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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.

a stream in a forest

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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a wooden sauna room with towels, image courtesy Adobe Stock

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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a banded yellow songbird perching

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.

Research Worth the Trip

Plan a summer visit and see where the research happens from the Cascades to the coast.

  • scholars gather at Devil's Punch Bowl on the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË coast

    Below the Surface at Otter Rock

    The wildlife and habitats of Otter Rock Marine Reserve are now just a tap away, thanks to UO students who created an interactive digital experience blending technology and environmental conservation.

  • a sign describing the history of Boone's Ferry

    Uncovering »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s Roadside History

    Travelers can use a student-built map to locate historical markers across »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË and discover deeper context about the stories told—and untold—along the way.

  • a large-volume spring in a lush forest in the McKenzie River watershed

    Largest Aquifer Buried Below Cascades

    UO scientists uncovered the largest volcanic aquifer of its kind in the world beneath the central »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Cascades, holding around 3 times the amount of water of Lake Mead.

  • Charleston Marine Life Center entryway featuring suspended marine animal skeletons

    Explore »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s Coastal Ecosystems

    Celebrate the Charleston Marine Life Center’s 10th anniversary with a trip to this interactive aquarium and museum at the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Institute of Marine Biology.

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