Partnerships | Inside Oregon State’s partnership model for industry and community engagement

In this episode, Balzhan Orazbayeva, Manager Strategic Initiatives at UIIN, is joined by Rebecca Robinson, Associate Vice President for Economic Development and Industry Relations at Oregon State University, to take a close look at what it really takes to design partnerships that work at scale. Moving beyond one-off collaborations, Rebecca shares how Oregon State has built a more coordinated, sector-based approach to engaging with industry and community partners.From creating a clear “front door” for engagement, to aligning internally across colleges and central units, this conversation offers practical insights for universities looking to strengthen their partnership models.