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Anahi Cortes sits on a bench at UO with fall leaves in the background

With support from the Berdine Jernigan Scholarship, Anahi Cortes, class of 2028 (educational foundations), is preparing to create classrooms where every student feels welcome.

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The call of creativity

July 22, 2024

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

faculty Linda and Ann

A legacy of love

April 30, 2024

How two long-time UO community members honored their late partners' passions for education with endowments that will stand the test of time.

Patricia and Ron Peterson

Remembering Patricia Peterson, businesswoman and philanthropist

April 8, 2024

The University of Oregon is mourning the passing and celebrating the life of one of our most avid and prolific supporters, accomplished businesswoman and philanthropist, Patricia Peterson, who died March 10, 2024, at her home in Portland. She was 97.