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News - 2023
December
Showing Up
Portland Magazine
December 12, 2023
UP alum Kyle Bunch ’09, ’11 believes that making a positive impact in the lives of others is as simple as showing up.
Elegy for a Glacier
Portland Magazine
December 8, 2023
A team of UP researchers is measuring Eliot Glacier on Mt. Hood. Understanding how fast it's melting will help agriculture in the valley below prepare for the future.
Foraging Her Way to France
Portland Magazine
December 8, 2023
For Fulbright Scholar Lauren Banks '23, the love of Mycology is in her roots.
UP Athletes Achieve 95 Percent Graduation Success Rate
Athletics
December 6, 2023
University of Portland athletics posted a 95 percent student-athlete Graduation Success Rate (GSR) according to the latest data released by the NCAA on Wednesday up from the 93 percent the previous two years.
November
UP Actors Perform Shakespeare in the Parks
Portland Magazine
November 21, 2023
Alums and current students traveled all over Portland with the Original Practice Shakespeare Festival.
Home Court
Portland Magazine
November 10, 2023
Rip City Remix brings a beloved Pilot—Pooh Jeter—back to The Bluff. His return to Chiles comes with a treasure trove of memories.
UP Junior Angel Dulay Awarded Top Prize at National Diversity in STEM Conference
Biology
November 2, 2023
UP junior biology major Angel Dulay delivered the “Best Undergraduate Research Poster” in the Life Sciences – Genetics category at the 2023 Society of the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Diversity in STEM Conference.
October
Investigating AI
Portland Magazine
October 23, 2023
UP explores the impact of AI tools on education and beyond.
Night at the Vatican
Portland Magazine
October 23, 2023
After the tourists go home, a museum's collection tells its own story.
Full Circle
Portland Magazine
October 23, 2023
Jo Cecilio '11 returns to The Bluff to lead the Moreau Center for Service and Justice.
September
Congregation of Holy Cross Honors UP Professor Kelly Fox with 2023 Spirit of Holy Cross Award
Nursing
Awards and Rankings
September 20, 2023
The Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers has honored University of Portland Assistant Professor Kelly Fox with a 2023 Spirit of Holy Cross Award, conferred upon lay collaborators in the U.S. and abroad who “make God known, loved, and served” in education, parish and mission settings.
University of Portland ranked #2 for 2023-24 in Western Region on U.S. News & World Report Lists of Best Colleges and Universities
Awards and Rankings
September 18, 2023
For the fifth consecutive year, University of Portland has been ranked as a top three university in the Western Region by U.S. News & World Report. The magazine’s 2023-24 rankings, released today, rank UP #2 among “Best Regional Universities – West.”
Seedlings of a Big Idea
Portland Magazine
September 14, 2023
Denver Backus '23 is working to help communities grow their own healthy produce.
Head of the Willamette
Portland Magazine
September 13, 2023
University of Portland's new boathouse on the Willamette River is a turning point for the Pilots' rowing program.
The Triple Bottom Line
Portland Magazine
September 13, 2023
Carling León '13 '17 believes Corporate Social Responsibility can attract fresh talent and help a business's bottom line.
NY Times selects Beacon DEI editor for talent-pipeline mentorship
Communication Studies
September 8, 2023
Kimberly Cortez, DEI editor of The Beacon, UP's student newspaper, has been selected by The New York Times as a mentee in a program to prepare student journalists for professional careers.
Two UP Holy Cross Men Profess Final Vows at University of Notre Dame Ceremony; Ordained to the Order of Deacon
Campus Ministry
September 8, 2023
Two members of the University of Portland community were among a group of 10 Holy Cross religious who professed their final vows on August 26 at a Mass held at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame.
August
Dr. Carol Dempsey elected Vice President/President Elect of the Catholic Biblical Association of America
Theology
August 30, 2023
Her election to this position makes her one of only 10 women to serve as Vice President/President Elect in the CBA's 87-year history.
