Stories

Lauren Lanning, class of 2025 (psychology, public relations), finds fulfillment at the intersections of human behavior and communications.

Alumnus, trustee and businessman who left an indelible mark on the institution he loved through unparalleled generosity, leadership, and vision. 

The Dr. Michael Posner Psychology Professorship in Cognition and Neuroscience will be awarded to a tenured member of the faculty at the level of professor or associate professor in the UO Department of Psychology.

New donor gift creates first sports archivist position on the West Coast

Jeff Julum, BA ’86 (Russian), uses his passion and experience to help the new generation of distinguished scholars succeed at the UO.

This fund is a joint effort from the UO Advancement and the Undergraduate Research and Distinguished Scholars (URDS) team to remove financial barriers for underserved top undergraduate scholars.

A scholarship offer transformed one graduate’s college experience, helped her believe in herself.  
 

The donor-funded PathwayOregon scholarship helped Loany Carreon Jimenez achieve her dreams

Yash Akhouri's design work was presented at the prestigious Venice Biennale thanks in part to donor support

The UO is investing in renovations to the campus to meet the academic and research needs of the Portland programs, as well as create space for the modern professional student.