Anchor Society

The Anchor Society recognizes a select group of University of Portland seniors who embody our motto: Veritas vos Liberabit — “The Truth Will Set You Free.”

Each year, ten to fifteen seniors are appointed by the President to serve as members of the Anchor Society. These students represent the very best of the University’s Catholic and Holy Cross mission — exemplars of teaching and learning, faith and formation, and service and leadership.

Anchor Society members are not only honored for who they have become; they are entrusted with meaningful responsibility during their final year at UP.

The Anchor Society is more than a recognition. It is a calling and an invitation to lead faithfully, represent boldly, and remain anchored to the mission of the University of Portland for life.