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Julianna Pedone

UP Junior Julianna Pedone Selected as a Truman Scholar Finalist

College of Arts and Sciences

Political Science

February 27, 2024

Julianna Pedone, a University of Portland junior Political Science and Global Affairs major from Gilroy, Calif., has been honored as a finalist for the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship.

Maddie Tran, a UP alum, stands on a plinth block with her arm raised, with three women standing beside beside her in admiration during a scene from a theatrical production of the musical Hair.

Starshine

Portland Magazine

February 20, 2024

Maddie Tran ’18 took Portland Center Stage by storm.

A close-in image of UP Basketball player Tyler Robertson is seated on a sport court bench surrounded by children as he autographs a t-shirt.

For Love or Money

Portland Magazine

February 20, 2024

University of Portland athletics enters into the landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals with a focus on what’s best for the student athlete.

From left to right: Susan McDaniel, Taylenne Ubieta Johnson, Brewer Williams, and Nicole Leupp Hanig

UP Singers Shine in Statewide Classical Festival En Route to Regionals

Performing and Fine Arts

February 14, 2024

University of Portland music majors Taylenne Ubieta Johnson and Brewer Williams sang their way to second place finishes at the Oregon-wide Cascade Chapter Classical Festival February 3-4 in downtown Portland. Both qualified for regionals in the singing competition staged annually by the by the National Association of Teachers of Singing.