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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Performing and Fine Arts
November 21, 2018
The University Singers and the Women’s Chorale will ring in the holiday season with a selection of traditional songs at the Choral Christmas Vespers Concert on December 1, at 7:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher at the University of Portland.
Awards and Rankings
President
November 15, 2018
Dr. Rami Nashashibi has been awarded the prestigious 2018 Opus Prize for his inspirational work as founder and director of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) in Chicago, Illinois.
President
November 12, 2018
The public is invited to join the University of Portland community for a series of free events this week celebrating the three finalists for the 2018 Opus Prize, one of the world’s largest awards for faith-based social entrepreneurship.
Air Force ROTC
Army ROTC
November 9, 2018
The University of Portland Air Force and Army ROTC will conduct a 24-hour vigil in honor of Veterans Day, concluding with a commemoration ceremony on Sunday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m., at the Praying Hands/Broken Wall Memorial on the campus's East Quad.
Development
History
College of Arts and Sciences
Library
October 17, 2018
A Clark Library gallery dedicated to showcasing the University of Portland’s past has been named the Dr. James T. Covert Gallery in honor of the late James Thayne Covert, Ph.D., professor emeritus in history.
Development
Business
September 28, 2018
George E. Swindells ‘55, Regent Emeritus of the University of Portland and a longtime institutional supporter, passed away Wednesday, September 26 at the age of eighty-five.
Business
Alumni
September 27, 2018
Katherine Phillips Durham ’88 and Brian Dexheimer ’84 are the two newest inductees into the Pamplin School of Business Hall of Fame. They join 11 other Hall of Fame members. The Hall of Fame was created 2009 when the Pamplin School of Business celebrated its 75th anniversary.
Business
September 26, 2018
The University of Portland mourns the passing of one of its most ardent supporters and legendary figures when Dr. Arthur A. “Art” Schulte, Jr., died peacefully at his home on Monday, September 24, after a lengthy illness.
President
Development
September 13, 2018
Businesswoman and philanthropist Elsie Franz Finley, sister of the late Robert “Bob” Franz, passed away on August 14th at the age of 97. A Memorial Mass will be held for her on Tuesday, September 18th, at 2:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher on the University of Portland campus.
Awards and Rankings
September 10, 2018
For the 24th consecutive year, the University of Portland has received a top-ten ranking by U.S. News & World Report, which today released its 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.
Social Media
September 6, 2018
To celebrate #ReadABookDay, we asked the UP Instagram community to tell us their favorite books. Here are 30 of their answers.
President
August 28, 2018
On Tuesday, August 28, University President Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., delivered remarks at UP's Opening Convocation, the annual meeting of University faculty and staff.
President
August 24, 2018
On August 14, 2018, the Pennsylvania Attorney General released an Investigating Grand Jury report detailing the sexual abuse of minors within the dioceses of Pennsylvania and addressing the failures of those in leadership to meaningfully respond to misconduct.
Admissions
August 23, 2018
The University of Portland welcomes the Class of 2022 this week as first-year students arrive on campus and move into residence halls on Thursday, August 23.
Social Media
August 22, 2018
Earlier this week the UP Instagram community was asked what advice they have for #UP22. These are 22 of their responses.
Residence Life
August 17, 2018
Andrew Weingarten has been named director of residence life at University of Portland. He will begin his new duties on Monday, September 3.
Awards and Rankings
August 14, 2018
The University of Portland has been named the best college in Oregon for value in an annual ranking released today by MONEY Magazine, a Time Inc. publication.
Dundon-Berchtold Institute
President
August 14, 2018
Last week members of the UP community gathered together to sign and bless a beam that will be part of the new Dundon-Berchtold Hall, currently under construction in the heart of the University's campus.
Social Media
August 14, 2018
It's #WorldPhotographyDay and the first day of classes is right around the corner, so here are 10 photos that will remind you how beautiful The Bluff is.
