Development
December 11, 2024
The landmark contribution will enhance student access to the University's Catholic, Holy Cross education and advance its commitment to academic excellence.
Student Affairs
December 3, 2024
After a months-long national search, President Dr. Robert D. Kelly has named Dr. Alvin A. Sturdivant as the University of Portland’s inaugural Vice President for Student Affairs & Inclusive Excellence.
Awards and Rankings
November 21, 2024
This fall, the University of Portland marketing team of creative writers, designers, and videographers have earned a purple pride standing ovation after scoring nine Best of District VIII Awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
Alumni
November 6, 2024
Today, the University of Portland community mourns the passing of Albert (Al) Corrado, ’55, ’01 Hon., who died at home October 8 surrounded by his wife, Sue, and his family.
College of Arts and Sciences
October 25, 2024
The gathering played host to college leaders from across the nation sharing collaborative insight about humanity, ethics, and the continuing mission of Catholic education in supporting student success.
Awards and Rankings
September 24, 2024
UP Ranks as a Top-3 Institution Among ‘Best Regional Universities–West’ for the Sixth Consecutive Year
Nursing
Awards and Rankings
September 18, 2024
Bolstered by a grant from the Cambia Health Foundation, University of Portland is leading the academic charge to improve the quality of life for those living with chronic illnesses.
President
September 11, 2024
Nine Catholic high schools in Oregon and Southwest Washington have signed up to participate in University of Portland’s new Moreau Pathway Program—a streamlined direct admissions process for qualified high school seniors.
Awards and Rankings
September 6, 2024
The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings place University of Portland in stellar nationwide company with a #71 national ranking based on impactful student outcomes, a robust learning environment, and a commitment to campus-wide diversity.
Engineering
Awards and Rankings
August 30, 2024
University of Portland’s innovative new building brought home two Awards of Merit at the recent ‘2024 Regional Best Projects’ competition sponsored by Engineering News-Record Northwest.
Garaventa Center
August 27, 2024
In four decades of advocacy for earth democracy, anti-globalization, food sovereignty, and ecofeminism—Dr. Vandana Shiva has been dubbed the “Gandhi of grain,” named a 2003 Time Magazine “environmental hero,” and selected one of Forbes’ “seven most powerful women on the globe” in 2010.
Dundon-Berchtold Institute
College of Arts and Sciences
August 13, 2024
In a continuing effort to provide forward-looking instruction and career readiness opportunities for students, University of Portland will host a national conference on artificial intelligence for Catholic higher education institutions October 18-20, 2024 on the UP campus.
August 12, 2024
South Sudan’s representative to the United Nations and Venezuela’s former interim president visited the University of Portland campus on the evening of August 8 to headline the 2024 Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) Collins Lecture—“Faith and Politics in a Divided World.”
Awards and Rankings
July 12, 2024
University of Portland undergraduate students will have more opportunities to conduct summer research in the sciences thanks to a three-year, $296,000 grant from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation.
Portland Magazine
June 21, 2024
A team of UP students is leveling up their studies with a nontraditional capstone project.
Portland Magazine
June 21, 2024
A seasoned reporter reflects on his beginnings at UP’s newspaper.
Awards and Rankings
June 21, 2024
Money magazine’s analysis of ‘The Best Colleges in America—2024’ gave UP a 4.5-star rating out of 5, touting the Catholic, Holy Cross university’s professional schools, robust study abroad program, Division I athletics, and graduation rate.
Awards and Rankings
June 20, 2024
UP recognized as one of 25 institutions nationwide committed to advancing leadership in pursuit of justice, equity, diversity and liberty.
June 10, 2024
University of Portland has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to build engaged humanities curriculum, experiences and infrastructure that connect UP faculty and students with timely issues in the local community.
Awards and Rankings
Athletics
May 21, 2024
They chased. They flicked. They conquered. The University’s ultimate frisbee team—UPRoar—is caught up in the pandemonium of an NCAA Division III Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Championship.
Portland Magazine
May 20, 2024
Frustrated by religious language, this spiritual seeker found peace in quiet.
Portland Magazine
May 20, 2024
UP alum Sam Mowe ’22 sat down with author David James Duncan to discuss life and his new book.
Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement
Awards and Rankings
April 30, 2024
Four University of Portland graduates in the Class of 2024 join two recent UP alumni as recipients of Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards to serve as Fulbright English Teaching Assistants for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Portland Magazine
April 25, 2024
Advice from a national best-selling author on artificial intelligence in education and literature.
Portland Magazine
April 25, 2024
Caryn Anderson ’97 won recognition as a 2023 Educator of the Year.
Portland Magazine
April 25, 2024
Steve Waters ’10 is back on The Bluff brewing beer and business.
April 12, 2024
One month after the University’s Assistant Director of Institutional Research Adeya Powell, PhD, joined the State of Oregon’s Sexual Misconduct Survey Council, UP junior Julianna Pedone has accepted an appointment to the 23-member Council as a student representative.
Awards and Rankings
April 4, 2024
Three University of Portland students—Cade McDonald, Katie Newton and Anna Singley—are among 508 college students nationwide chosen to receive a prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for their achievements and future promise in STEM research fields.
Portland Magazine
March 28, 2024
Mike Burton ’71, ’74 wants the US to clear the bombs it left behind in Laos 50 years ago.
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.
Portland Magazine
March 28, 2024
UP cross country runners Matt Strangio and Laura Pellicoro are breaking records and defying expectations.
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.
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.
Awards and Rankings
March 12, 2024
Collegiate Outcomes Data Charts UP’s Leadership for 10 Straight Years
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.
Commencement
March 10, 2024
Kerry Alys Robinson, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, to serve as undergraduate commencement speaker; receive honorary degree
College of Arts and Sciences
Political Science
February 27, 2024
Julianna Pedone, a University of Portland junior Political Science and Global Affairs major from Gilroy, Calif., has been honored as a finalist for the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship.
Portland Magazine
February 20, 2024
University of Portland athletics enters into the landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals with a focus on what’s best for the student athlete.
Performing and Fine Arts
February 14, 2024
University of Portland music majors Taylenne Ubieta Johnson and Brewer Williams sang their way to second place finishes at the Oregon-wide Cascade Chapter Classical Festival February 3-4 in downtown Portland. Both qualified for regionals in the singing competition staged annually by the by the National Association of Teachers of Singing.
Garaventa Center
February 12, 2024
We are pleased to announce former Congressman and UP alum Larry LaRocco as the featured speaker for The Mazzocco Lecture on Distributive Justice on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. LaRocco was the Congressional Representative for Idaho's 1st District (D) from 1991-95 and will present: "Do Right, Risk Consequences: Perspective on politics and life during an era of increased threats to democracy."
Awards and Rankings
Nursing
February 5, 2024
As part of a national effort to promote diversity and inclusivity in the field of nursing, University of Portland’s School of Nursing & Health Innovations (UPSONHI) is one of 10 programs awarded grant funding from the American Nurses Association (ANA) National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing.
President
January 29, 2024
University of Portland President Dr. Robert D. Kelly has been elected Chair of the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities (The Alliance). Dr. Kelly brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the The Alliance’s Board of Trustees Chair role.
Portland Magazine
January 25, 2024
In September, Gloria Purvis spoke about racial justice as the 2023 Zahm Lecturer. She was last on The Bluff in 2022, when she was awarded an honorary doctorate from UP.
Portland Magazine
January 25, 2024
The story of an antique car and its ties to The Bluff continues to be written.
Engineering
January 22, 2024
The $40 Million Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation Opens as a Collaborative Space to Spur Creativity and Hands-On Education.
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