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Featured Alumni | Daniel Rodriguez Peña ’22

April 22, 2026 <1 minute read

Daniel Rodriguez Peña leverages his love of technology and business in his role as Footwear Operations Lead at Lululemon.

Featured Alumni | Magdalena Salazar ’25

April 22, 2026 <1 minute read

Magdalena Salazar says the unique, real-world scenarios in UP's simulation lab set her up for success as a NICU nurse.

UP Deemed a ‘National’ Institution by U.S. News & World Report

February 27, 2026 1 minute read

University of Portland is going NATIONAL. After being ranked a top institution among regional universities in the West for more than 30...

Malika Andrews ’17 Returns as UP 2026 Commencement Speaker

February 19, 2026 4 minute read

The brilliant University of Portland Class of 2026 can see the finish line now. On Sunday, May 3, final exams and projects will give way to the...

UP to Host Second AI Conference in June

February 16, 2026 2 minute read

As artificial intelligence continues to redefine—and upend—so many aspects of our human experience, the finest minds in Catholic...

UP a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students

February 3, 2026 2 minute read

For the second straight year, the Fulbright Program has recognized the University of Portland (UP) as one of the colleges and universities with the...

Alum Walter Thompson-Hernandez Talks About His New Storytelling Course at UP

January 23, 2026 5 minute read

Since leaving The Bluff in 2009, UP alum Walter Thompson-Hernandez has spent much of his time traveling the world. As a filmmaker and global...

Singley Wins Marshall Scholarship

January 21, 2026 2 minute read

For the third time in school history, a University of Portland student has won a Marshall Scholarship.

University for Portland: Rev. John Donato Appointed Maybelle Center Board President

January 15, 2026 2 minute read

With a nod to its founding father, Maybelle Center went back to the University of Portland and its Congregation of Holy Cross to tap its new board...

Lilly Endowment Grant to Amplify Stories of Hope

January 8, 2026 2 minute read

“Hope”—the first word in the University of Portland Strategic Plan and the anchor of its mission and values—just became the...

UP School of Education Earns AAQEP National Accreditation

December 18, 2025 2 minute read

The Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) has awarded full seven-year accreditation to the educator preparation...

Redesigned up.edu levels up website features, user experience

December 8, 2025 2 minute read

With a great deal of pride and a distinct shade of purple, curators of the new University of Portland website post a welcome sign for all...

Group Living and Cultivating Generosity with Lola Milholland

November 25, 2025 3 minute read

Navigating shared living? Portland author Lola Milholland offers practical advice on building positive community culture through simple acts of...

Catholic Connections: UP’s Moreau Pathway Program Expands to 25 High Schools in 8 States

November 20, 2025 2 minute read

This fall, University of Portland’s game-changing Moreau Pathway Program is building bridges, nationwide, between college-bound high school...

Magazine & Marketing Magic: UP Wins Five District 'CASE' Awards for Writing, Design

November 13, 2025 2 minute read

How can we make University of Portland students excited to read about financial aid? From that simple brainstorming question, the UP Creative...

UP #1 in the Pacific Northwest

November 4, 2025 2 minute read

University of Portland was recognized nationally for various achievements—including the top regional ranking for how it prepares students for...

Happy Thanksgiving from University of Portland

November 1, 2025 1 minute read

“Generous Presence” — UP’s Evan Leadem to Receive 2025 Spirit of Holy Cross Award

October 10, 2025 2 minute read

The Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers has honored Associate Vice President & Chief of Staff Evan...

Lead Pilots: The Wall Street Journal Ranks UP #1 in the Pacific Northwest

October 1, 2025 2 minute read

Pilot pride hit a fever pitch this week as the University of Portland was recognized nationally for achievement in various fields—including...

UP RANKED #1 PRIVATE SCHOOL IN THE WEST REGION BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

September 23, 2025 2 minute read

The 2026 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best College rankings place the University of Portland on a familiar perch: The #1 private...

UP Executive Education Program to Help Portland-Area Firms Harness the Power of Artificial Intelligence

September 18, 2025 2 minute read

As artificial intelligence rapidly races to transform the workplace and business operations, the University of Portland (UP) has an inviting prompt...

UP Constitution Day Talk Set for Wednesday, Sept. 17

September 15, 2025 <1 minute read

Dr. Bill Curtis, professor of political science, will lead a University of Portland talk discussing four cases from the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS)...