Dean Joane Moceri appointed to OHA's ARCTAC Committee
Nursing
August 30, 2023
The Administrative Requirements for Clinical Training Advisory Committee (ARCTAC) committee of the Oregon Health Authority will review and modernize rules related to clinicals and clinical compliance for all clinical training programs in Oregon, including medical, nursing, and all the allied health programs.
University of Portland lands first-time ranking in The Princeton Review's top 389 schools for 2024
Awards and Rankings
August 23, 2023
Latest UP Honor Continues Accolades as New 2023-24 Academic Year Begins.
The Central Motif
Portland Magazine
August 10, 2023
A meditation on failure—its humbling persistence, its lessons, its (sometimes) astonishing beauty.
Finding Your Voice
Portland Magazine
August 4, 2023
A new class on vocal technique and its health benefits—for the singer and non-singer alike.
One Teacher at a Time
Portland Magazine
August 4, 2023
Ryan Darmody ’97 returns to The Bluff to lead UP's PACE program.
University of Portland to Study the Impact of Urbanization on Wildlife Health through National Science Foundation Grant
Biology
August 3, 2023
Latest Major Award Lifts UP College of Arts and Sciences Over the $2.5 Million Mark in Grant Funding Since 2022.
UP Education Professor Katie Danielson Appointed to Oregon Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council
Education
August 2, 2023
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has appointed Katie Danielson, PhD, assistant professor in UP’s School of Education, to the state’s Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council. In an August 1 announcement, the state billed the new council as “part of a long-term effort to boost reading and writing proficiency across Oregon.”
July
After the War
Portland Magazine
July 27, 2023
An undergraduate researcher started to ask questions about the experiences of Japanese Americans after their incarceration on US soil during WWII. These “stories of return” are largely missing from the history books. She decided to do something about that.
Every Note is a Memory
Portland Magazine
July 25, 2023
For one collector, set lists are a gateway to the good vibrations of the past.
The First Real Six-String
Portland Magazine
Performing and Fine Arts
July 25, 2023
The story of an instrument and two of its makers, more than a century apart.
President Kelly appointed to University of St. Thomas Board of Trustees
President
July 17, 2023
UP President, Dr. Robert Kelly, has been appointed as a trustee to the board of the University of St. Thomas.
Governor Kotek appoints Pamplin School Dean Dr. Michael DeVaughn to the Port of Portland Commission
Business
July 14, 2023
On June 16, the Oregon Senate approved Governor Kotek’s appointment of Dr. Michael DeVaughn to the Port of Portland Commission.
UP Alum Megan Rapinoe announces her retirement
Athletics
Alumni
July 13, 2023
After a storied career spanning two decades, Rapinoe leaves a venerable legacy as an icon of women’s soccer.
June
Money Magazine names UP as one of America's Best Colleges
Awards and Rankings
June 30, 2023
Citing its high graduation rate, strong science and engineering programs, and idyllic campus, Money named the University of Portland among its Best Colleges in the US for 2023.
Mai Nhia Xiong-Chan appointed as Vice President for Enrollment Management
Human Resources
President
June 29, 2023
Upon the conclusion of a national search that attracted an exceptionally talented and diverse array of candidates, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of Mai Nhia Xiong-Chan as Vice President for Enrollment Management.
Matthew Deschner appointed Dean of Admissions
President
Admissions
June 29, 2023
Upon the conclusion of a competitive search process, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of Matthew B. Deschner as Dean of Admissions.
Lift Up Your Harps
College of Arts and Sciences
June 1, 2023
Mo Briare ’92, ’04 has been a nurse, a musician, and a composer of sacred music. Now she’s teaching nursing students to use music for the health of their patients and for their own health, too.
An Important Role for Engineers
Engineering
Portland Magazine
June 1, 2023
When Khalid Osman ’16 isn’t teaching engineering classes at Stanford University, he works on issues around water equity.
May
Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities’ Members Generate $3.5 Billion Annual Economic Impact for Oregon
May 23, 2023
The Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities’ members generated an annual economic impact to the state of Oregon of $3.5 billion during Fiscal Year 2020-21, according to a new report by Lightcast. Additionally, students’ average annual rate of return is 12.5%.
