The University of Portland (UP) has completed its search for a new Dean of the Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr., School of Business, naming Michael L. DeVaughn, Ph.D., to the position effective July 1. Dr. DeVaughn becomes the successor to Dr. Robin Anderson, who retired in June 2020. Since Dr. Anderson’s retirement, Dr. Gary Malecha, […]
Rev. Mark L. Poorman C.S.C.
Latest Community Message From Fr. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C.
Dear University of Portland Community Members, I write today with several important updates regarding plans for a primarily in-person Fall 2021 Semester, our mode of instruction for the Summer Sessions, a freeze on tuition and academic fees for the 2021–22 academic year, and this May’s Commencement exercises. But first, I offer my gratitude to all […]
Update From Fr. Mark: Cost-Saving Adjustments, COVID Testing, Pilots Prevent Dashboard
Dear Colleagues, As always, I pray that this message finds you and your loved ones healthy and well. Preparations for our Spring 2021 Semester are well underway, and I write now to provide an update on our work and preview some important communications that you will receive in the coming weeks. Adjustments to Cost-Saving Strategies […]
Latest COVID Updates From Fr. Mark
University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., sent the following message to the UP community on Friday, October 2, with updates on the University’s COVID response and plans: I begin this message with a sentiment that I have expressed often in emails to the UP community: gratitude. I am grateful for your flexibility and understanding […]
Outside Workers Take Note: Stay Home Tuesday, Sept. 15
The following message was shared by University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., concerning working conditions on Tuesday, September 15: I pray that this message finds you and your families safe. Due to continued poor air quality in Portland, our modified campus operations will remain in effect on, Tuesday, September 15. With limited exception, any employee […]
McLary Extending Interim Dean Duties to 2021-2022
University president Rev. Mark L Poorman, C.S.C., and provost Herbert Medina have invited Laura McLary to extend her service as interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and she has accepted. McLary will now serve as interim dean through the end of the 2021-2022 academic year. Fr. Poorman explains that “After observing the […]
A Message From Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C.: Gratitude, Interdependence, Hope
Dear UP Community Members, For many years, University of Portland faculty, staff, and students have marked the beginning of a new academic year with our annual Convocation. This year, out of concern for the health and safety of UP community members and because of important restrictions on large gatherings, we are unable to come together […]
Fall Semester 2020 to Take Place Online: A Difficult Decision
University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., shared the following message with the UP community on Thursday, July 30: Dear Members of the University of Portland Community, I write to share a very important update with you regarding our Fall 2020 Semester. As you know, our goal has been to resume in-person instruction and on-campus […]
Latest Community Message From Fr. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C.
University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., wrote the following message for all UP community members on Friday, July 17. The message can also be found on the Back to The Bluff webpage using this link. Dear University of Portland Faculty and Staff, I hope that this email finds you and your loved ones safe […]
Message to UP Community: Reflecting on Juneteenth, Back To The Bluff Preparations
University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., shared the following message with the UP community on Friday, June 19: Dear UP Community Members, I pray that this message finds you and your loved ones safe and well. I hope that you will join me in reflecting on today’s celebration of Juneteenth and praying that our […]