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UP is again Oregon's Top Institution with State's Best Four-Year Graduation Rate

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Collegiate Outcomes Data Charts UP’s Leadership for 10 Straight Years

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UP School of Nursing & Health Innovations Receives Grant to Promote Diversity and Eliminate Racism in Nursing

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As part of a national effort to promote diversity and inclusivity in the field of nursing, University of Portland’s School of Nursing & Health Innovations (UPSONHI) is one of 10 programs awarded grant funding from the American Nurses Association (ANA) National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing.

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Congregation of Holy Cross Honors UP Professor Kelly Fox with 2023 Spirit of Holy Cross Award

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The Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers has honored University of Portland Assistant Professor Kelly Fox with a 2023 Spirit of Holy Cross Award, conferred upon lay collaborators in the U.S. and abroad who “make God known, loved, and served” in education, parish and mission settings.

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University of Portland ranked #2 for 2023-24 in Western Region on U.S. News & World Report Lists of Best Colleges and Universities

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For the fifth consecutive year, University of Portland has been ranked as a top three university in the Western Region by U.S. News & World Report. The magazine’s 2023-24 rankings, released today, rank UP #2 among “Best Regional Universities – West.”

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University of Portland lands first-time ranking in The Princeton Review's top 389 schools for 2024

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Latest UP Honor Continues Accolades as New 2023-24 Academic Year Begins.

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Money Magazine names UP as one of America's Best Colleges

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Citing its high graduation rate, strong science and engineering programs, and idyllic campus, Money named the University of Portland among its Best Colleges in the US for 2023.

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University of Portland Senior Lauren Banks Receives Fulbright U.S. Student Award to Study Abroad

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University of Portland Senior Lauren Banks has been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to advance her Environmental Sciences studies in France for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years.

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Blanchet House Honors UP School of Nursing & Health Innovations with 2023 Service Award

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Strengthening a bond that traces back to its founding 71 years ago, Blanchet House has selected University of Portland’s School of Nursing & Health Innovations (UPSONHI) as the recipient of its 2023 Service Award.

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UP Nursing Student Jasmine Yee Selected as a Truman Scholar Finalist

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COVID-19 health precautions kept Jasmine Yee and her Class of 2024 from getting the full, in-person experience when they joined the University of Portland community in the fall of 2020. But after navigating that first year of online learning, Yee has been virtually unstoppable ever since—an inspiring force of caring and creativity on The Bluff.  

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UP’s First Lilly Faculty Fellows to Explore Faith Formation in Academia

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Two years after University of Portland joined the Lilly Network of Church-Related Colleges and Universities, two faculty members are the first on the UP campus to be awarded Lilly Faculty Fellowships.

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“Endlessly Devoted to Student Well-Being and Success”— Dr. Elise Moentmann Receives Spirit of Holy Cross Award

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The Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province has honored Interim Provost Dr. Elise Moentmann for her service as a lay collaborator in the University of Portland community with a 2023 Spirit of Holy Cross Award.

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University of Portland Chemistry and Physics Students Team Up to Explore Energy Conversion and Storage

Chemistry

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Physics

National Science Foundation grant aims to strengthen STEM identities through scientific research.

Stephanie Salomone

University of Portland Part of a $4.2 Million, Multi-Institution Grant to Support the Professional Development of K-12 STEM Teachers

Engineering

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The University of Portland will play a key role in giving K-12 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) teachers more support and professional development through a multi-institution, $4.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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UP President Dr. Robert Kelly Named Aspen Institute Senior Impact Fellow

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University of Portland President Dr. Robert Kelly has been selected by the Aspen Institute as a Senior Impact Fellow. The Impact Fellowship brings together more than 90 community stakeholders in the U.S. — college presidents, senior leaders, educators and youth — “in a movement to advance the future of youth leadership development.”