Introducing Dr. David C. Mengel as UP's Next Provost
Human Resources
History
May 12, 2023
Upon the conclusion of a national search that attracted an exceptionally talented and diverse array of candidates, we are thrilled to announce my appointment of Dr. David C. Mengel as the next Provost of the University of Portland.
The Bench on The Bluff
Portland Magazine
May 1, 2023
My steps quickened as I left the Commons and bypassed the chapel toward my favorite spot, the bench on the south side of campus that looks out over the Willamette River. I was looking forward to precious time alone with my Creator.
Maunakea
Portland Magazine
May 1, 2023
Maunakea is one of the most recognizable landmarks to my ancestors—my kupuna—who ventured to the Hawaiian Islands centuries ago.
Finding My Better Self
Portland Magazine
May 1, 2023
Sometimes the struggle to attend Sunday Mass is real. And yet the peace he finds there still draws him in.
Balancing Act
Portland Magazine
May 1, 2023
Nate Lynch ’19 likes that when he's mountaineering, his mind can't wander. He has to focus only on what’s in front of him: the next step, the next move.
April
Portland Trail Blazers Launch NBA G League Team to Play at Chiles Center on the University of Portland Campus
Athletics
April 26, 2023
The Portland Trail Blazers and the NBA G League today announced that the Trail Blazers have acquired the right to own and operate an NBA G League team that will launch in the Chiles Center on the University of Portland's campus.
University of Portland Senior Lauren Banks Receives Fulbright U.S. Student Award to Study Abroad
Awards and Rankings
April 25, 2023
University of Portland Senior Lauren Banks has been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to advance her Environmental Sciences studies in France for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years.
University of Portland 2023 Commencement Ceremonies Set for Sunday, May 7 at Chiles Center
Commencement
April 5, 2023
Ari Shapiro, weekday co-host of NPR’s award-winning All Things Considered, returns to Portland as UP Commencement Speaker, Honorary Degree recipient
Expanding the Dundon-Berchtold ‘Ripple Effect’ — Multi-Million Dollar Estate Gift Will Fund University of Portland Student Scholarships
Development
Alumni
April 4, 2023
Advancing the legacy and the enduring impact he created alongside his late wife, Amy Dundon-Berchtold, University of Portland (UP) alumnus Jim Berchtold ’63 has announced an $18 million dollar estate gift that will primarily fund scholarships and tuition assistance for future UP students.
Always Ready, Always There
Portland Magazine
April 1, 2023
During the early days of Covid, Major Maribel Ortega de Pacheco’s eldest son asked why she couldn’t stay home with him for online kindergarten. Maribel told him that she was “a boss” at work and had to go in.
On Faith
Portland Magazine
April 1, 2023
With characteristic humility and trust, Sr. Angela Hoffman, PhD, leaves UP for a new chapter as prioress of her Benedictine community.
Astride
Portland Magazine
April 1, 2023
A pair of silver ears frame the path, and my gloved hands grip nubbled reins. Beams of autumn sun slant through golden leaves. A click and a nudge and we are trotting.
We ❤️ Libraries
Portland Magazine
April 1, 2023
We don't think it's a stretch to say our libraries—and the librarians who run them—are the backbone of a free and functioning democracy.
March
Tshombé Brown Named UP’s First Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Human Resources
March 14, 2023
After a national search, the University of Portland has named Tshombé Brown its first Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Pilots dance to NCAA Women’s Tournament with 64-60 WCC Championship win over Gonzaga
Athletics
March 7, 2023
For the third time in program history and the second time in four seasons, the Portland Pilots won the 2023 University Credit Union West Coast Conference Tournament Championship 64-60 over the Gonzaga Bulldogs.
