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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

ALUMNI
Link: Becoming a Leader in Career Preparation
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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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NEWSLETTERS
Graduate Studies Newsletter - April 25, 2025
The April 25 issue of our newsletter features David S. Easly Scholarship recipient Ethan Torres, as well as our new Graduate Student Visibility Campaign. It also highlights upcoming events, international and nontraditional student resources, information about the OVPRI Funding Newsletter and the Pivot Funding Database, and funding opportunities. Finally, this issue covers the UOPD's policies regarding federal immigration laws and recent graduate student publications.
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.

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NEWS STORIES
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Fostering Equity in Computer Science Classes
Education graduate students, Sue Wilson, Casey Tiemann, and several graduate alumni are helping Professor Joanna Goode implement Computer Science for All in high schools across the country.
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Advancing Kindergartener Math Skills
Graduate students Emily Wilke, Cayla Lussier, Janice Fong, Jo Hermida, and Madison Cook, along with Professor Ben Clarke, show that early teaching should focus on building a bridge to later math learning.
UO PhD Candidate speaks about motherhood
From Ethiopia to Eugene

UO PhD candidate on motherhood, her maternal health studies, and pursuing her passion.

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Cold Plunging and Heart Health
Emma Reed, graduate student in human physiology, co-leads new research with Professor Chris Minson, on the effect of cold plunging on heart health. Read more about their study published in the Journal of Thermal Biology.
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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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