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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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A Promising Future

The UO recruits 33 top graduate students and recognizes their diversity and excellence with Future Stewards and Promising Scholar awards. Read more about these new graduate student award recipients and their most promising futures.

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UO Law School grads elected to partnership

Tonkon Torp LLP has elected attorneys Lauren Bernton, Will Gent, and Ferdinand Ruplin University of Oregon School of Law graduates to its partnership, effective January, 2024.

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Three UO students named finalists for Rhodes scholarship
Three UO students; Nayantara Arora, Colleen Uzoekwe, Lucy Roberts have been selected as finalists for the prestigious Rhodes scholarship, the oldest international fellowship award in the world.
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National Science Conference Has Diversity at Its STEM
UO students found camaraderie, career paths, and more at major conference in Portland.
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Celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
We recognize UO faculty member, Dr. Elizabeth Wheeler, for her research on disability and encouragement of graduate students with disabilities.
Emrakeb Woldearega
"No Woman Should Die Giving Life": One doctoral student seeks to change how Ethiopia promotes maternal health.
Emrakeb is a 7-year PhD Candidate in Communication and Media Studies at the School of Journalism & Communication; her doctoral journey has been fraught with challenges but also opportunities.
Solving a family mystery with multimedia storytelling
Solving a family mystery with multimedia storytelling
Erika Bolstad ’20 came to the Multimedia Journalism Master’s program to learn how to make documentaries. Her first film, which solved a family mystery, started as her capstone project.
A new masters program is training the next virtual virtuosos
A new masters program is training the next virtual virtuosos
A new immersive media communication degree sets students up for creative careers
Opening the door for conversation through soccer journalism
Opening the door for conversation through soccer journalism
For people following their dreams, Jackie has these words of advice: “Go for it. Dream big, even if people tell you ‘No.’ I think your creativity can take you so many places. My creativity took me to a World Cup,”
What If Finding a Fulfilling Job Could Be Fun?
What If Finding a Fulfilling Job Could Be Fun?
Paloma sprang from a kismet meeting in the University of Oregon’s executive MBA program and is determined to find a better way for job curious professionals to discover and connect with companies that fit their vibe.

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