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UP Recognized as a Military Friendly School
March 30, 2026 1 minute read
University of Portland has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools Designation, recognized nationally for its commitment to fostering...
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UP Deemed a ‘National’ Institution by U.S. News & World Report
February 27, 2026 1 minute read
University of Portland is going NATIONAL. After being ranked a top institution among regional universities in the West for more than 30...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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University of Portland Joins the Catholic Church in Celebrating Pope Leo XIV
May 8, 2025 1 minute read
“As Oregon’s Catholic university, the University of Portland joins the Church and the world in celebrating Pope Leo XIV, our new Holy...
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University of Portland Mourns the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
April 21, 2025 2 minute read
Today is a sad day here on The Bluff and across the globe as we mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. We join the Church and the world as...
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Future Pilots’ Pathway: UP Offers Direct Admission to Local Catholic High School Seniors
September 11, 2024 2 minute read
Nine Catholic high schools in Oregon and Southwest Washington have signed up to participate in University of Portland’s new Moreau Pathway...
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President Robert Kelly Elected Board Chair of the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities
January 29, 2024 1 minute read
University of Portland President Dr. Robert D. Kelly has been elected Chair of the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities (The...
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