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University of Portland Achieves #1 Ranking in Western Region on U.S. News & World Report Lists of Best Colleges and Universities

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Top Position for 2022-23 Continues Multi-Decade Streak of Prestigious Recognition

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University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business MBA Program Earns Multiple Top Rankings for 2022-23

Business

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The Pamplin School of Business at University of Portland continues to rank among the best part-time MBA programs, earning accolades for its flexible graduate programs.

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School of Nursing & Health Innovation’s Andra Davis to Lead Development of a Regional Center of Excellence in Palliative Care Education

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Nursing

Andra Davis, PhD will lead development of a Regional Model of Excellence in Palliative Care Education focused on schools in Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Funded through Cambia Health Foundation, the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) at the City of Hope, received a three-year grant which began in August 2021, totaling $420,000, to advance its work strengthening the nursing workforce in the care of patients and families living with serious illness.

Jordy Wolfand

Jordy Wolfand was awarded an National Science Foundation sub-award grant

Engineering

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Jordy Wolfand, Professor in Civil Engineering in the Shiley School of Engineering, in partnership with Portland State University and Utah State University, was awarded a National Science Foundation sub-award grant to focus on the Microplastic Cycle Across the Columbia River Basin to the Ocean.

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Nicole Ralston and Tim Doughty awarded a 4-year grant from the Kern Family Foundation

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Engineering

Education

Nicole Ralston, College of Education; Tim Doughty, School of Engineering; and Heather Dillon at the University of Washington Tacoma, were awarded a four-year grant from the Kern Family Foundation related to the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN network) which is a community of more than 3,000 engineering faculty and staff across North America who aim to graduate engineers with an entrepreneurial mindset (EM).

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College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Biology, won a Faculty Start-Up Grant

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College of Arts and Sciences

In summer 2021, the Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences won a $36,000 Faculty Start-Up Grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. This is the sixth Murdock Trust Faculty Start-Up grant won by the College of Arts and Sciences since 2017.

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University of Portland Ranked 3rd in Western Region on 2022 U.S. News & World Report Lists of Best Colleges and Universities

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The University of Portland (UP) is now ranked third out of 130 institutions listed in the “Regional Universities – West” classification according to U.S. News & World Report magazine. In-Person Fall Semester Classes Proceeding with Vaccination Rates Above 96% Among Faculty, Staff, and Students; and Adherence to Oregon’s Mask & Other Safety Mandates

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University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business MBA Program Earns Multiple Top Rankings

Business

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The University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business continues to rank among the best, recently earning multiple accolades for its flexible MBA programs geared toward helping business professionals navigate the challenges of today’s world. The latest recognitions continue a multi-year string of business education honors focused on The Bluff.

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University of Portland Ranks #1 in the Nation as Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students Among Master's Level Institutions

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The University of Portland is the top producer of Fulbright U.S. Students in the nation among master’s level institutions, according to an annual study just released by the Chronicle of Higher Education. UP ranks first nationally in Fulbright U.S. awardees for academic year 2020-2021, with 10 students receiving the prestigious grants to study, conduct research, and/or teach English abroad.

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University of Portland Ranked 2nd in Western Region on 2021 U.S. News & World Report Listings of Best Colleges and Universities

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The University of Portland is now ranked second out of 127 institutions listed in the “Regional Universities – West” classification according to U.S. News & World Report magazine. The University also placed second in the 2020 rankings – its highest ranking to date.

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Moreau Center for Service & Justice honored as one of the “Top Schools for Service” by Catholic Volunteer Network

Moreau Center

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University of Portland’s Moreau Center for Service & Justice was honored by the Catholic Volunteer Network as one of their “Top Schools for Service.” In honor of National Volunteer Week, the Catholic Volunteer Network put together a list of schools who “demonstrated consistent excellence in collaborating with our network and championing post-grad service among students.”

