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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
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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.
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Graduate students help advance iron production without fossil fuels
Chemistry Phd student, Louka Moutarlier, investigates using electrochemistry to make iron metal without burning fossil fuels.

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