October 2017 | University of Portland

News - October 2017

Bonnie Toon-Sweeney

Bonnie Toon-Sweeney Memorial Scholarship supports next generation of theater professionals

Performing and Fine Arts

College of Arts and Sciences

Development

October 26, 2017

The family of the late Bonnie Toon-Sweeney ’94, a longtime figure in the Portland theater community, has endowed a $50,000 scholarship in her name that will assist students studying theater at the University of Portland to complete their degrees.

Emma Martinez '18

Emma Martinez ’18 receives national award for work in immigration and social justice

Awards and Rankings

Social Work

October 5, 2017

The Association for Community Organization and Social Administration (ACOSA) recently recognized University of Portland student Emma Martinez ’18 with the prestigious 2017 Outstanding Student Award, given to students majoring in social work who are making a difference in their community.