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News - December 2018
Campus Labs recognizes University of Portland for innovative approach in using technology to address student engagement
Student Activities
Awards and Rankings
December 21, 2018
The University of Portland was recently recognized by Campus Labs, a leading company that works with institutions to transform higher education through data and analytics, as a Rising Star in its annual awards program, for the innovative use of Engage, a program that enhances student engagement.
University of Portland’s student news outlet, The Beacon, honored with prestigious Crown Award for excellence in journalism
Student Activities
December 21, 2018
On December 3, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association announced The Beacon, the University of Portland’s student-run digital news publication, was one of 25 collegiate digital publications named finalists for a Crown Award for overall excellence in student journalism.
University of Portland sets new records of charitable giving during 2018 Giving Tuesday campaign
Development
December 18, 2018
The University of Portland established new records of charitable giving during the 24-hour event known as Giving Tuesday, November 27, 2018, including 741 gifts and a total raised of $194,744 —an 89% increase in total amount raised from 2017.
University of Portland ranks no. 18 in Forbes’ “Top 25 STEM Colleges of 2018”
Awards and Rankings
Biology
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Physics
December 10, 2018
The University of Portland was recently ranked no. 18 in “The Top 25 STEM Colleges of 2018” by Forbes.com.
Dr. Casey Shillam appointed new Dean of School of Nursing
Nursing
December 4, 2018
University of Portland President Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., announced today the appointment of Dr. Casey Shillam as Dean of the School of Nursing, effective December 1, 2018.
David Vargas Puga '21 becomes first UP student to receive Fund for Education Abroad scholarship award
Study Abroad
December 4, 2018
University of Portland’s David Vargas Puga ’21 recently became one of only 22 students nationwide to receive a scholarship from Fund for Education Abroad, a program which focuses on making study abroad opportunities accessible to all students.
