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Oregon150: Rising Together

As the University of Oregon approaches its 150th anniversary, we are seizing a historic opportunity to reflect and rise together. Oregon150 is a bold fundraising initiative designed to fuel Oregon Rising, our strategic framework for the future. 

Our aspiration is to be a preeminent and innovative public research university that enriches the human condition. Through Oregon150, we are rallying support around two key priorities: advancing student success and investing in transformative capital projects. 

Be a part of the UO’s next chapter. Learn how we’re preparing students through academic excellence, impactful programs, and support services—and how we’re shaping collaborative, future-focused spaces in Eugene and Portland.

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Janet Mersereau’s Gift Supports Global Language & Learning

Janet Hughes Mersereau’s lifelong dedication to education and service continues through a scholarship supporting emerging language teachers at the University of Oregon’s Yamada Language Center. By funding Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants from around the world, the scholarship fosters cross-cultural understanding, strengthens communities, and ensures Janet’s legacy of learning, mentorship, and global connection endures for generations.

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Berdine Jernigan Scholarship Empowers Future Educator Anahi Cortes

First-generation Mexican American student Anahi Cortes, class of 2028, is turning her passion for inclusive education into action. Supported by the Berdine Jernigan Scholarship, she prepares to create classrooms where every child feels welcome. Through her studies, volunteer work, and leadership, Anahi’s journey exemplifies resilience, purpose, and the lasting impact of donor support in shaping future educators. 

Anahi’s Story
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