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Ten members of UP Class of 2020 Offered Fulbright Awards

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Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

Ten members of the University of Portland’s Class of 2020 have been named as Fulbright U.S. Student Program Finalists and offered awards to teach English abroad. It is hoped that Fulbright recipients will be able to travel to their programs in fall 2020; the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has instituted a temporary pause of all Bureau of ECA-funded international exchange programs, including Fulbright.

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University of Portland ranked 7th nationally for Peace Corps volunteers among peers

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University of Portland is ranked 7th nationally among peer institutions as a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers according to a study released by the Peace Corps. UP currently has 12 alumni serving around the world.

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University of Portland ranked #5 in nation as top school for Fulbright awards among master’s level institutions

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The University of Portland is one of the top producers of Fulbright awards in the nation among master’s level institutions, according to an annual study just released by the Chronicle of Higher Education. The University was ranked 5th nationally in student Fulbright awards for the academic year 2019-2020, with 5 students who have received the prestigious grant to study, conduct research, and/or teach English abroad.

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Congregation of Holy Cross names University of Portland Provost among recipients of 2019 Spirit of Holy Cross Award

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The Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers, will award the Spirit of Holy Cross Award to retiring University of Portland Provost Dr. Thomas Greene. The recognition of Dr. Greene was among the five 2019 recipients announced over the weekend from the Congregation’s United States Province Office.

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University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business named a Best Business School by The Princeton Review

Business

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The Pamplin School of Business’ Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at the University of Portland has been named to The Princeton Review’s list of Best Business Schools 2020. One of 248 on-campus MBA programs included nationally, the Pamplin School of Business was selected based on academic excellence and additional institutional data.

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University of Portland named best Oregon college for value by MONEY Magazine's 2019-2020 Best Colleges rankings

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The University of Portland has been named the best college in Oregon for value in an annual ranking released by MONEY Magazine, a Time Inc. publication. MONEY’s 2019-2020 Best Colleges rankings and search tools are designed to help families find a great college at a great price.

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University of Portland’s Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering ranked 26th in nation by U.S. News & World Report

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Engineering

University of Portland’s Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering was ranked 26th in the nation in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Undergraduate Engineering rankings released this week. The Shiley School of Engineering is ranked among universities schools whose highest engineering degree offered is a bachelor's or master's.

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University of Portland ranked 2nd in Western Region on 2020 U.S. News & World Report listings of Best Colleges and Universities

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University of Portland is now ranked second out of 113 institutions listed in the “Regional Universities – West” classification – its highest ranking to date – according to U.S. News & World Report. In the 2018 and 2019 rankings, the University placed sixth in the same “Regional Universities – West” category.

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University of Portland ranked top university in Oregon in Kiplinger’s “Best College Values: Private Universities” for 2019

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According to Kiplinger's Best College Values 2019, the University of Portland is the top ranked private university in Oregon for offering the best value for students based on academic quality, cost, and financial aid measures. The University was ranked 51st last year, rising three spots in the latest rankings among all private universities nationwide.

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Shiley School of Engineering professor Heather Dillon named Fulbright Canada Research Chair in STEM Education

Engineering

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Shiley School of Engineering mechanical engineering professor Heather Dillon has been named Fulbright Canada Research Chair in STEM Education by Fulbright Canada. Dillon will test a STEM faculty peer observation protocol at the University of Calgary from August to December 2019.

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University of Portland departments recognized by Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)

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Development

The University of Portland was among institutions recognized for their work by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

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Andrew Guest awarded Fulbright Grant to research and teach in Tanzania

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Psychology

College of Arts and Sciences

Andrew Guest, chair of the department of psychological sciences, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant to spend the 2019-2020 academic year teaching and doing research at Mwenge Catholic University in Moshi, Tanzania.

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Mathematics professor Hannah Highlander named Sigma Xi Outstanding Researcher

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Mathematics

University of Portland mathematics professor Hannah Highlander has been awarded the 11th Annual Sigma Xi Outstanding Researcher Award, given annually by the Columbia-Willamette Chapter of Sigma Xi, the international scientific research honorary society.

