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Devika Dhamija comes from one of the world’s most culturally iconic, densely populated and financially significant cities – Mumbai in India. Yet she was just 14, when she realized that she had to travel and see the world. The tool to achieve that – education. + Read More
We are delighted to share with you an exclusive event that your student experienced recently. The entrepreneurship panel invited notable figures in the cutting edge of creativity and commerce and was moderated by Dale McCauley, assistant director of InnovationX. Your student listened in on honest and empowering stories from nationally recognized talents, who are… + Read More
In case you’ve been wondering what’s been going on “This Week in Business” (that is the name of our weekly email newsletter to students!) here is an update from our Student Engagement team. The College of Business has numerous programs to help support your student’s personal, professional and leadership development. Here’s some examples: College of… + Read More
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. + Read More
Reid Burford discovered a simple truth – freshly roasted coffee is better coffee. And he founded a business. + Read More
Many mainstream stories of entrepreneurial success feature people who have benefited from seeing role models who look and sound like themselves thriving as business owners. When I had a chance to build a team and launch a new entrepreneurship center at Oregon State University about five years ago, I set about charting a different course, using the framework of inclusive design. + Read More
A Network of One and an Instinct for Business Brings Devika Dhamija to OSU
-Nov 19, 2024
Devika Dhamija comes from one of the world’s most culturally iconic, densely populated and financially significant cities – Mumbai in India. Yet she was just 14, when she realized that she had to travel and see the world. The tool to achieve that – education. + Read MoreEntrepreneurship Panel Welcomes Leaders in Creativity and Commerce
-Mar 13, 2024
We are delighted to share with you an exclusive event that your student experienced recently. The entrepreneurship panel invited notable figures in the cutting edge of creativity and commerce and was moderated by Dale McCauley, assistant director of InnovationX. Your student listened in on honest and empowering stories from nationally recognized talents, who are… + Read MoreInside the college: Highlights reel for winter term
-Feb 7, 2023
In case you’ve been wondering what’s been going on “This Week in Business” (that is the name of our weekly email newsletter to students!) here is an update from our Student Engagement team. The College of Business has numerous programs to help support your student’s personal, professional and leadership development. Here’s some examples: College of… + Read MoreWith Sunkst Swim, Enjoli Rodriguez Designs for Plus-Sized Customers
-Jun 3, 2022
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. + Read MoreRoast-to-order Coffee is Niche Space for Howling Hounds
-Mar 18, 2022
Reid Burford discovered a simple truth – freshly roasted coffee is better coffee. And he founded a business. + Read MoreSetting our sights on zero: How we define future success
-Mar 7, 2022
Many mainstream stories of entrepreneurial success feature people who have benefited from seeing role models who look and sound like themselves thriving as business owners. When I had a chance to build a team and launch a new entrepreneurship center at Oregon State University about five years ago, I set about charting a different course, using the framework of inclusive design. + Read More