News - July 2015

University of Portland announces plans for new residence hall

Development

Residence Life

July 27, 2015

University of Portland has announced plans to construct a new residence hall with room for approximately 270 students.

University of Portland alumnus John Becic '52 gives $100,000 to establish professorship in accounting and help with upgrades of Joe Etzel Field

Development

Business

Athletics

July 20, 2015

University of Portland has received a $100,000 gift from alumnus John N. Becic, who graduated in 1952 with a degree in accounting.

University of Portland and Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education announces launch of Catholic School Leadership Initial Administrator License program

Education

July 7, 2015

University of Portland and the Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE) are launching the Catholic School Leadership Initial Administrator License program this summer.

UP alumnus Donald T. Galarneau '49 gives $50,000 to Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering, resulting in $50,000 match from GE

Engineering

Development

July 6, 2015

University of Portland alumnus Donald T. Galarneau, a 1949 University graduate, has donated $50,000 to the Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering for the purchase for a high speed camera.

Joane Moceri begins tenure as dean of School of Nursing

Nursing

July 1, 2015

Beginning July 1, Joane Moceri is now serving as dean of the University of Portland’s School of Nursing.