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STEM work in the neuroscience lab

The National Science Foundation awarded fellowships to 12 UO graduate students

This is a 24% increase over 2023, for a total of 42 NSF Fellows currently studying at the UO.

Learn about the UO's NSF Fellows

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Rooted in Community Building
From a young age, Naomi Evans' parents instilled in her the importance of uplifting others. This grew into a passion for working with communities, leading Evans, MNM '23 (nonprofit management), to the UO, where she was able to tailor her coursework, leverage professional development opportunities, access professionals in the field, and get the hands-on experience she needed to prepare for a career after graduation. →

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Centering Student Success
SOJC master's alumna Ammina Kothari forged lifelong connections during her time at UO, including with her faculty mentor, Dr. Leslie Steeves. As dean of the Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Kothari's commitment to student success and equity reflects the values she cultivated during her time in Eugene. → 

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NEWS STORIES
Leading Global Change Through Research
Leading Global Change Through Research
Seven UO doctoral students were selected as this year's Oregon Sylff Fellows. Learn more about their inspiring research.
Parisa Garazhian
Reflection on Identity: Student Bridges Cultures with Mirror Art
Iranian Parisa Garazhian, a master of fine arts student, finds belonging at the UO through creativity and connections with staff.
Rachel Marty, master's candidate in strategic communications, holds a camera.
More Than Summer Jobs
Duck interns fanned out across the globe to work, learn, and prepare for fulfilling careers. Explore their summer experiences, across Oregon and around the world.
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Worried About Graduate-level Writing? You’re Not Alone.
At the University of Oregon, graduate students gain access to innovative and supportive writing resources. Read more about these initiatives.
Faria Shaikh has a conversation with women in Pakistan.
A Duck from Another Pond: Bridging Cultures, Reframing Health, and Finding Home at the UO
Faria Shaikh found more than a doctoral program at the UO; she found the space, support, and courage to turn silence into scholarship. Read her story.
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Where Innovation Meets Community: A Visit to UO Portland
With the Grand Opening of the UO Portland campus set for May 29, Division of Graduate Studies staff share what inspires them most about the UO Portland experience.
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Faculty Members' Distinguished Teaching is Recognized

Eight faculty members were recognized with Distinguished Teaching Awards for their excellence in the classroom. Read more about how students are engaged everyday in innovative, inclusive, and transformative ways at the UO. 

Libby Cox and Lisa Thai
Blending Passion with Purpose: Counseling Students Explore Innovative Paths to Healing
April is National Counseling Month, a time to recognize the transformative work of professional counselors who help individuals gain insight, develop strategies, and find real-life solutions to life’s challenges. Learn more about two graduate students in the UO's Couples and Family Therapy program who demonstrate how personal passion can uniquely shape professional practice.
Heather Dawson smelling a truffle with her dog, Rye.
Sibling Scientists and Their Dog Hunt for Oregon’s Hidden Truffle Biodiversity
NSF Graduate Research Fellow Heather Dawson, along with her sister and truffle dog, Rye, unearth species vulnerable to climate change. Read more about her story.
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UO Portland’s Jane Gordon Announced as 2025 Frohnmayer Award Honoree
Oregon Law announces Jane Gordon, JD ’79, UO alumna, former Oregon Law associate dean, and current vice president for UO Portland, as the 2025 Frohnmayer Award for Public Service honoree. Read more about Gordon's impact on the UO.

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