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Pamplin School of Business launches MBA program’s International Business Experience on May 18 with week-long trip to Ireland

May 10, 2013 Thirteen University of Portland MBA students will travel to Ireland May 18-26, helping launch a new learning module at the University’s Pamplin School of Business. The students will be accompanied by business dean Robin Anderson and business pr (more)

UP receives $250,000 RISE Campaign gift from Safeway executive and Board of Regents member Larree M. Renda to help fund upgrades to the baseball stadium

May 10, 2013 University of Portland has announced a RISE Campaign gift of $250,000 from Larree M. Renda, an executive with Safeway Inc., based in Pleasanton, Calif., and a member of the University’s Board of Regents. The gift will help finance impr (more)

Shiley School of Engineering awarded $446,307 grant from National Science Foundation; one of nine universities selected nationwide

May 8, 2013 University of Portland has been awarded $446,307 by the National Science Foundation to increase retention in engineering and computer science with a focus on at-risk first year and sophomore students. The University was one of nine universities a (more)

UP graduates and students receive numerous prestigious scholarships in 2013, including six Fulbright Grants and two Goldwater Scholarships

May 7, 2013 Several University of Portland students and alumni recently were awarded prestigious grants and scholarships from organizations across the world. The University, which has been recognized as a national leader in Fulbright student scholarships f (more)

Inspirational moments highlight the 2013 spring commencement exercises at University of Portland on Sunday

May 6, 2013 Graduates participating in the 2013 spring commencement exercises at University of Portland were treated to some inspirational moments on Sunday and were encouraged to focus on others as they continue with their lives. “The message (more)

UP named one of America's "Green Colleges" for fourth consecutive year by The Princeton Review; ranked first among schools in Portland area

May 2, 2013 University of Portland is one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the United States and Canada, according to The Princeton Review. The University was selected for inclusion in the just-released fourth annual edition of The Princeton R (more)

University of Portland names Christopher Haug as new Director of Residence Life

May 1, 2013 University of Portland has announced the appointment of Christopher Haug as its new director of residence life, effective June 3, 2013. Haug most recently served as assistant director of residence life at University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Ind. (more)

University of Portland business student Alex Calvert wins third annual $100K Challenge, a business plan competition

Apr 29, 2013 University of Portland student Alex Calvert became the for-profit business group winner of the University’s third $100K Challenge, an expanded business plan competition hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship and the Launch Pad grou (more)

University of Portland to hold undergraduate commencement on Sunday, May 5; noted ethicist and scholar Kirk Hanson to speak

Apr 25, 2013 The University of Portland will hold its 2013 spring commencement exercises on Sunday, May 5, set for 2 p.m. at the Earle A. and Virginia H. Chiles Center on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. University president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., (more)

Graduate students to participate at commencement Saturday, May 4; former University of Portland provost Br. Donald Stabrowski, C.S.C. to speak

Apr 25, 2013 The 2013 University of Portland spring commencement exercises for graduate students is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the Earle A. and Virginia H. Chiles Center on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Former University of Portland provost Br. Donal (more)

University of Portland to present “A Fierce Green Fire: Stories of the Environmental Movement” and Q&A with Lois Gibbs on Saturday, April 27

Apr 24, 2013 The University of Portland and Neighbors for Clean Air (NCA) will present a screening of the film “A Fierce Green Fire: Stories of the Environmental Movement,” followed by a question and answer session with environmental activist Lois Gib (more)

Elise Moentmann appointed associate dean for students in University of Portland’s College of Arts and Sciences

Apr 23, 2013 University of Portland’s College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Elise Moentmann as associate dean for students, effective July 1, 2013. Moentmann, an associate professor of history, has been teaching (more)

University of Portland to host the $100K Challenge, a business plan competition sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurship Saturday, April 27

Apr 22, 2013 University of Portland will host the $100K Challenge, a business plan competition sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurship, on Saturday, April 27 in Shiley Hall Room 301 on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The final round is set for 1 p.m. This a (more)