The University’s digital student run news source, The Beacon, is among twenty-five digital publications chosen as finalists for the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Crown Awards, to be presented in March 2019 at ceremonies in New York City. The digital publications were published during the 2017-18 academic year. The Crown Awards honor top student publications […]
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UP’s Kevin White: Best Turftender in the USA!
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) has announced its 2018 Field of the Year award winners, and UP’s Merlo Field was named as the Top College and University Soccer field in the nation. Our very own Kevin White, the athletics department’s athletic field manager, was named as well. A panel of 13 judges independently scored entries […]
Dr. Rami Nashashibi Wins 2018 Opus Prize
Dr. Rami Nashashibi has been awarded the prestigious 2018 Opus Prize for his inspirational work as founder and director of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) in Chicago, Illinois. The award was announced on Thursday, November 15 during a ceremony hosted by the University of Portland and the Opus Prize Foundation at the Chiles Center. […]
Pilot Athletics Records 97 Percent Graduation Success Rate
The University of Portland posted a 97 percent student-athlete Graduation Success Rate (GSR) for the second consecutive year, according to the latest data released by the NCAA on November 14. UP’s baseball, men’s cross country and track and field, men’s tennis, men’s soccer, women’s basketball, women’s cross country and track and field, and rowing teams each posted perfect scores. […]
Tours Available for Dundon-Berchtold Hall
Construction is well underway for Dundon-Berchtold Hall. The new academic center will house classrooms, faculty offices, a gathering space, and the Dundon-Berchtold Institute. Tours will be available by appointment on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 3 p.m. beginning November 27. Each tour is limited to ten people. “lease register here. Tour groups will meet outside […]
Opus Prize Week, Nov. 12-15: All Welcome
All faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome to take part in activities planned for this week in celebration of the 2018 Opus Prize, one of the world’s largest faith-based awards for social entrepreneurship. Each year the Opus Prize Foundation selects one Catholic university to help nominate, select, and celebrate three faith-based unsung heroes who […]
Open Enrollment Ends Nov. 20: That’s This Week!
The Open Enrollment period for UP employee benefits will end on Tuesday, November 20, at 4:30 p.m. All benefited employees are required to confirm or change their healthcare benefits during this time. During open enrollment, benefited employees can elect new Flex Spending amounts, add or change supplemental life insurance, as well as add or drop […]
Dr. Arthur A. Schulte, Jr., 1928-2018
The University of Portland mourns the passing of one of its most ardent supporters and legendary figures. Dr. Arthur A. “Art” Schulte, Jr., died peacefully at his home on Monday, September 24, after a lengthy illness. He was 90 years old. Art is survived by Ruth, his wife of nearly 59 years; daughters Mary, Brigid, […]
UP Makes “US News” Top 10 for 24th Consecutive Year
For the 24th consecutive year, the University of Portland has received a top-ten ranking by U.S. News & World Report, according to its 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The University is 6th out of 127 institutions listed in the “Regional Universities – West” classification. The full rankings can be seen on […]
Institutional Support Survey and Conversation, Sept. 26
A follow-up conversation, “Building Courage UP,” which will focus on generating proposals specific to UP in relation to Jennifer Freyd’s “Campus Sexual Violence: Moving from Institutional Betrayal to Institutional Courage” lecture on September 25, will take place the following evening on Wednesday, September 26, at 7:15 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. This event is open […]