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University of Portland Alumni Awards recognize four alumni for fulfilling the University’s mission through their life and work

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Four University of Portland alumni will be individually recognized as Alumni Award recipients at this year’s President’s Awards Gala. Mike Irwin ’78, Margarita Bautista Gay ’87, Molly Craft Johnson ’13, and Cathryn Casey ’19 will be recognized for embodying the University’s mission.

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Five University of Portland students offered prestigious 2019 Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants

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Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

The University of Portland, a leader among its peer institutions in producing Fulbright U.S. Student Program participants, has announced that five students have been named finalists for the 2019 awards to teach English, do research, or attend graduate school abroad.

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University of Portland ranked 9th nationally for Peace Corps volunteers among peers

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University of Portland is ranked 9th nationally among peer institutions as a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers according to a study released by the agency today. UP currently has 12 alumni serving around the world. Since the Peace Corps’ founding in 1961, more than 220 University graduates have become Peace Corp volunteers.

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Shiley School of Engineering professor Andrew Nuxoll named Fulbright Specialist

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Engineering

Shiley School of Engineering computer science professor Andrew Nuxoll has been named a Fulbright Specialist by the Fulbright Specialist Program at World Learning. Nuxoll will take part in a faculty exchange to Thailand for three weeks this July and will teach at Khon Kaen University. During his exchange, Nuxoll will be researching, teaching a workshop, and giving lectures on ethical issues in software and artificial episodic memory.

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University of Portland ranked #4 in nation as top school for Fulbright awards among master’s level institutions

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The University of Portland is one of the top producers of Fulbright awards in the nation among master’s level institutions, according to an annual study just released by the Chronicle of Higher Education. The University was ranked 4th nationally in student Fulbright awards for the academic year 2018-2019, with 5 students who have received the prestigious grant to study, conduct research, and/or teach English abroad.

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Campus Labs recognizes University of Portland for innovative approach in using technology to address student engagement

Student Activities

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The University of Portland was recently recognized by Campus Labs, a leading company that works with institutions to transform higher education through data and analytics, as a Rising Star in its annual awards program, for the innovative use of Engage, a program that enhances student engagement.

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University of Portland ranks no. 18 in Forbes’ “Top 25 STEM Colleges of 2018”

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The University of Portland was recently ranked no. 18 in “The Top 25 STEM Colleges of 2018” by Forbes.com.

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Dr. Rami Nashashibi awarded 2018 Opus Prize for Chicago’s Inner-City Muslim Action Network

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President

Dr. Rami Nashashibi has been awarded the prestigious 2018 Opus Prize for his inspirational work as founder and director of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) in Chicago, Illinois.

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University of Portland ranked 6th in the West by 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings

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For the 24th consecutive year, the University of Portland has received a top-ten ranking by U.S. News & World Report, which today released its 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.

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University of Portland named best Oregon college for value by MONEY Magazine's 2018-2019 Best Colleges rankings

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The University of Portland has been named the best college in Oregon for value in an annual ranking released today by MONEY Magazine, a Time Inc. publication.

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Finalists for $1 Million Opus Prize announced

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President

The three finalists for the 2018 Opus Prize, the $1 million award which recognizes individuals or organizations who address critical social issues within their communities, were announced today by the Opus Prize Foundation and the University of Portland.

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University of Portland alumni recognized for their work in fulfilling the University’s mission

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Alumni

Bill Reed ’72, Katie Hughes ’02 and Tsikata Apenyo ’18 were individually recognized as recipients of University of Portland’s annual Alumni Awards on June 22, 2018. The Alumni Awards are presented annually to those individuals who embody the University’s mission of teaching and learning, faith and formation, and service and leadership in their life and work.

Four University of Portland alumni awarded $34,000 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

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Engineering

Psychology

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Alumni

International Languages and Cultures

Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

Chemistry

University of Portland alumni Julia Meng '16, Shannon Danforth '16, Katherine Cummins '17, and Brett Bankson '14 have been awarded $34,000 Graduate Research Fellowships from the National Science Foundation to fund graduate tuition, fees, and research.

