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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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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

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.

"No Woman Should Die Giving Life": One doctoral student seeks to change how Ethiopia promotes maternal health.

Emrakeb is a 7-year Ph.D. 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

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 immersive media communication degree sets students up for creative careers

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?

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.

UO doctoral student attends the Ecuador Professional Preparation Program (EPPP)

Jasmine Ramirez-Miranda is a 4th year doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology PhD program was recently awarded a Division of Graduate Studies Professional Development Award.