May 2017 | University of Portland

News - May 2017

Brian Doyle

Brian Doyle, award-winning author and editor of the University of Portland’s acclaimed Portland Magazine, passes away on May 27

May 27, 2017

The University of Portland lost a beloved member of our community when Brian Doyle, award-winning author and editor of Portland magazine for 25 years, passed away early this morning, May 27, 2017 from complications related to a brain tumor.

2017 Davis Scholarship Recipients

Eight first generation students will attend the University of Portland on a full ride from the Davis New Mexico Scholarship this fall

Admissions

May 26, 2017

Eight students from New Mexico will attend the University of Portland on a full ride scholarship this upcoming fall, thanks to the Davis New Mexico Scholarship, which provides access to higher education for students who will be first in their families to earn a four-year college degree.

Alumnus David Allstot ’69 accepts prestigious position at Oregon State University

Engineering

May 25, 2017

Alumnus David Allstot ’69 has accepted a faculty position as a senior research professor at Oregon State University’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Allstot graduated with a bachelor’s degree in engineering science from the University of Portland in 1969.

Shiley School of Engineering honors three retiring professors

Engineering

May 22, 2017

The Shiley School of Engineering is proud to honor three retiring professors. Professors James Male, Wayne Lu, and Zia Yamayee retired at the end of the spring 2017 semester.

Opus Prize

University of Portland selected to host $1 million Opus Prize

Dundon-Berchtold Institute

President

May 12, 2017

The University of Portland has been selected to host the 2018 Opus Prize, a $1 million annual award which recognizes individuals or organizations who address critical social issues within their communities.

Computer Science graduate Christine Chen named valedictorian

Engineering

May 9, 2017

When Christine Chen ’17 arrived at the University of Portland, she had no experience in programming or calculus. Four years later, Chen has graduated from the Shiley School of Engineering as valedictorian with a degree in computer science.

Civil engineering graduate Reyn Stisher awarded Shiley Dean's Award

Engineering

May 8, 2017

Civil engineering graduate Reyn Stisher ’17 is the Shiley School of Engineering’s 2017 Dean’s Award recipient.

Photo of male and female students talking to faculty member in biomed lab.

University of Portland ranked top Oregon university in two recent rankings

May 6, 2017

University of Portland was ranked the top Oregon school for best return on investment among 300 private and public institutions in Forbes Magazine's second annual ranking of America's Best Value Colleges for 2017. The Pamplin School of Business Master of Business Administration program has been ranked highest of Oregon institutions that offer part-time MBA programs by U.S. News & World Report Best Grad School rankings.

University of Portland ranked top Oregon university in Forbes's "Best Value Colleges 2017”

Awards and Rankings

May 5, 2017

The University of Portland has been ranked the top Oregon school for best return on investment among 300 private and public institutions in Forbes Magazine's second annual ranking of America's Best Value Colleges for 2017.

Shiley School of Engineering students participate in Franz Center’s $100K Challenge Venture Competition

Engineering

May 2, 2017

Students from the Shiley School of Engineering participated in the Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation’s annual $100K Challenge Venture Competition, held at the University of Portland on Saturday, April 29.

2017 Commencement

Over 900 graduates to participate in 2017 University of Portland Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 7  

Commencement

May 1, 2017

Celia Hammond, the first female president of the University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA), will address the 2017 University of Portland Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 7 at the Earle A. and Virginia H. Chiles Center on the University campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd..

Lily D'Amico

Economics student Lily D'Amico’s Oxy camping chair takes top honors at University of Portland’s 2017 $100K Challenge Venture Competition

Franz Center

May 1, 2017

A record 36 teams participated in the Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation’s annual $100K Challenge Venture Competition, held at the University of Portland on Saturday, April 29.

Shiley School of Engineering's Ashley Martinez '17 receives Fulbright Student Grant

Engineering

May 1, 2017

Civil engineering graduate Ashley Martinez ’17 was awarded a prestigious Fulbright student grant and will be moving to Mexico City this Fall.