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People stand with shovels in front of a crane.

The $15 million investment names the Tykeson Child Behavioral Health Building at the UO Portland campus and supports systemic change in youth behavioral health. 

Jeff Julum

Leveling the playing field

August 9, 2024

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

annie neal

The call of creativity

July 22, 2024

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

A female couple poses outdoors

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.