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30 March 2026 1 minute read
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UP to Host Second AI Conference in June
February 16, 2026 2 minute read
As artificial intelligence continues to redefine—and upend—so many aspects of our human experience, the finest minds in Catholic...
UP a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students
February 3, 2026 2 minute read
For the second straight year, the Fulbright Program has recognized the University of Portland (UP) as one of the colleges and universities with the...
Alum Walter Thompson-Hernandez Talks About His New Storytelling Course at UP
January 23, 2026 5 minute read
Since leaving The Bluff in 2009, UP alum Walter Thompson-Hernandez has spent much of his time traveling the world. As a filmmaker and global...
Singley Wins Marshall Scholarship
January 21, 2026 2 minute read
For the third time in school history, a University of Portland student has won a Marshall Scholarship.
University for Portland: Rev. John Donato Appointed Maybelle Center Board President
January 15, 2026 2 minute read
With a nod to its founding father, Maybelle Center went back to the University of Portland and its Congregation of Holy Cross to tap its new board...
Lilly Endowment Grant to Amplify Stories of Hope
January 8, 2026 2 minute read
“Hope”—the first word in the University of Portland Strategic Plan and the anchor of its mission and values—just became the...
UP School of Education Earns AAQEP National Accreditation
December 18, 2025 2 minute read
The Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) has awarded full seven-year accreditation to the educator preparation...
Redesigned up.edu levels up website features, user experience
December 8, 2025 2 minute read
With a great deal of pride and a distinct shade of purple, curators of the new University of Portland website post a welcome sign for all...
Group Living and Cultivating Generosity with Lola Milholland
November 25, 2025 3 minute read
Navigating shared living? Portland author Lola Milholland offers practical advice on building positive community culture through simple acts of...
Catholic Connections: UP’s Moreau Pathway Program Expands to 25 High Schools in 8 States
November 20, 2025 2 minute read
This fall, University of Portland’s game-changing Moreau Pathway Program is building bridges, nationwide, between college-bound high school...
Magazine & Marketing Magic: UP Wins Five District 'CASE' Awards for Writing, Design
November 13, 2025 2 minute read
How can we make University of Portland students excited to read about financial aid? From that simple brainstorming question, the UP Creative...
UP #1 in the Pacific Northwest
November 4, 2025 2 minute read
University of Portland was recognized nationally for various achievements—including the top regional ranking for how it prepares students for...
“Generous Presence” — UP’s Evan Leadem to Receive 2025 Spirit of Holy Cross Award
October 10, 2025 2 minute read
The Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers has honored Associate Vice President & Chief of Staff Evan...
Lead Pilots: The Wall Street Journal Ranks UP #1 in the Pacific Northwest
October 1, 2025 2 minute read
Pilot pride hit a fever pitch this week as the University of Portland was recognized nationally for achievement in various fields—including...
UP RANKED #1 PRIVATE SCHOOL IN THE WEST REGION BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
September 23, 2025 2 minute read
The 2026 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best College rankings place the University of Portland on a familiar perch: The #1 private...
UP Executive Education Program to Help Portland-Area Firms Harness the Power of Artificial Intelligence
September 18, 2025 2 minute read
As artificial intelligence rapidly races to transform the workplace and business operations, the University of Portland (UP) has an inviting prompt...
UP Constitution Day Talk Set for Wednesday, Sept. 17
September 15, 2025 <1 minute read
Dr. Bill Curtis, professor of political science, will lead a University of Portland talk discussing four cases from the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS)...
UP Receives Grant to Host First-Ever Character Formation Retreat Oct. 30-31
September 5, 2025 1 minute read
In a year in which the University of Portland fortified its time-honored mission with six institutional values, a select group of students,...
Orientation 2025: More Than 800 New UP Students Start ‘The Journey of a Lifetime’
August 29, 2025 2 minute read
Welcoming the high-achieving University of Portland Class of 2029 to The Bluff, President Robert Kelly punctuated 2025 ‘Move-In Day’...
Top Value School: UP Earns High Marks in Money, Princeton Review Rankings
August 13, 2025 2 minute read
As returning University of Portland students welcome a gifted class of first year Pilots to the start of a new school year, two prominent college...
Pilots Pre-College Gives High Schoolers a Taste of UP Student Life
July 24, 2025 3 minute read
Jayda Tez, a senior-to-be at McDaniel High School in Northeast Portland, always envisioned leaving her home city to attend college. Two...
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