Indigenous scholars carry language, culture, and community into the future

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Explore over 140 degree and certificate programs to find the path that fits your goals.

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15%

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55%

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45%

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Graduate Employment

Teaching, research, and administrative appointments provide financial support while helping you build professional experience.

GEs receive a competitive compensation package, including a monthly salary, full-time tuition waiver, mandatory fees subsidy, health insurance premium coverage, and subsidized health insurance premium coverage for dependents.

All GEs at the UO receive labor union representation.

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Mandatory Training for New GEs

3,200+

students enrolled in graduate and law programs

85%

doctoral students funded with Graduate Employee appointments

$2M+

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News

Indigenous Scholars Carry Language, Culture, and Community into the Future

Native and Indigenous scholars strengthen the UO and their communities through research, education, and cultural preservation. Meet this year's Future Stewards.

Barbara Williams and Susan Sygall in 1981, when they were UO graduate students.

Susan Sygall: Global Advocate for People with Disabilities

In 1981, graduate students Susan Sygall, MS '81 (therapeutic recreation), and Barbara Williams, PhD (therapeutic recreation), cofounded the nonprofit Mobility International USA (MIUSA). Learn more about Susan and her advocacy for disability rights and leadership.

Collage of Graduate Education Excellence Award winners

Graduate Student Success is Built Together

The 2026 Graduate Education Excellence Awards recognize the faculty, graduate students, and staff who create mentorship, community, and student support systems across the UO.

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