News - March

Professor Amelia Ahern-Rindell

Emerita Professor Amelia Ahern-Rindell Named Undergraduate Research Fellow

Biology

March 31, 2025

University of Portland Emerita Associate Professor Amelia Ahern-Rindell, PhD has been selected as one of two recipients of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Fellow Award for 2025.

Alvin Sturdivant holding an award statue

Dr. Alvin Sturdivant Honored with National Award for Student Affairs Leadership

Student Affairs

March 26, 2025

University of Portland’s inaugural Vice President for Student Affairs & Inclusive Excellence, Dr. Alvin Sturdivant, has earned national recognition for more than 25 years of professional distinction in higher education and student affairs.

A student in a cap and gown at UP commencement with "University of Portland Commencement 2025" overlaid on the image.

UP Commencement Weekend 2025 | Schedule, Speakers, Honorees

Commencement

March 19, 2025

Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Distinguished Professor at Vanderbilt University, to serve as undergraduate commencement speaker; receive honorary degree

Darlene Marcos Shiley

UP Regent Darlene Marcos Shiley Honored as a Top 50 U.S. Donor

March 16, 2025

The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently recognized what the University of Portland has appreciated for many decades: Darlene Marcos Shiley’s heart for giving to important causes—higher education, medical research, and the arts—is truly world class.

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UP President Robert D. Kelly Appointed to ACCU Board of Directors

Awards and Rankings

March 4, 2025

University of Portland President Robert D. Kelly, PhD has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of The Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU), effective immediately.