Office of the President
The University of Portland can lead the way in inspiring, educating, and preparing students and campus to partner with our great City and State to address local and global challenges, and gain a deeper understanding of our commitment to be an active engaged citizen.
In a world facing tremendous challenges – poverty, houselessness, inequality, racism, war, climate change, declining spirituality – UP can be a beacon for human dignity and stewardship of creation. A place that promotes the fundamental truth of the sacred nature of all humans, and the planet we have been given. With our tremendous knowledge, oriented towards justice, we can be the convenor of critical conversations. We can be the incubator for solutions to the problems that ail our society.
- Robert Kelly, PhD
President's First-Year Leadership Fellows
Elevate your first year at the University of Portland with a premier, cohort-based experience designed to ignite your potential. The President’s First-Year Leadership Fellows (PFYLF) program isn’t just about a title; it’s about discovering leadership as a practice of self-awareness, community responsibility, and service to the common good.
Through a yearlong journey of mentorship and reflection, Fellows build a powerful leadership identity while fostering a deep sense of belonging within the UP community.
The Anchor Society
The Anchor Society recognizes a select group of University of Portland seniors who embody our motto: Veritas vos Liberabit — “The Truth Will Set You Free.” Anchor Society members are not only honored for who they have become; they are entrusted with meaningful responsibility during their final year at UP.
Strategic Plan 2022-2027: Hope, Renewal, Transformation
University of Portland, a Roman Catholic, Holy Cross, comprehensive university, is building upon its 121 years of excellence to initiate a new strategic plan and advance its purpose of preparing people to bring hope to the world.
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