Five University of Portland students have been awarded $3,333 Brian Doyle Scholarships in Gentle & Sidelong Humor, having agreed to publicly share a project that “brings the community together in laughter, acts as a statement that the cultural bias to cruel humor and constant irony is shallow, promotes helpless giggling, and insists gently that true […]
University Relations
UP ranked top university in Oregon in Kiplinger’s “Best College Values: Private Universities” 2015-16
For the sixth consecutive year, University of Portland was the top Oregon school in Kiplinger’s Personal Financeannual ranking of best values in its private universities category. University of Portland was ranked 51st nationwide among all private universities, up from 65th in 2014-2015. UP has been the top ranked private Oregon university and has been ranked in […]
New Gift By Allen and Kathleen Lund Announced
University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., announced at the May Board of Regents meeting that Allen and Kathleen Lund have made a significant gift in support of the University of Portland. This gift brings the Lund family commitment to the University to over $10 million. To honor the Lunds’ new commitment and past charitable […]
Brian Doyle Wins Oregon Book Award
Brian Doyle, marketing and communications, has won the 2016 Leslie Bradshaw Award for Young Adult Literature for his novel, Martin Marten, as part of this year’s Oregon Book Awards. The Oregon Book Awards are presented annually by Literary Arts, Inc. for “the finest accomplishments by Oregon writers who work in genres of poetry, fiction, literary […]
Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Open to UP Faculty, Staff
Columbia Sportswear has generously provided University faculty and staff access to their employee store from April 8 through May 8, according to Fr. Gerry Olinger, C.S.C., vice president for University relations. This invitation offers UP employees the same pricing as Columbia Sportswear employees; all products are up to 50% off suggested retail price, including all […]
Columbia Sportswear Invitation to UP Employees
Columbia Sportswear has generously provided University faculty and staff access to their employee store from April 8 through May 8, according to Fr. Gerry Olinger, C.S.C., vice president for University relations. All invitees must bring a form of work ID listed below. This invitation offers UP employees the same pricing as Columbia Sportswear employees; All products […]
Annual Scholarship Luncheon, April 12
The University will host its annual Scholarship Luncheon as part of Founders’ Day on Tuesday, April 12, in the Chiles Center. The invite-only luncheon provides an opportunity for scholarship donors and supporters to connect with the students they help to support. During the luncheon, the University will recognize the many alumni, parents, and friends whose […]
Gratitude Sure Feels Great!
The development office would like to thank everyone for their help on the 5th Annual Thankful For Donors Day on Wednesday, March 23. A few highlights from this year: 600 grateful Pilots wrote a note within the first 30 minutes of the event A photographer captured some great moments. See them at this link All […]
Thank a Donor, Eat a Donut: This Wednesday!
Thankful For Donors Day (previously Tuition Freedom Day) is the day to say “thank you” to the more than 7,000 generous donors that help support UP each year. The many donations that come from alumni, parents, and friends help fund nearly everything on campus—scholarships, dorms, classrooms, the Beauchamp Center, and even the bustling Pilot House […]
State of the University, Alumni Awards, March 1
University of Portland president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., will deliver the annual State of the University Address and present the 2016 Alumni Awards on Tuesday, March 1, at the Sentinel Hotel (614 SW 11th, Portland). Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with the program from noon to 1 p.m. Fr. Poorman’s talk will include an […]