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Where Bold Ideas Become Breakthroughs

Big ideas start here—like the roots of Nike, new ways to train the body and mind, and research that protects our planet.

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The Birthplace of Unstoppable

Big ideas start here—like the roots of Nike, new ways to train the body and mind, and research that protects our planet.

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Welcome, Bold Thinkers and Change Makers

Big ideas start here—like the roots of Nike, new ways to train the body and mind, and research that protects our planet.

Discover »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË

At the UO, rivers, coffee shops, labs, and legendary arenas sit steps apart. Come visit a campus built for thinkers, creators, and champions.

Tools for current students, faculty, and staff:
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»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Graduation 2026

Congratulations, Ducks! Join us in Autzen Stadium for UO’s 2026 commencement on Monday, June 15 at 9:00 a.m. View details about the ceremony and use the UO graduation checklist to get ready.

Creating Breakthroughs That Change the World

We’re not afraid to push boundaries and break rules to solve the world’s most complex challenges.

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Lessons from the River

From recreation site to water resource, the McKenzie River supports »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s people and ecosystems—and is a living lab for studying watershed health, wildfire recovery, and climate adaptation.

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Better Health Through Heat

A UO physiologist offers insights on the science of heat therapy and how to use regular hot tub soaks and sauna sessions as a simple way to improve health.

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zebra fish in a tank in a lab

How the Microbiome Shapes Behavior

Four UO research labs are using a $9 million grant to explore how gut microbes affect social behavior and brain development in zebrafish—work that could yield insights into human disorders.

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children running over hula hoops in a grassy area during a camp

Teaming Up for Healthier Kids

UO bioengineer Nick Willett and Bev Smith, executive director of Kidsports, join the This is »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË podcast to discuss how a university partnership is supporting youth health through sport.

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a student looking at a fish hatchery in Oakridge

From Classroom to Communities

Students in the Sustainable City Year Program partner with local towns and cities to solve urban challenges, gaining hands-on experience while helping communities create a livable future.

Impact In Motion

See how we’re turning bold ideas into real-world progress.

  • a student sifts through the dirt at an archeological site

    New Tools for Unearthing the Past

    Archaeologists find the oldest known piece of sewn hide—the first evidence of clothing from the Pleistocene period, the last ice age—among »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË cave artifacts in UO’s museum collection.

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    UO Alum Launches Green Business

    Drawing on his UO experience, a Bend entrepreneur developed a plant-based water treatment system that cleans up to 135 gallons of greywater per day, reclaiming it for irrigation and toilet use.

  • a person riding a bike on campus

    Bike Month Rolls Past May

    At the UO, bikes are celebrated beyond National Bike Month in May as both a practical way to get around and a source of inspiration for sustainable city projects that make Eugene’s streets safer.

  • This Is »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË podcast graphic featuring Mary Wood in A New Climate Blueprint episode

    Legal Solutions to Climate Challenges

    Law professor Mary Wood talks with the This is »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË podcast about protecting natural areas that capture carbon using a new climate blueprint to build a legal framework for atmospheric recovery.

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