News - October 2022

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A Reading Room of Her Own

Portland Magazine

October 24, 2022

How an early struggle with words—along with two heroic reading specialists—paved the way for a young educator’s teaching philosophy.

Kevin White Athletics Field Manager

Where the Grass Is Always Greener

Portland Magazine

Athletics

October 24, 2022

How has UP's Merlo Field twice been named the best soccer field in the country? Through the meticulous care and devotion of Kevin White.

Students listen to Walter Thompson-Hernández during an on-campus event.

A Screening & Conversation with a Film Director

Portland Magazine

October 24, 2022

In early September, Walter Thompson-Hernández ’09 returned to The Bluff for the first time in more than 10 years to share his short film—If I Go Will They Miss Me—for which he won a 2022 Sundance award. It is currently being adapted into a feature.

Filip Zivkovic

Advantage UP

Athletics

Portland Magazine

October 19, 2022

Filip Zivkovic ’10 transferred to UP as an undergraduate tennis player sixteen years ago and never left. As the new head coach of the women’s tennis team, he hopes to create the same sense of community and hospitality for his players that he has found here, first as a player, then as an assistant coach, and now at the helm of a team.

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Wherever I Go

Portland Magazine

October 19, 2022

As Fr. Charlie Gordon departs University of Portland for a new assignment abroad, he takes a moment to reflect on the contents of his steamer trunk and how they link him to family, memory, and faith.

Dr. Robert Kelly

The Making of a President

Portland Magazine

October 17, 2022

Robert D. Kelly, UP’s 21st president, comes to the role with faith, experience, and hope for transformation.

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In the Footsteps of Basil Moreau

Portland Magazine

October 17, 2022

This summer, fifteen University of Portland faculty members embarked on a pilgrimage to the Basse-Normandie region of France. Their goal? A deeper connection to the school’s Holy Cross roots, including the order’s abiding commitment to community.

Dr. Robert Kelly

UP President Dr. Robert Kelly Named Aspen Institute Senior Impact Fellow

Awards and Rankings

October 12, 2022

University of Portland President Dr. Robert Kelly has been selected by the Aspen Institute as a Senior Impact Fellow. The Impact Fellowship brings together more than 90 community stakeholders in the U.S. — college presidents, senior leaders, educators and youth — “in a movement to advance the future of youth leadership development.”