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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:

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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Songbirds Aid Brain Science

UO researchers built a new AI tool to analyze canary songs—a behavior that neuroscientists use to study speech and language in the brain—saving hundreds of hours of manual work.

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Governor Kotek and others gather for a Ballmer Bill signing event at the UO in Portland

Expanding »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s Mental Healthcare

A new state law allows bachelor’s-level behavioral health providers to become licensed practitioners in »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË, increasing youth mental health services and paths for Ballmer Institute graduates.

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a person grinding coffee into a portafilter using an espresso grinder

Science Perks Up the Morning Brew

UO chemists found a way to more precisely measure the flavor profile of coffee: electricity. The tool, borrowed from electrochemistry, makes it easier to brew a consistent cup.

Impact In Motion

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

  • 2026 graduating students celebrate during commencement in Autzen Stadium

    Duck Graduates Take Flight

    Members of the Class of 2026 share advice, favorite moments from their time at the UO, and what's next after graduation.

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    Making a Case for More School

    A new report finds that increasing time in school improves academic achievement for K-12 students in the US, encouraging states and districts to preserve and harness school time more effectively.

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    UO Alum Calls the FIFA World Cup

    Alumni John Strong talks with the This is »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË podcast about being behind the microphone as the Fox Sports Lead Announcer and his journey from the university to the World Cup broadcast booth.

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    From the Iran War to the Gas Pump

    A UO economics professor explains why the conflict in the Middle East is raising the cost of oil—affecting Americans at the gas pump and the global economy—and what could happen in the future.

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