Blanchet House Honors UP School of Nursing & Health Innovations with 2023 Service Award
Nursing
Awards and Rankings
March 6, 2023
Strengthening a bond that traces back to its founding 71 years ago, Blanchet House has selected University of Portland’s School of Nursing & Health Innovations (UPSONHI) as the recipient of its 2023 Service Award.
UP Nursing Student Jasmine Yee Selected as a Truman Scholar Finalist
Awards and Rankings
March 2, 2023
COVID-19 health precautions kept Jasmine Yee and her Class of 2024 from getting the full, in-person experience when they joined the University of Portland community in the fall of 2020. But after navigating that first year of online learning, Yee has been virtually unstoppable ever since—an inspiring force of caring and creativity on The Bluff.
Goodbye, Columbia
Portland Magazine
March 1, 2023
When Columbia Pool—North Portland’s only indoor public pool—closed its doors in 2020, a group of UP researchers set out to understand the pool’s context and history—its story.
Groundbreaking Grant for Prostate Cancer Research
Portland Magazine
March 1, 2023
Thanks to a $404,000 grant from the NIH, Susan Murray, Associate Professor of Biology, will be leading students on a three-year research project.
Make It New
Portland Magazine
March 1, 2023
In October, University of Portland’s Theater Department presented a workshop reading of its first commissioned play, Claire Willett’s How Can I Keep from Singing?
February
Campus Closures
February 24, 2023
Due to inclement weather, University of Portland will reman closed until Sunday, February 26 at noon, though a few limited events will proceed. We will re-evaluate on Sunday morning, but we expect the University to be fully open for business next week and that in-person classes will resume on Monday, February 27.
An Alpine Sanctuary
Portland Magazine
February 22, 2023
Alan Herald ’68 maintains a sense of equilibrium by staying connected with the natural world. He took the awe-inspiring photo above on a private pilgrimage to Mount Rainier National Park.
The Monteith House
Portland Magazine
February 22, 2023
A few years ago, after my wife and I married and had our first kid, we bought the house I grew up in. I think of this house as a sacred space.
It's Alive!
Portland Magazine
February 22, 2023
Portland’s most sustainable building is a feat of engineering that inspires hope, even awe. And two UP engineering alums helped usher it into existence.
Big-Small World
Portland Magazine
February 22, 2023
This issue of Portland magazine organically grew into one about the places that make us who we are. University of Portland may very well be one of those places for you. The nature of the connections—sometimes intentional, sometimes full of mystery—that are forged in these holy places are worth examining and cherishing. We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed pulling it together.
Pilot Shout-out
Portland Magazine
February 22, 2023
I wanted to send a shout-out to 2020 BSN graduate Valerie Chen. She joined the Labor and Delivery floor at PeaceHealth at RiverBend in Springfield, OR, at the beginning of the pandemic and has become a dynamic addition to the team.
UP’s First Lilly Faculty Fellows to Explore Faith Formation in Academia
Awards and Rankings
February 20, 2023
Two years after University of Portland joined the Lilly Network of Church-Related Colleges and Universities, two faculty members are the first on the UP campus to be awarded Lilly Faculty Fellowships.
January
“Endlessly Devoted to Student Well-Being and Success”— Dr. Elise Moentmann Receives Spirit of Holy Cross Award
Awards and Rankings
January 19, 2023
The Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province has honored Interim Provost Dr. Elise Moentmann for her service as a lay collaborator in the University of Portland community with a 2023 Spirit of Holy Cross Award.
Therapist, Poet, Writer, Artist
Portland Magazine
January 1, 2023
This past summer the Buckley Center Gallery presented “Facing You,” a retrospective exhibit of artist Reed Clarke’s oil paintings.
Behind Student Success
January 1, 2023
Emmanuel Aquino ’13 received a 2022 Educator of the Year award for grades 6–8 from OnPoint Community Credit Union. He attributes his success to his time at UP and the School of Education.
A River Runs in It
Portland Magazine
January 1, 2023
With a raft of state-of-the-art technology, the E. L. Wiegand Environmental Laboratory will offer students unique research opportunities and supercharge UP’s Environmental Studies program.
