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Shyla Spicer

Shyla Spicer becomes first in her tribe to graduate with M.B.A.

Business

April 25, 2018

Graduate student Shyla Spicer is about to become the first member of the Yakama Nation tribe of the Columbia River’s Wanapum people of Celilo Falls to graduate with a Master of Business Administration.

students posing with equipment

Shiley School of Engineering partners with Tektronix on geolocation project

Engineering

April 25, 2018

Three electrical engineering students have teamed with Tektronix for their senior design project. With guidance from Tektronix principal engineer Kyle Bernard ’85 and electrical engineering professor Joe Ho beck, the team is working to locate a transmitter near the University’s campus using Tektronix RSA500 devices.

Fulbright Awards

Five University of Portland students offered prestigious 2018 Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants

Awards and Rankings

Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

April 24, 2018

The University of Portland, a leader among its peer institutions in producing Fulbright U.S. Student Program participants, has announced that five students have been named finalists for the 2018 awards.

Jessica Murphy Moo

Jessica Murphy Moo appointed editor of Portland magazine

President

April 23, 2018

Jessica Murphy Moo has been appointed editor of Portland magazine, the award-winning publication of the University of Portland.

Update regarding "Wally" awards from President Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C.

President

April 17, 2018

An update regarding the "Wally" awards.

Associated Students of the University of Portland (ASUP) statement on 2018 "Wally" awards

Student Activities

President

April 16, 2018

A message from ASUP.

students riding bikes on campus

How to get involved with Earth Day on and off campus

Social Media

April 16, 2018

Check out some of the events happening on and off campus in celebration of Earth Day.

UP's Army ROTC Program

Army ROTC Program Offers Variety of Opportunities for Students

Army ROTC

April 12, 2018

The University of Portland's Army ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) program provides students with ample and diverse opportunities.

photo of Casandra Esparza

Office of Diversity & Inclusion to host Community Town Hall, April 12

Social Media

April 12, 2018

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion will host a Community Town Hall focused on diversity, inclusion and bridging gaps between privilege and oppression tonight, April 12, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The event will take place on the Quiet Side of the Commons and will include a panel of six faculty, staff and students who will add to the discussion.

Allen Lund

Businessman and philanthropist D. Allen Lund, former Chair of the University of Portland Board of Regents, passes away

President

April 9, 2018

Businessman and philanthropist D. Allen Lund of Pasadena, Calif. passed away on April 7, 2018. He was a longtime supporter of the University of Portland, a member of the University’s Board of Regents since 2001 and Board Chair from 2008-2017.

Joe Allegretti

Joseph B. Allegretti, a generous supporter of student scholarships and a member of the University of Portland Board of Regents, passes away

President

April 9, 2018

Joseph B. Allegretti, whose generosity enabled scores of students to attend the University of Portland on full scholarships, passed away on Friday, April 6 with his wife Helen and their family by his side.

#PilotsGive, University of Portland's first ever 24-hour day of giving, declared a great success

Development

April 9, 2018

On April 4-5, 2018, University of Portland launched its first annual 24-hour of giving. Considered a great success, 2,771 donors gave a total of $683,263.

Deacon Timothy Weed

Deacon Tim Weed to be ordained a priest for the Congregation of Holy Cross on Saturday, April 7

Campus Ministry

April 5, 2018

This Saturday, April 7, the United States Province of Priests and Brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross will confer the Sacrament of Holy Orders on three new priests, including Deacon Timothy Robert Weed, C.S.C.

Matthew Postle

54th Annual University of Portland Jazz Festival, April 11-12

Performing and Fine Arts

April 3, 2018

The University of Portland 54th Annual Jazz Festival takes place April 11 and 12 as bands from all over the region come together to perform and express their love of Jazz music.

Sustainability at UP

An Earth Day Challenge from Fr. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C. and the Presidential Advisory Committee on Sustainability

President

April 3, 2018

This April, Fr. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C. and the Presidential Advisory Committee on Sustainability (PACOS) are challenging the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Portland to make a commitment to take at least one tangible step that is within your own control toward increasing sustainability on campus.

students posing together

Biomedical engineering students develop clinical innovations in OHSU partnership

Engineering

April 3, 2018

At Oregon Health & Science University, Dr. John Ma, chair of emergency medicine, is the co-founder with co-directors Dr. David Sheridan (’04, Biology) and Dr. Matt Hansen, of IDEA EM, a team of emergency medical physicians tasked with developing clinically relevant, and eventually commercial, medical innovations.

Plastic straws in container with universal NO symbol over it.

Bon Appétit Management Company first in nation to ban plastic straws on campus

President

April 2, 2018

The University of Portland’s food service provider, Bon Appétit Management Company, will no longer provide plastic drinking straws in any food or beverage outlet on campus, effective April 18, 2018. UP is the first University dining service in the U.S. to successfully institute a campus initiative to ban plastic straws.