chang is fighting for truth in the misinformation battle

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.

Satoris Howes prepares future work leaders for better workplaces

Professor of Management Satoris “Tori” Howes is passionate about creating a world of work where people can thrive and gain fulfillment.

Chris Dowhaniuk made the most of his college experience. Through mentoring, he’s showing students how they can, too.

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. 

Industrial Hemp: Taking the Thoughtful, Respectful Approach to a New Opportunity

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.

Alumni award winner Laura Naumes and her family have been in business in the Rogue Valley for more than 100 years.

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.

Alum Matt Watson started his own Portland creative agency in 2013. Now it’s thriving.

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.

What should I expect when my student returns home for winter break? 

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.

Teaching College Finances and Lifetime Financial Planning with CAFE

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.

Award-winning student organization is welcoming home for Ecampus students

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.

Personal Selling Takes Deep Dive into Female Perspective for Inclusive Learning

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.

Flagship Marketing Research Conference “Disruption for a Better World” Arrives in Corvallis; Honors OSU Professor Jim McAlexander

Specialized Master’s in Business Degree Leads to New Opportunities

Aaron Larson, pictured with son, Leo, prepares for a bright future with his specialized master's.

Supply Chain Expert Tinglong Dai Talks Bellwether Events and ESG Opportunities

Leading medical supply chain expert discusses "Global Supply Chain Challenges: Is a New Economic Iron Curtain Next?"