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Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities’ Members Generate $3.5 Billion Annual Economic Impact for Oregon

May 23, 2023

The Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities’ members generated an annual economic impact to the state of Oregon of $3.5 billion during Fiscal Year 2020-21, according to a new report by Lightcast. Additionally, students’ average annual rate of return is 12.5%.

Dr. David C. Mengel

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

Human Resources

History

May 12, 2023

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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The Bench on The Bluff

Portland Magazine

May 1, 2023

My steps quickened as I left the Commons and bypassed the chapel toward my favorite spot, the bench on the south side of campus that looks out over the Willamette River. I was looking forward to precious time alone with my Creator.

Maunakea

Maunakea

Portland Magazine

May 1, 2023

Maunakea is one of the most recognizable landmarks to my ancestors—my kupuna—who ventured to the Hawaiian Islands centuries ago.

Church pews.

Finding My Better Self

Portland Magazine

May 1, 2023

Sometimes the struggle to attend Sunday Mass is real. And yet the peace he finds there still draws him in.

Climber on an snowy mountain

Balancing Act

Portland Magazine

May 1, 2023

Nate Lynch ’19 likes that when he's mountaineering, his mind can't wander. He has to focus only on what’s in front of him: the next step, the next move.