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Kathleen and Brad McLeroy standing next to grave stone and inspecting it


From an Oregon Trail ancestor to two Ducks on campus today, the McLeroys’ deep ties to the UO inspire their donations and engagement to support students and strengthen community.

Diego Melgar

Shaking things up

April 19, 2021

Recipient of chair funded by Ann and Lew Williams is a champion for change, researching earthquakes, tsunamis, and innovative ways to keep us all safer

Ellen Peters

Brain candy

February 18, 2021

Philip H. Knight Chair Ellen Peters leads the Center for Science Communication Research at the School of Journalism and Communication

RoseMarie Beatty

Dedicated Duck

February 16, 2021

Alumna RoseMarie Beatty is lead donor for the Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center Scholarship Fund