Fire drills will occur in all campus buildings at the beginning of the spring 2026 semester. Academic Building fire drills will be held the second week of school.
Archives for January 16, 2026
New to The Bluff – Lita Malveaux: Director Graduate Admissions & Operations
Meet Lita Malveaux, the new Director of Graduate Admissions & Operations University of Portland! Lita brings more than sixteen years of leadership experience in higher education, enrollment management, and student success. Most recently, she served as the inaugural Director of Graduate Admissions at Georgia State University.
Spring 2026 Butine
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship is pleased to announce that the Spring 2026 cycle for Butine Faculty Development grants is now open. Applications are due Feb. 13, 2026 and must be submitted through the Butine Moodle page.
Grant for Stories of Hope
Through the National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life, Lilly Endowment Inc. recently awarded the University a grant of more than $2.86 million, one of the largest private foundation grants in school history, to fund a project called “Hope Works: Stories from The Bluff, Portland, and Beyond.” The story campaign will be with/for a Gen Z audience. Have ideas? The Hope Works team wants to hear from you.
Applications Now Open for the Summer Collaborative Research Grants (fka Provost’s Initiative Awards); Spring 2026 Recipients Announced
The Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement is pleased to announce recipients of the Spring 2026 Collaborative Research Grants!
Applications for Summer 2026 Collaborative Research Grants are available now on Pilots.
Holy Cross Heroes
Who is your Holy Cross Hero? An easy way to celebrate Holy Cross Heritage Week to share about a Holy Cross Hero and his/her impact on your life.
Retreat: MLK and Moreau-UP’s Mission and Hope for Our Society
The University Mission office is offering two additional retreats this semester at Mt Angel Guesthouse. Join a small group of colleagues to reflect upon the vision and enduring hope that the civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr., and the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Blessed Basil Moreau bring our world today.
Get Your Free Copy of “Against the Current” Today!
Complimentary book giveaway to UP community prior to talk with author.
Join the Lavender Group
All employees — faculty, staff, administration, and adjuncts — are welcome to join the Lavender Affinity Group, our employee resource group for LGBTQIA+ colleagues and allies.
June 2026 Garaventa Center Writing Retreat for Faculty
A three day writing retreat for UP faculty only that is sponsored by the Garaventa Center and held at Mt. Angel Abbey. Participants must apply.