News - December 2018

CampusLabs Rising Star Award

Campus Labs recognizes University of Portland for innovative approach in using technology to address student engagement

Student Activities

Awards and Rankings

December 21, 2018

The University of Portland was recently recognized by Campus Labs, a leading company that works with institutions to transform higher education through data and analytics, as a Rising Star in its annual awards program, for the innovative use of Engage, a program that enhances student engagement.

The Beacon

University of Portland’s student news outlet, The Beacon, honored with prestigious Crown Award for excellence in journalism

Student Activities

December 21, 2018

On December 3, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association announced The Beacon, the University of Portland’s student-run digital news publication, was one of 25 collegiate digital publications named finalists for a Crown Award for overall excellence in student journalism.

2018 Giving Tuesday

University of Portland sets new records of charitable giving during 2018 Giving Tuesday campaign

Development

December 18, 2018

The University of Portland established new records of charitable giving during the 24-hour event known as Giving Tuesday, November 27, 2018, including 741 gifts and a total raised of $194,744 —an 89% increase in total amount raised from 2017.

Forbes ranks UP 18th in STEM Colleges

University of Portland ranks no. 18 in Forbes’ “Top 25 STEM Colleges of 2018”

Awards and Rankings

Biology

Chemistry

Mathematics

Engineering

Physics

December 10, 2018

The University of Portland was recently ranked no. 18 in “The Top 25 STEM Colleges of 2018” by Forbes.com.

Dr. Casey Shillam

Dr. Casey Shillam appointed new Dean of School of Nursing

Nursing

December 4, 2018

University of Portland President Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., announced today the appointment of Dr. Casey Shillam as Dean of the School of Nursing, effective December 1, 2018.

David Vargas Puga '21

David Vargas Puga '21 becomes first UP student to receive Fund for Education Abroad scholarship award

Study Abroad

December 4, 2018

University of Portland’s David Vargas Puga ’21 recently became one of only 22 students nationwide to receive a scholarship from Fund for Education Abroad, a program which focuses on making study abroad opportunities accessible to all students.