Fulbright Awards

Five University of Portland students offered prestigious 2018 Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants

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Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

The University of Portland, a leader among its peer institutions in producing Fulbright U.S. Student Program participants, has announced that five students have been named finalists for the 2018 awards.

2017-2018 Fulbright Award Rankings

University of Portland ranked #4 in nation as top school for Fulbright awards among master’s level institutions

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The University of Portland continues to be one of the top producers of Fulbright awards in the nation among master’s level institutions, according to an annual study just released by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

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University of Portland ranked top university in Oregon in Kiplinger’s “Best College Values: Private Universities” for 2018

Awards and Rankings

According to Kiplinger's Best College Values 2018, the University of Portland is the top ranked private university in Oregon for offering the best value for students based on academic quality, cost, and financial aid measures.

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Students and faculty named to represent University of Portland in selection of $1.2 million Opus Prize

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President

Six students and three faculty members have been selected to help determine the recipients of the 2018 Opus Prize, a $1.2 million annual award that recognizes individuals or organizations who address persisting social problems within their communities.

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Teaching empathy in the age of selfies

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Theology

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Social Work

An award-winning project by three University of Portland faculty explores the question of how to train students to encounter profound pain and suffering.

University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business named a Best Business School 2018 by the Princeton Review

Business

Awards and Rankings

The Pamplin School of Business’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at the University of Portland has been named to the Princeton Review’s list of Best Business Schools 2018.

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Air Force and Army ROTC conduct 24-hour vigil and commemoration ceremony on Veterans Day, November 11

Awards and Rankings

The University of Portland Air Force and Army ROTC will conduct a 24-hour vigil in honor of Veterans Day, concluding with a commemoration ceremony on Saturday, November 11, at 11 a.m., at the Praying Hands/Broken Wall Memorial on the campus's East Quad.

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

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Social Work

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.

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University of Portland’s Shiley School of Engineering ranked 29th in nation by U.S. News & World Report

Engineering

Awards and Rankings

Shiley School of Engineering was ranked 29th nationally in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Undergraduate Engineering rankings.

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University of Portland ranked 6th in the West by 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings

Awards and Rankings

For the 23rd consecutive year, the University of Portland has received a top-ten ranking by U.S. News & World Report, which today released its 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.

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University of Portland receives $300,000 National Science Foundation grant to foster systematic instructional change in STEM education

Awards and Rankings

Chemistry

Physics

Biology

Mathematics

Engineering

The University of Portland has received a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to improve teaching environments for undergraduate students in STEM classes by increasing student-centered, evidence-based learning methodologies.

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Princeton Review ranks University of Portland 5th in nation among schools that make an impact

Awards and Rankings

Moreau Center

Campus Ministry

Student Activities

The Princeton Review has ranked the University of Portland fifth in the nation among colleges and universities whose students are making a positive impact in their communities through volunteer service, on-campus engagement, and other meaningful contributions.

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Former UP soccer star Christine Sinclair '06 appointed to Order of Canada

Awards and Rankings

Athletics

Alumni

Christine Sinclair '06, former UP soccer powerhouse was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada, one of Canada's highest honors, second only to membership in the Order of Merit which is a personal gift of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Joane Moceri, dean of UP's School of Nursing, presented with Outstanding Alumna Award from UW Tacoma

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Awards and Rankings

University of Portland School of Nursing dean Joane Moceri was named the 2017 Outstanding Alumna of the University of Washington Tacoma's Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Program in June.

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

Awards and Rankings

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.

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Three University of Portland students take top honors at Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in Washington, DC  

College of Arts and Sciences

Performing and Fine Arts

Awards and Rankings

Three students from the Department of Performing & Fine Arts (PFA) at the University of Portland were awarded national fellowships at the 49th Annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, held April 17-22 at the John F. Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts in Washington DC.

