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Faith & Service News

As an independently governed Catholic university guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross, University of Portland upholds our mission values to bridge the divide between classroom and community. These values are the foundation of an educational experience with an ethical center that affects career outcomes as well as life outcomes.

Recent Posts

UP Recognized as a Military Friendly School

UP to Host Second AI Conference in June

University for Portland: Rev. John Donato Appointed Maybelle Center Board President

Lilly Endowment Grant to Amplify Stories of Hope

Group Living and Cultivating Generosity with Lola Milholland

UP Remembers Archbishop Emeritus John Vlazny (1937–2025)

University of Portland Joins the Catholic Church in Celebrating Pope Leo XIV

University of Portland Mourns the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

Earth Democracy: World-Renowned Advocate Dr. Vandana Shiva Headlines UP’s Sept. 10 Zahm Lecture