College of Arts and Sciences
Biology
Engineering
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
August 6, 2018
Research reveals that students enjoy better success in creative, active learning environments versus traditional, lecture style classes. In a three-year National Science Foundation funded project, UP’s REFLECT team (Redesigning Education for Learning through Evidence and Collaborative Teaching) is informing STEM faculty (science, technology, engineering, math) about how to introduce student-centered, evidence-based learning methodology into their classrooms.
President
July 30, 2018
The University of Portland has made the decision to rescind the honorary degree conferred on former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick in 2008.
Awards and Rankings
President
July 16, 2018
The three finalists for the 2018 Opus Prize, the $1 million award which recognizes individuals or organizations who address critical social issues within their communities, were announced today by the Opus Prize Foundation and the University of Portland.
Social Media
July 2, 2018
Robert Butler, environmental studies emeritus professor, was the lead geology instructor for the inaugural EarthScope Alaska Native Geoscience Learning Experience (ANGLE) Workshop in Anchorage, Alaska.
President
June 27, 2018
University of Portland President Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., announced today that Rev. Gerard J. Olinger, C.S.C., Vice President for University Relations, has accepted a position as the University of Notre Dame’s Vice President for Mission Engagement and Church Affairs.
Awards and Rankings
Alumni
June 27, 2018
Bill Reed ’72, Katie Hughes ’02 and Tsikata Apenyo ’18 were individually recognized as recipients of University of Portland’s annual Alumni Awards on June 22, 2018. The Alumni Awards are presented annually to those individuals who embody the University’s mission of teaching and learning, faith and formation, and service and leadership in their life and work.
Sociology
June 22, 2018
According to a new study in the American Journal of Public Health, this year 1 in 4 high school girls will deliberately injure themselves by methods as extreme as cutting themselves or burning their own skin.
President
June 20, 2018
The University of Portland is guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross, a Catholic order of priests and brothers. Yesterday the United States Province Chapter passed a resolution on the Dignity of Migrant Families.
Biology
Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
Engineering
Psychology
Awards and Rankings
Alumni
International Languages and Cultures
Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement
Chemistry
June 19, 2018
University of Portland alumni Julia Meng '16, Shannon Danforth '16, Katherine Cummins '17, and Brett Bankson '14 have been awarded $34,000 Graduate Research Fellowships from the National Science Foundation to fund graduate tuition, fees, and research.
President
June 11, 2018
Dr. Elise Moentmann, Associate Dean for Students in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed to the position of Associate Provost.
Performing and Fine Arts
June 7, 2018
Mocks Crest Productions will present The Light in the Piazza, a contemporary musical operetta based on a 1962 film of the same name, on June 9-10, 14-17, and 21-24.
Nursing
Development
May 10, 2018
In honor of Dr. Joane Moceri’s retirement as the dean of the University of Portland School of Nursing, an endowed scholarship for nursing students has been established in her name.
Commencement
May 7, 2018
The University of Portland celebrated its Commencement on Sunday, May 6 with nearly 1,200 graduates projected to earn degrees, making the Class of 2018 the largest graduating class in the University’s history.
Engineering
May 7, 2018
Trenton Langer ’18, who graduated with an electrical engineering degree and a computer science minor, was both honored and surprised when he was named the recipient of the Shiley School of Engineering Dean’s Award.
Engineering
May 7, 2018
Shiley School of Engineering valedictorian Chris Hampel ’18 made the most of his time on The Bluff. From studying abroad in Austria to his active participation in on-campus life, Hampel looks back at his time at the University fondly and described commencement weekend as a “bittersweet” celebration of his time at UP.
Engineering
May 2, 2018
Hyster-Yale Group design engineer Jimmy Anderson ’14 is working with mechanical engineering students to develop an alternative steering design for forklifts. The team hopes to create a smaller and less obtrusive steering wheel.
Franz Center
May 1, 2018
The Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation’s annual $100K Challenge Venture Competition took place on Saturday, April 28.
College of Arts and Sciences
Engineering
Alumni
May 1, 2018
Peter Chamberlain '14 is the founder of WalkSmart, a company developing mobile apps that gather information through devices attached to walkers. This information can be used to help families care for their elderly loved ones.
