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students and professor stand around Simulated Health Center

School of Nursing opens newly remodeled and updated Simulated Health Center

Nursing

October 30, 2019

University of Portland’s School of Nursing has opened its newly renovated and updated Simulated Health Center. The Elsie Franz Finley Simulated Health Center and the Nelson Family Simulated Ambulatory Care Center are designed to prepare graduate and undergraduate nursing students with hands-on and real-world experiences.

Elderly Salvadoran woman.

One woman's experience of civil war in El Salvador

Campus Ministry

Portland Magazine

October 27, 2019

On a pilgrimage to El Salvador through the Office of Campus Ministry, University of Portland professors Maria Echenique and Karen Eifler met Tomasa, who shared with them her experiences during the Salvadoran Civil War (1979-1992).

University of Portland cross country coach Rob Conner

30 years and running: Track and cross country coach Rob Conner continues to rack up the wins

Alumni

Athletics

Portland Magazine

October 26, 2019

Rob Conner has been coaching track and cross country at University of Portland for 30 years. Along the way he's trained numerous All-Americans, tallied 34 conference titles, and led the men's team to three podium finishes in the national championships.

Patrick Leahy: Notes from a public servant

Political Science

Portland Magazine

College of Arts and Sciences

October 25, 2019

Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) delivered the first-ever talk in Brian J. Doyle Auditorium. This is an excerpt of some of his remarks on voting and life in politics and as a public servant.

Handful of ripe, red tomotoes

Star of the plate: From Flamingo Ridge Organic Farm to the plates of Bon Appetit

Portland Magazine

October 25, 2019

Charlie Harris grows the uncommon--but deliciously infamous--Oregon Star tomatoes on his Flamingo Ridge Organic Farm in Gaston, OR. The tomatoes make their way to University of Portland each summer and star in several dishes served up in the Bon Appetit eateries on campus.

University of Portland rower Brianne Zbylicki

Woman in the boat: UP rower Brianne Zbylicki

Biology

Athletics

College of Arts and Sciences

Portland Magazine

October 25, 2019

Brianne Zbylicki '20 was making a name for herself on UP's rowing team and in the biology research labs. When cancer struck, she took a year off from sports and studies. Upon her return to campus, she found help and unwavering support in teammates, professors, and coaches.

Pulse line leading to red star

Listening to America: A UP alumnus answers the White House Comment Line

College of Arts and Sciences

Alumni

Portland Magazine

October 25, 2019

Nathan Sherfinski '05 spent the summer of 2010 answering calls to the White House Comment Line--an experience that taught him the art of listening.

Hands cradling a skull at archeological dig site

Digging Toward Questions: The University of Portland Pollentia Undergraduate Research Expedition

Study Abroad

Biology

College of Arts and Sciences

Theology

Portland Magazine

Chemistry

October 24, 2019

For five summers, University of Portland has sent an interdisciplinary team of student and faculty researchers to an archeological dig site in Pollentia, Mallorca, Spain. Representing all areas of study at the University--from chemistry to theology and business to library science--members of UP PURE have gotten out in the field and done the slow, often back-aching, knee-crunching, centimeter-by-centimeter work of excavating artifacts of an ancient Roman city.

Margin Notes: On treasure maps and spiritual imaginings in the tiniest of spaces

Portland Magazine

October 24, 2019

Physics professor Shannon Mayer extols the virtues of writing in margins of beloved texts.

University of Portland mourns the death of first-year student Owen Klinger

President

October 21, 2019

Missing student Owen Klinger is believed to have died. University of Portland mourns his passing. Masses in his memory will be offered Monday evening in campus residence halls and Tuesday at 12:05 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher.

Franz Hall exterior

University of Portland named best Oregon college for value by MONEY Magazine's 2019-2020 Best Colleges rankings

Awards and Rankings

October 15, 2019

The University of Portland has been named the best college in Oregon for value in an annual ranking released by MONEY Magazine, a Time Inc. publication. MONEY’s 2019-2020 Best Colleges rankings and search tools are designed to help families find a great college at a great price.

Eastern Oregon landscape.

I Go In: How exploring leads to finding answers within

October 14, 2019

When she needs to get away, Annie Kaffen travels to "go in"--not "get out"--and finds surprising insights.

photo of Brian Doyle Auditorium

University of Portland presents “Hailing Cesar” film and discussion with director Eduardo Chávez, October 10

International Languages and Cultures

October 7, 2019

The University of Portland will play a screening of the film “Hailing Cesar,” in the Brian J. Doyle Auditorium on Thursday, October 10 at 5 p.m. Eduardo Chávez, director, writer, and producer of this film, will be in attendance to have a live discussion.

photo of Tom Greene

University of Portland Provost Dr. Thomas Greene sets retirement for close of 2019-2020 academic year

President

October 4, 2019

After more than 35 years as an instructor, administrator, professor and leader at the University of Portland, Provost Dr. Thomas G. Greene will conclude his career with retirement at the end of the current 2019-2020 academic year.