2017 Fulbright Finalists

Seven University of Portland students offered prestigious 2017 Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants

Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

Awards and Rankings

The University of Portland, a leader among its peer institutions in producing Fulbright U.S. Student Program participants, has announced that seven students have been named finalists for the 2017 awards to teach English, do research, or attend graduate school abroad.

UP Regent Pat Johnson '86 honored among "2017 Women of Influence"

Awards and Rankings

Business

Communication Studies

Alumni

Patricia (Pat) K. Johnson, a member of the University of Portland’s Board of Regents, will be honored this April by the Portland Business Journal at the 14th Annual Women of Influence 2017 Awards.

University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business ranked top part-time MBA program in Oregon by U.S. News & World Report

Awards and Rankings

Business

The University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has been ranked 84th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, which today released its 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Grad School rankings. The Pamplin School of Business is ranked highest out of Oregon institutions that offer part-time MBA programs.

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University of Portland continues as top school for Fulbright awards among master’s level institutions

Awards and Rankings

The University of Portland continues to be one of the top producers of Fulbright awards in the nation among master’s level institutions, according to a study released by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

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Portland magazine editor Brian Doyle selected as winner of 2017 John Burroughs Medal for Distinguished Nature Writing

Awards and Rankings

The John Burroughs Association announced today that Brian Doyle, editor of the University of Portland’s Portland magazine, has been selected as the winner of the 2017 John Burroughs Medal for distinguished nature writing for his book Martin Marten, published by Macmillan Publishers in 2015.

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University of Portland ranked top university in Oregon in Kiplinger’s “Best College Values: Private Universities” for 2017

Awards and Rankings

For the seventh consecutive year, the University of Portland was the top Oregon school in Kiplinger's Personal Finance annual ranking of best values in its private universities category for 2017. The University of Portland was ranked 58th nationwide among all private universities.

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Sr. Sue Bruno, O.S.F. honored as recipient of Spirit of Holy Cross Award on Blessed Basil Moreau Feast Day, January 20

Residence Life

Awards and Rankings

All members of the University of Portland community are invited to celebrate the Feast Day of Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C., founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, on Friday, January 20, at 5 p.m., at Mass in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Sr. Sue Bruno, O.S.F., Fields Hall Director, will be formally honored as a recipient of the 2016 Spirit of Holy Cross Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Congregation upon its lay collaborators.

Rhodes Scholar finalist Parkes Kendrick '17

Scholar-athlete Parkes Kendrick '17 selected as finalist for Rhodes Scholarship

College of Arts and Sciences

Mathematics

Awards and Rankings

Athletics

Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

University of Portland senior Parkes Kendrick has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. If successful, Kendrick will become the first University of Portland student to be named a Rhodes Scholar.

2016 Service Plunge at Peninsula School

University of Portland listed on annual President's Service Honor Roll for 8th Year

Moreau Center

Awards and Rankings

The Corporation for National and Community Service has announced the 2015 award winners for the annual President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, and the University of Portland has been named once again.

Taylor Zehren '16 awarded Fulbright to Argentina, brings student Fulbright total to seven for 2016

Awards and Rankings

Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

Taylor Zehren '16 was awarded UP's first student Fulbright to Argentina. He is the seventh UP student to accept a Fulbright award for 2016-2017.

University of Portland ranked 7th in the West

University of Portland ranked 7th in the West by 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings

Engineering

Education

Nursing

Business

Awards and Rankings

For the 22nd consecutive year, the University of Portland has received a top-ten ranking by U.S. News & World Report, which today released its 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The University is 7th out of 124 institutions listed in the “Regional Universities – West” classification.

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University of Portland School of Nursing ranked no. 4 in the West

Nursing

Awards and Rankings

UP nursing program ranked no. 4 in the West, no. 46 in US by NursingSchoolsAlmanac.

