Email:
Phone:
503.943.8223
Address:
Waldschmidt 321
Dan Christopherson serves as Director of Public Affairs. A Pilot alumnus from the Class of 1988, Dan returned to his alma mater in 2021 to direct media relations and media coverage of the University — as well as strategic communications and public affairs initiatives that support UP’s Catholic, Holy Cross higher education mission. He is the primary contact for media inquiries and campus-related information and serves as liaison to community and government agencies.
Dan returned to The Bluff after a long career in television news and sports reporting, including nearly 20 years in the Portland, Oregon media market. Prior to joining UP, Dan led content development for C-suite executive gatherings of the world’s top technology leaders. Dan and his wife are the proud parents of Emilia, a 2021 UP graduate, and Gabriel.
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd.,
Portland, Oregon 97203-5798
503.943.8000
