From June 23 to July 2, a group of 12 senior faculty members will be walking in the footsteps of Blessed Basil Moreau and other figures crucial to the founding of the Congregation of Holy Cross in Basse-Normandie, France. For the first few days, they will be steeped in the history of the order, then […]
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Beauchamp Center Fitness Classes: Come One, Come All!
The Beauchamp Center is offering fitness classes every day of the week during the noon hour and a few Monday, Tuesday, Friday classes before or after work, according to Kaitlin Bourne, recreational services. Classes begin May 21 and run until August 3 and are open to everyone. Below is the schedule. Please register on the […]
2018 Faculty Award Winners Announced
The University’s Faculty Awards were presented on Tuesday, May 8, at the Faculty Awards Dinner, with the following results: The James Culligan Award, established in 1953 in memory of a dedicated servant of the University and presented annually to a faculty member in recognition of distinguished service, was presented to Matthew Kuhn, Br. Godfrey Vassallo […]
University Graduates Largest Class in its History
The University of Portland celebrated its Commencement on Sunday, May 6 with nearly 1,200 graduates projected to earn degrees, making the Class of 2018 the largest graduating class in the University’s history. University President Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C. conferred an anticipated 860 bachelor’s degrees and 116 master’s degrees during two commencement programs. To accommodate the […]
Mass of Remembrance for Allen Lund, Joe Allegretti: May 10
On Thursday, May 10, faculty and staff are invited to join members of the Board of Regents and the Holy Cross community for a Mass held in honor of D. Allen Lund and Joseph B. Allegretti. The Mass will take place at 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. All are welcome to […]
#PilotsGive A Monumental Success!
Thanks to the hard work and generosity of Pilots all over the globe, #PilotsGive was a monumental success! The development team is working hard to crunch the final numbers but they can report that, in just 24 hours, 2,771 donors made a gift, raising $683,263 to support students, faculty, staff, athletics, and programs on The Bluff. We […]
New CAS Dean Announced: Herbert A. Medina
Herbert A. Medina has been appointed as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1, 2018. Medina, who will join the University in mid-July, will oversee the College’s core curriculum education program in the liberal arts for all students at the University, as well as 15 departments offering 28 majors and 25 […]
UP Recognized for Commitment to Clean Wind Power
The University of Portland has once again been recognized for its environmental impact commitment by virtue of participation in the Portland General Electric Clean Wind program, according to André Hutchinson, physical plant. A certificate was presented to UP representatives on Wednesday, February 28. Every year, UP self-directs the maximum percentage of public purpose charge toward […]
Pilots Give 24-Hour Day of Giving: April 4-5
Mark your calendars for April 4-5 for UP’s first Day of Giving. Join University relations as we launch a 24-hour, online campaign focused on building resources for UP. Throughout the 24-hour period, there will be several on-campus hosted events including the Franz Grilled Cheese Machine, happy hour in the Pilot House, Portside with Pilots, Thankful […]
TLC From The TLC: Do UP Students Know How to Fail?
Do UP students know how to fail? According to the New York Times, higher education administrators at elite schools have coined the term “failure deprived” to classify a new mental health concern: the inability of high achieving individuals to cope with inevitable experiences of failure. This week’s installment of the mental health series on the UP Teaching & […]