News - March

Mike Burton kneels alongside a volunteer crouched over a detonator at they prepare to remotely detonate an unexploded ordinance in Laos.

The Legacies of War

Portland Magazine

March 28, 2024

Mike Burton ’71, ’74 wants the US to clear the bombs it left behind in Laos 50 years ago.

Father Berg stands smiling in a library holding a copy of his book "Scars"

Light to Hidden Suffering

Portland Magazine

March 28, 2024

Fr. Richard Berg’s book—Scars: The Effects of Post-Traumatic Stress on Family, Relationships, and Work—has been adapted into a feature film.

Side by side images of Matt Strangio and Laura Pellicoro mid-run during their cross-country races.

Two All-Timers Hit Their Stride

Portland Magazine

March 28, 2024

UP cross country runners Matt Strangio and Laura Pellicoro are breaking records and defying expectations.

Brewer Williams and Casey James

UP Singers Casey James and Brewer Williams Score at Regionals; Qualify for Nationals

Performing and Fine Arts

March 27, 2024

UP sophomore Casey James delivered a first place singing performance at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Northwestern Regional competition in March.

Adeya Powell

UP’s Adeya Powell Appointed to Oregon’s Sexual Misconduct Survey Council

March 25, 2024

UP Assistant Director of Institutional Research Adeya Powell, PhD, has been appointed to the State of Oregon’s Sexual Misconduct Survey Council — a 23-member body charged with developing a survey for college and university campuses to better understand campus climate and activities related to sexual misconduct.

President Kelly shakes hands with a graduate on the dais while handing them a diploma.

UP is again Oregon's Top Institution with State's Best Four-Year Graduation Rate

Awards and Rankings

March 12, 2024

Collegiate Outcomes Data Charts UP’s Leadership for 10 Straight Years

Claire Beaumont

The Language of Learning: UP’s Claire Beaumont to Study Arabic through a Critical Language Scholarship

English

Education

March 11, 2024

Secondary Education and English double major Claire Beaumont has achieved a University of Portland first: She is the first Pilot to receive a Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) from the U.S. Department of State.

Kerry Alys Robinson

UP Commencement Weekend — May 3-5: Speakers, Honorary Degree Recipients Announced

Commencement

March 10, 2024

Kerry Alys Robinson, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, to serve as undergraduate commencement speaker; receive honorary degree