UO Business

May/June 2026

 
In this issue:

  • A $70K supercomputer for federal data
  • Helping UO ventures scale
  • Next-level AI assistants
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Warsaw Wins Case Cup Competition for Fifth Time

How do you build a championship-level business plan for an NHL franchise in just one day? Our students did exactly that, combining insights from finance, marketing, and sponsorship to bring home the 2026 National Sports Forum Case Cup.

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MBA Seminars Support UO Startups

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From navigating business strategy to expanding professional networks, a collaboration between the Lundquist College of Business, the Knight Campus, and the UO Foundation is playing a pivotal role in providing UO ventures with the guidance they need to scale.

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Shaping National Innovation Policy

It took a custom-built supercomputer, but the results were worth it. Associate professor Lauren Lanahan's massive analysis of federal contracting data is helping ensure that critical research programs remain a cornerstone of American technological leadership.

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A Dozen Ducks Dazzle at 40 under 40 Awards

Rising leaders from our MBA, executive MBA, and undergraduate programs represent nearly a quarter of this year's Portland Business Journal 40 Under 40 class and are shaping the future of business across the Pacific Northwest.

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Business Professor Launches AI Courses

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Management professor Ralph Heidl didn't just want to teach students AI for business, he wanted them to learn how to build their own AI assistants for navigating real-world business challenges.

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Spotlight on the Sidelines

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Our alumni are leading the business of sports at the MLB, the Seattle Storm, the College Football Playoff, and more. Meet three Ducks who are leveraging their degrees to drive fan engagement and industry growth.

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Exploring Pathways to a Sustainable Future

An audience member speaks into a microphone during the 2026 Summit for Sustainable Organizations

With a focus on turning innovation into impact, more than 100 attendees gathered for a two-day, student-led event exploring how business can foster long-term environmental and social stewardship.

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