Business
April 25, 2018
Graduate student Shyla Spicer is about to become the first member of the Yakama Nation tribe of the Columbia River’s Wanapum people of Celilo Falls to graduate with a Master of Business Administration.
Engineering
April 25, 2018
Three electrical engineering students have teamed with Tektronix for their senior design project. With guidance from Tektronix principal engineer Kyle Bernard ’85 and electrical engineering professor Joe Ho beck, the team is working to locate a transmitter near the University’s campus using Tektronix RSA500 devices.
Awards and Rankings
Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement
April 24, 2018
The University of Portland, a leader among its peer institutions in producing Fulbright U.S. Student Program participants, has announced that five students have been named finalists for the 2018 awards.
President
April 23, 2018
Jessica Murphy Moo has been appointed editor of Portland magazine, the award-winning publication of the University of Portland.
President
April 17, 2018
An update regarding the "Wally" awards.
Student Activities
President
April 16, 2018
A message from ASUP.
Social Media
April 16, 2018
Check out some of the events happening on and off campus in celebration of Earth Day.
Army ROTC
April 12, 2018
The University of Portland's Army ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) program provides students with ample and diverse opportunities.
Social Media
April 12, 2018
The Office of Diversity & Inclusion will host a Community Town Hall focused on diversity, inclusion and bridging gaps between privilege and oppression tonight, April 12, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The event will take place on the Quiet Side of the Commons and will include a panel of six faculty, staff and students who will add to the discussion.
President
April 9, 2018
Businessman and philanthropist D. Allen Lund of Pasadena, Calif. passed away on April 7, 2018. He was a longtime supporter of the University of Portland, a member of the University’s Board of Regents since 2001 and Board Chair from 2008-2017.
President
April 9, 2018
Joseph B. Allegretti, whose generosity enabled scores of students to attend the University of Portland on full scholarships, passed away on Friday, April 6 with his wife Helen and their family by his side.
Development
April 9, 2018
On April 4-5, 2018, University of Portland launched its first annual 24-hour of giving. Considered a great success, 2,771 donors gave a total of $683,263.
Campus Ministry
April 5, 2018
This Saturday, April 7, the United States Province of Priests and Brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross will confer the Sacrament of Holy Orders on three new priests, including Deacon Timothy Robert Weed, C.S.C.
Performing and Fine Arts
April 3, 2018
The University of Portland 54th Annual Jazz Festival takes place April 11 and 12 as bands from all over the region come together to perform and express their love of Jazz music.
President
April 3, 2018
This April, Fr. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C. and the Presidential Advisory Committee on Sustainability (PACOS) are challenging the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Portland to make a commitment to take at least one tangible step that is within your own control toward increasing sustainability on campus.
Engineering
April 3, 2018
At Oregon Health & Science University, Dr. John Ma, chair of emergency medicine, is the co-founder with co-directors Dr. David Sheridan (’04, Biology) and Dr. Matt Hansen, of IDEA EM, a team of emergency medical physicians tasked with developing clinically relevant, and eventually commercial, medical innovations.
President
April 2, 2018
The University of Portland’s food service provider, Bon Appétit Management Company, will no longer provide plastic drinking straws in any food or beverage outlet on campus, effective April 18, 2018. UP is the first University dining service in the U.S. to successfully institute a campus initiative to ban plastic straws.
Social Media
March 21, 2018
Student club Active Minds is hosting their 2nd Annual Fresh Check Day tomorrow from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. on the Quiet Side of the Bauccio Commons. Fresh Check Day is a mental health fair that combines fun activities with educational information about mental health and suicide awareness. Last year UP became the first school in Oregon to host the event and over 300 UP students attended. We recently spoke with Active Minds President, Molly Thomas ’18, about the event and mental health.
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College of Arts and Sciences
March 20, 2018
University of Portland President Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., announced today the appointment of Dr. Herbert A. Medina as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1, 2018.
Nursing
March 15, 2018
The School of Nursing has launched a new nurse training program in partnership with nurses at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center.