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University of Portland named best Oregon college for value by MONEY Magazine's annual Best Colleges 2016-2017

Awards and Rankings

The University of Portland has been named the best college in Oregon for value in a ranking released today by MONEY Magazine, a Time Inc. publication. MONEY’s annual Best Colleges rankings and search tools are designed to help families find a great college at a great price.

University of Portland alumni awarded teaching assistantships in France

Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

Awards and Rankings

International Languages and Cultures

Kealey Johnson '16 and Douglas Blair '15 were awarded French Teaching Assistantships by the French Ministry of Education

Six University of Portland students and one alumnus awarded prestigious 2016 Fulbright grants to work and study abroad

Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

Awards and Rankings

Seven Fulbright finalists have been awarded English Teaching Assistantships (ETAs) in Germany, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, and Turkey.

University of Portland student newspaper, The Beacon, amasses awards, student internships

Student Affairs

Awards and Rankings

Student Activities

The University of Portland’s student-run weekly newspaper, The Beacon, has won four regional Mark of Excellence Awards from the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and advances to the national competition in the following categories: General News Reporting, In-Depth Reporting, Online Sports Reporting, and Photo Illustration.

University of Portland’s Bonnie Parks receives 2016 Ulrich’s Serials Librarianship Award

Awards and Rankings

Library

Collections technology librarian Bonnie Parks has been named the 2016 recipient of the Ulrich’s Serials Librarianship Award for her distinguished contributions to serials librarianship. The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services division of the American Library Association makes the award each year to a leader in the field.

University of Portland is a national top producer of Fulbright students and faculty

English

Awards and Rankings

Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

Sociology

University of Portland ranks fourth among peer institutions for number of student Fulbrights and ties for second among peers for faculty Fulbrights.

UP ranked top university in Oregon in Kiplinger’s “Best College Values: Private Universities” 2015-16

Awards and Rankings

For the sixth consecutive year, University of Portland was the top Oregon school in Kiplinger's Personal Finance annual ranking of best values in its private universities category. University of Portland was ranked 51st nationwide among all private universities, up from 65th in 2014-2015.

Feast of Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C., to be celebrated on Jan. 20; Karen Eifler, co-director of Garaventa Center, to receive Spirit of Holy Cross Award

Awards and Rankings

Campus Ministry

Garaventa Center

Karen Eifler, co-director of the Garaventa Center for Catholic Intellectual Life and American Culture will receive the Spirit of Holy Cross Award for her contributions to the work of the Congregation of Holy Cross.

University of Portland accounting students place second in national competition, held in Durham, North Carolina

Business

Awards and Rankings

Isaac Mansuetti, Lance Chee and Connor Ward finished second in the 2015 AICPA Accounting Competition, held recently in Durham, North Carolina. The UP students’ finish earned a $3,000 award for the University and a $10,000 award to be split among team members.

UP business professor Sam Holloway receives Ascendant Scholar Award from the Western Academy of Management

Business

Awards and Rankings

Sam Holloway, a professor in the University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business, has received the Ascendant Scholar Award from the Western Academy of Management.

UP biology professor Elinor Sullivan awarded $3.7 million grant from National Institute of Mental Health

Awards and Rankings

Biology

University of Portland biology professor Elinor Sullivan has been awarded a $3.7 million Research Project Grant (R01) from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

University of Portland’s Laura A. McLary, a professor of German, named Oregon Professor of the Year by Carnegie Foundation and CASE

Awards and Rankings

International Languages and Cultures

College of Arts and Sciences

Laura McLary, professor of German at the University of Portland, was named Oregon Professor of the Year by the national Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the international Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.

University of Portland professor Alice Gates wins 2015 Marie O. Weil Outstanding Scholarship Award

Awards and Rankings

Sociology

Social Work

Alice Gates, a faculty member of the University of Portland’s sociology and social work department, is this year’s winner of the Marie O. Weil Outstanding Scholarship Award, co-sponsored by the Association of Community Organizations and Social Administration (ACOSA) and Taylor & Francis Publisher.

