Samantha Rivas
Mathematics - Class of 2020
"I knew I wanted to go to medical school and that mentorship during my undergrad years would be very important. That’s why I chose UP."
Connor Heffernan
Political Science, Economics - Class of 2022
"At UP, I was able to focus on the political topics that fascinated me most and intern with two Oregon legislature election campaigns, all of which watered the roots of my public service career."
Erin McConville
Civil Engineering - Class of 2021
"I became interested in studying civil engineering because there are many opportunities to serve the public through public infrastructure projects."
Julia Kimoto
Civil Engineering - Class of 2020
"UP is a great place to pursue anything you’re interested in. Whatever you’re passionate about, there are people around and tons of resources to help you pursue it."
Victor Rodriguez Valdovinos
Nursing - Class of 2020
"During my senior year, my capstone clinical immersion was in an ophthalmology outpatient eye surgery center. This experience gave me great training in pre- and post-operative patient care."
Emma Scheve
History, German Studies, Economics Minor - Class of 2019
"I fell in love with the German language and UP allowed me to translate my studies into incredible experiences living, learning, and working abroad."
Kai Takeuchi
Marketing and Operations & Technology Management - Class of 2018
"The business core curriculum gave me great exposure to all the business majors, which helped me figure out what I ultimately wanted to do."
Lydia Heye
Political Science - Class of 2019
"The incredible faculty at UP advised me in my junior year to consider law school, given my passion for racial and social justice."
Graham Foster
Mechanical Engineering - Class of 2021
"The experiences that I had with sustainability at UP through different clubs, classes, and experiences has been really impactful on my way of thinking."
Hannah Baade
Economics, Sustainability - Class of 2018
"My education at UP prepared me to work hard and be fearless."
Michael Solitaria
Elementary Education - Class of 2017
"I chose UP because I felt I could build a community there, it was in a city I wanted to explore, and I wanted to discover what my Catholic faith meant to me outside of my family."
Matthew Mun
Marketing - Class of 2015
"Coming from a small school in Hawai’i, I liked the size of UP and the community made me feel at home."
Peter Chamberlain
Mechanical Engineering, Music Minor - Class of 2014
"I took advantage of every opportunity that was available at UP."
Alex Quackenbush Bartlett
Mathematics and Biology - Class of 2015
"If you are interested in learning and growing, the UP faculty are here to support you."
Molly Steiner
Elementary Education & Spanish - Class of 2018
"I’m continually drawing on the skills I gained during my four years."
Walter Thompson-Hernández
Political Science - Class of 2009
"The size of campus really fostered an intimate feeling of community."
J’reyesha “Jay” Brannon
Civil Engineering - Class of 2015
"People call us public servants, and I like that. I like to be in the know about my city."
Kai Seely
Biology, Chemistry & Neuroscience Minors - Class of 2017
"My time at UP really prepared me for the transition to medical school."
Katie Hughes
Social Work - Class of 2002
"When I started Girls Build in 2016, I did it because there was a need and a request, and I found myself, a decade and a half out of college, uniquely positioned in this world as the perfect person to run a nonprofit that teaches girls to build."
Nick Krautscheid
Secondary Education, Business Administration Minor - Class of 2019
"My experiences at UP furthered my drive to serve others, which I hope to do through teaching."
Tatjana Jerkovic-Walls
Nursing - Class of 2019
"As a nurse I can do more; I can be more involved in all aspects of care."
Augusto Carneiro
Mechanical Engineering - Class of 2001
"At UP, I learned the art of leading my peers."
Katie Scally
Communication Studies and Political Science - Class of 2011
"People can make a difference in their communities."
Olivia Anderson
Nursing - Class of 2017
"Care and compassion motivate me."
Megan Lester
English and German Studies - Class of 2015
"UP set the stage for my career."
Ramon "RJ" Tagorda
Master of Arts in Education, PACE Program - Class of 2015
"Your success is important at UP."
Joe Novello
Nursing - Class of 2004
"The University made me who I am today."
Claire Clelland
Biology and Philosophy - Class of 2005
"My liberal arts education was essential."
Shannon Danforth
Civil Engineering - Class of 2016
"Rigorous classes prepared me well."
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