Athletics
Business
Alumni
March 15, 2018
University of Portland alumni Jim Etzel '85 (Marketing, Management & Communications) was recently announced as the new Executive Director of Oregon Sports Authority.
Shepard Academic Resource Center
March 15, 2018
The College Reading and Learning Association has recognized the University of Portland Learning Commons with a Level 1 International Tutor Training Program Certification.
Shepard Academic Resource Center
March 14, 2018
The Shepard Academic Resource Center’s (SARC) First Generation (FGEN) program recently launched a new peer mentorship program with the goal of providing all FGEN students with personalized support within the UP community.
Engineering
March 14, 2018
Sherrie Caltagirone founded the Global Emancipation Network (GEN), a Seattle-based nonprofit data clearinghouse that aims to eradicate human trafficking, in 2016. Sherrie knew her husband, Sergio, who works full-time for an industrial cybersecurity firm, could help GEN in uncovering the well-hidden online activities of human traffickers. Sergio, who earned degrees in computer science and theology from UP in 2003, also serves as GEN’s technical director.
President
February 27, 2018
35-acre riverfront development to include environmental lab, rowing center and dock, physical plant building, athletic fields and facilities
Awards and Rankings
February 19, 2018
The University of Portland continues to be one of the top producers of Fulbright awards in the nation among master’s level institutions, according to an annual study just released by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Commencement
February 6, 2018
The University of Portland has announced the guest speakers and the honorees to be recognized during the 2018 Commencement ceremonies, which will be held on the UP campus in the Chiles Center on Sunday, May 6.
Performing and Fine Arts
February 6, 2018
David De Lyser became PFA chair in January. He hopes to help continue to build the University’s department of performing and fine arts in both quantity of students participating and in the quality of student theatrical and musical performances, as well as student production of fine arts.
Social Media
February 6, 2018
The Community Service Work Study (CSWS) Program helps University of Portland financial-aid students who have received a Federal Work-Study award to work off campus. Students have the opportunity to do valuable and rewarding work with the community while getting paid.
College of Arts and Sciences
February 28, 2018
The E. John and Cleo Rumpakis Annual Scholarship in Hellenic Studies will award $2,000 per student to three students per year
Engineering
February 19, 2018
Get Sadie Schroeter’s perspective on her internship in the Port of Portland's engineering department as she prepares to graduate this spring with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from University of Portland.
Social Media
February 13, 2018
To spread positive vibes this week we walked around The Bluff and asked Pilots to give themselves or someone else a compliment. This what they said.
Social Media
February 1, 2018
Sometimes it's National Pizza Day and you just gotta have a slice of pizza...or two...or five.
Social Media
February 1, 2018
You know those people who have kitchen cabinets filled with old pasta jars that they reuse as drinking glasses? Marie Jobes ’18 is one of those people. She is an Organizational Communication major, member of the Ecology Club, a passionate environmental activist and the founder of Fixit UP, an event that is combating the “toss-it” mentality.
President
January 29, 2018
A message from Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C., University president, to the UP community.
Social Media
January 11, 2018
In anticipation of her up-coming campus reading, I sat down with poet and esteemed UP alum, Sarah Bokich, to learn a bit more about her, her newest chapbook, and life after UP. You can peruse our exchange below. Come hear Sarah read from her newest publication on Thursday, February 8th at 7:30pm in the Campus Bookstore. Hope to see you all there.
Social Media
January 9, 2018
We recently caught up with Tyson Reddig ’19 of Actually Gavin Improv to talk about the renaming of the club, their plans for the semester and the art of improv. The improv club at UP has been ‘cracking jokes’ on The Bluff for over 12 years and currently has a rotating cast of 40 students.
Awards and Rankings
January 8, 2018
According to Kiplinger's Best College Values 2018, the University of Portland is the top ranked private university in Oregon for offering the best value for students based on academic quality, cost, and financial aid measures.
Engineering
January 3, 2018
Shiley School of Engineering alumna Jennifer Belknap Williamson ’01 loves to problem solve. As the engineering director for the Port of Portland, Belknap Williamson works with her team of 85 staff members to deliver solutions on a wide range of issues.
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