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Dr. David C. Mengel

Introducing Dr. David C. Mengel as UP's Next Provost

Human Resources

History

Upon the conclusion of a national search that attracted an exceptionally talented and diverse array of candidates, we are thrilled to announce my appointment of Dr. David C. Mengel as the next Provost of the University of Portland.

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University of Portland presents 2018-2019 Faculty Awards, May 7

Performing and Fine Arts

Mathematics

Chemistry

History

Theology

Philosophy

Business

The University of Portland’s 2018-2019 Faculty Awards were presented on Tuesday, May 7, at the annual Faculty Awards Dinner.

Dr. James T. Covert

Clark Library gallery named in honor of late Dr. James T. Covert, UP professor emeritus in history

Development

History

College of Arts and Sciences

Library

A Clark Library gallery dedicated to showcasing the University of Portland’s past has been named the Dr. James T. Covert Gallery in honor of the late James Thayne Covert, Ph.D., professor emeritus in history.

Protest and reform have always been part of American democracy 

College of Arts and Sciences

History

Christin Hancock, associate professor of history and gender and women studies, and chair of UP's history department, notes that recent efforts at protest and reform, like taking a knee during the National Anthem, have been active aspects of American democracy since the founding of the U.S.

Dr. James Covert

Dr. James Covert, UP professor emeritus in history, passes away

College of Arts and Sciences

History

Alumni

James Thayne Covert, Ph.D., professor emeritus in history at the University of Portland, died at his home on Thursday, October 13, of complications from a stroke. He was 84 years old.

Six UP students awarded prestigious Fulbright grants to work and study abroad

Awards and Rankings

Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

History

Communication Studies

English

University of Portland, a leader among its peer institutions in producing Fulbright scholars for several years, has announced that six students have been awarded prestigious Fulbright grants to work and study abroad.