University of Portland professor Martin Monto wins Hugo Beigel Award for Scholarly Excellence

Sociology

Awards and Rankings

University of Portland sociology professor Martin Monto has received the Hugo Beigel Award for Scholarly Excellence

Karen Eifler, co-director of University of Portland Garaventa Center and education professor, receives 2015 Spirit of Holy Cross Award

Garaventa Center

Awards and Rankings

Karen Eifler, a professor in the University of Portland’s School of Education and co-director of the Garaventa Center for Catholic Intellectual Life and American Culture at UP, has received a 2015 Spirit of Holy Cross Award.

UP civil engineering professor, associate dean Mark Kennedy receives Oregon Engineer of the Year Award from American Society of Civil Engineers

Engineering

Awards and Rankings

Mark Kennedy, University of Portland civil engineering professor and associate dean for the Shiley School of Engineering, has received the 2014-2015 Oregon Engineer of the Year Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

U.S. News & World Report ranks UP 7th in West; among top ten for 21st consecutive year

Awards and Rankings

President

For the 21st consecutive year, University of Portland has received a top-ten ranking by U.S. News & World Report, which today released its “2016 America’s Best Colleges” publication.

UP environmental science professor Robert Butler receives 2015 Neil Miner Award from National Association of Geoscience Teachers

Awards and Rankings

Environmental Studies

University of Portland environmental science professor Robert F. Butler has received the Neil Miner Award from the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT).

University of Portland students awarded teaching assistantships in France

Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

Awards and Rankings

University of Portland French studies students Britta Geisler, Rubama Nasir, and Julia Maynard have been granted teaching assistantships in France, according to French instructor Trudie Booth, international languages and cultures.

UP named one of America's "Green Colleges" for sixth consecutive year by The Princeton Review

President

Awards and Rankings

University of Portland is one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the United States and Canada, according to The Princeton Review.

University of Portland professors John Orr and Nick McRee awarded Faculty Fulbrights to teach abroad

Sociology

Awards and Rankings

English

Two University of Portland professors have received prestigious Fulbright grants to teach overseas, according to the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

University of Portland ranked 14th nationally among peers in students studying abroad

Awards and Rankings

Study Abroad

University of Portland is ranked 14th nationally among its peer institutions in students studying abroad for a long-term duration, defined as more than one academic semester.

Six UP students awarded prestigious Fulbright grants to work and study abroad

Awards and Rankings

Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

History

Communication Studies

English

University of Portland, a leader among its peer institutions in producing Fulbright scholars for several years, has announced that six students have been awarded prestigious Fulbright grants to work and study abroad.

Chika Eke, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, awarded prestigious three-year research fellowship from National Science Foundation to study at MIT

Engineering

Awards and Rankings

Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

Chika Eke, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, has been awarded a prestigious graduate research fellowship from the National Science Foundation.

The Beacon named nation's best newspaper for colleges/universities with fewer than 5,000 students

Student Activities

Awards and Rankings

University of Portland student newspaper, The Beacon, won the Apple Award for "Best Newspaper" for colleges/universities with fewer than 5,000 students.

University of Portland ranked 20th nationally among peer schools in number of Peace Corps volunteers

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Awards and Rankings

University of Portland is ranked 20th nationally among its peer institutions in producing Peace Corps volunteers, according to a study released today. The University has regularly placed among the top 20 since 2010.

University of Portland accounting team advances to national finals

Awards and Rankings

Business

Four University of Portland accounting students won the regional round of the KPMG Case Competition, held in Chicago, Ill., January 17-18.

UP ranked the top private Oregon university, 65th nationally in Kiplinger's 2014-15 Best Value Private Colleges

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Awards and Rankings

For the fifth consecutive year, University of Portland was the top Oregon school in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance annual ranking of best values in private colleges and universities.