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What He's Made Of

The largely untold origin story of Erik Spoelstra's NBA coaching career and how his off-court passion for the special needs community has firm ties to his Portland Pilot roots

  • Story by Joe Freeman

Feature

A Holy Chorus

A new icon of the women of the New Testament has been installed in Mehling Hall's chapel

  • Story by Cameron Bellm

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The Chapel of Christ the Teacher Turns 40

Today it’s hard to imagine University of Portland’s campus without its iconic chapel at the south end of the academic quad. The anniversary of its dedication—October of 1986—offers an occasion to pause and admire the staying power of its beauty, intention, and invitation.

  • Story by Gigi Giangiobbe and Jessica Murphy Moo

Editor's Highlight

“The hardest part of working at the cannery was doing the same thing day after day. But it was also where I learned to pay attention. ” - Jacqueline Howard Whitty ’69, reflects on a memorable "Summer Job." 

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Nike Came Calling

UP's connection to the Hoop Summit

  • Story by Jessica Murphy Moo

On the Bluff

Mother-Daughter Hoops Legacy

A conversation with Kristin (Hepton) Spear ’99 and Lainey Spear ’27

  • Story by Kyle Garcia

Alumni

Sparking Careers in Medicine

How two UP alums are inspiring the next generation of health care workers, one high school biology class at a time

  • Story by Emily Nelson

On the Bluff

La Soledad

The legacy of a Colombian coffee farmer

  • Story by Kali Abel