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Graduate Studies Newsletter - April 4, 2025
The April 4 issue of our newsletter features #GradFlock Kudos to Da-Sol Um and Jun Yun and a reminder to register to present at the Grad Research Forum. It also highlights upcoming events, the AEC's Accessibility Ally Program, a nomination reminder for the Graduate Excellence Awards, the deadline for applications to Moss Street Children's Center, and funding opportunities. Finally, this issue covers the university's "reason neutral" absence policy.
Graduate Studies Newsletter - February 28, 2025
The February 28 issue of our newsletter features the 16th Annual Graduate Research Forum, happening on May 8. It also includes information about upcoming webinars for creating research posters, information for international graduate students, information about the newly overhauled Grad OneStop, and upcoming events. Funding, opportunities, and support includes the Graduate Education Excellence Awards; gradCAREERS cover letter, résumé, and CV review; the 2025 Institutional Courage Research Grants Call for Proposals; Division of Graduate Studies funding opportunities; and open GE positions. The issue also includes a professional development spotlight on Jalen Niles, Jordan Edmond, and Toluwalase Adedipe.
Graduate Studies Newsletter - January 31, 2025
The January 31 issue of our newsletter features numerous graduate student funding opportunities, including funding for Native students, Oregon Humanities Center Fellowships, and division funding. This issue also covers immigration resources. the disability accommodations policy, and winter 2025 degree completion deadlines, and features an LGBTESS Grad Student Survey and a spotlight on almuna Naomi Evans, MNM '23.

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Implementing In-Person, Gender-Affirming Voice Care Services
David Bayne, UO grad alum, earned a PhD in communication disorders and sciences. He now teaches and supervises students who offer the only in-person gender-affirming voice care in Ithaca.
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The hidden histories of women in slavery in Puerto Rico
Rosa O'Connor Acevedo, Philosophy PhD Candidate, shares her remarkable findings on the representation and documentation of enslaved women in colonial records.
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Biological rule breakers and genetics
Postdoctoral researcher Angel G. Rivera-Colón's research reveals what Pacific acorn barnacles can teach us about how large populations evolve. Read his enlightening essay.
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UO graduate programs named top 10 by U.S. News & World Report
University of Oregon graduate programs in education and law specialty programs are among the top in the country, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Grad Schools 2024.
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UO graduate students help a small town with one-of-a-kind sustainability plan
UO graduate students assist rural Oregon communities by working on economic development, sustainability planning, and food systems initiatives.
Lundquist College of Business Sparks Start-up Culture
Lundquist College of Business sparks start-up culture
Biochemistry PhD student, Justin Svendsen, is working on a patent for Hydroject, his innovative drug delivery system that could revolutionize antibiotics. Read more about students and faculty from all disciplines bringing their innovations to life with entrepreneurial spirit.
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Graduate students earn Oregon Humanities Center fellowships

Eight graduate students receive Oregon Humanities Center dissertation and research fellowships. Scholarship in History, Romance Languages, Linguistics, Journalism, and more recognized. 

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New UO research could improve drug abuse programs for teens
Work by a doctoral candidate delves into the effectiveness of recovery high schools.
Some children may think of certain foods as 'girls' or 'manly,' which may impact the type of foods they eat.
Grad Flock help investigate how gender stereotypes influence children's eating
Some children may think of certain foods as 'girly' or 'manly' and these perceptions may impact the types of foods they eat.
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UO grieves loss of Virginia Beavert, Native scholar and linguist
A Legacy Honored: The oldest person to earn a PhD from the UO is remembered. Virginia Beavert has mentored generations of students and worked to preserve the Ichishkíin language.