Building on the ambitious vision outlined in Oregon Rising, the university's strategic plan, we're focusing on three priorities that will shape Oregon's future and expand what's possible at a public university.
The UO opens its doors wide to students from every background. Many are the first in their families to attend college. Our work is to turn their ambition into a degree, a career, and a chance to flourish and make an impact.
Great people power great universities. Let’s invest in attracting exceptional talent to Oregon—from distinguished faculty and coaches to promising graduate students and postdoctoral researchers—and give them the support they need to excel. They’ll inspire students, advance discovery, and help Oregon reach new heights.
The world’s biggest challenges can’t wait. We’re working to shorten the distance between promising research and real-world solutions by backing bold ideas early, connecting experts across disciplines, and bringing breakthroughs to the people who need them most.
Every breakthrough has a story. Meet the people whose lives and work demonstrate what’s possible when we come together to make it happen.
Biologist Brendan Bohannan came to Oregon to make a difference in students’ lives. Donor support helps him pursue groundbreaking research and inspire the next generation of scientists.
At the Knight Campus, bioengineering associate professor Marian Hettiaratchi and her students are breaking down barriers between labs to turn bold ideas into new approaches to healing.
A donor-funded scholarship gives Theo Morganson the freedom to follow his curiosity—across disciplines, outside his comfort zone, and toward possibilities he’s only beginning to discover.
After spending a week meeting professionals across New York City, Leyna Venzke returned to Oregon with a clearer vision for her future—and the confidence to pursue it.
When Professor Annelise Heinz recognized Kit Hungerford’s passion for archival research, she created an independent study to help her student explore an entirely new career path. It changed the way Kit saw her future.
When Fiona Sherwood’s class partnered with United Way to identify gaps in local services, their research became more than an assignment. It became a tool for real funding decisions.
A bioengineering professor’s idea for an implantable knee sensor became a local startup with help from Oregon’s innovation ecosystem. The results: new jobs, new investment, and a promising medical technology advanced.
The Ballmer Institute’s innovative approach to training youth behavioral health professionals inspired a new Oregon license and is already becoming a blueprint for programs across the country.
The Sustainable City Year program is transforming communities at home and improving lives worldwide.
The Unstoppable Campaign is a bold response to the opportunities ahead. The path forward is in focus. The momentum is real. Together, we can make it happen.
