DECEMBER 2025

Today’s Tech with Clare Duffy

Overwhelmed by the dizzying evolution of new technology and artificial intelligence? CNN reporter Clare Duffy ’17 is here to help.

• Jessica Murphy Moo

Lost and Found

She has left possessions in several countries and a few oceans. But Japan kept returning things to her.

• Sallie Tisdale

Muscle Memory

A priest takes the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage with his siblings. At a certain point in northwest Portugal—one week in, another week to go—he starts to wonder what he’s gotten himself into.

• Fr. Patrick Hannon, CSC

Close Up & Fluorescent

Introducing UP’s New Superstar Microscope

• Jessica Murphy Moo

Pilots at the Medical World Cup

Everyone playing at this World Cup is also a physician. Two former Pilots—and one former coach—represented Team USA.

• Kyle Garcia

Bold Promise, Brilliant Future

Lucia has known for a long time that UP was the school for her.

Educator of the Year

Every student—every language—has a place in her classroom.

• Tess Wrobleski

A New Way to See Van Gogh

Anna Singley ’26 uses a mathematical model to explore a link between Van Gogh’s paintings and his mental health.

• Emily Nelson ’19

The University of, for, and with Portland

The Bluff is a hub for the community, most recently as host of the Vanport Jazz Festival

• Robert D. Kelly, PhD

First Calling

Professor Naveen Gudigantala recently won UP’s Outstanding Teaching Award.

• Gigi Giangiobbe

More Inspired than Retired

On the occasion of Nancy Copic’s retirement, a young journalist reflects on her mentor.

• Kimberly Cortez

The Stories that Bind Us

How a political science professor uses stories to show our connectedness.

• Anne Santiago

The Power of a Well-Told Story

A reflection on the inspired teaching of professor emeritus Herman Asarnow.

• Jon Reitzenstein