The Ad Hoc Committee on Commencement, commissioned by University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., has been studying alternatives for the 2016 University of Portland commencement ceremony with the goal to offer more commencement tickets to each student. The committee reviewed a number of options, and studied results from a survey of students from the […]
Rev. Mark L. Poorman C.S.C.
David Brooks Lecture at UP: March 16, 2016
New York Times columnist David Brooks has accepted an invitation by University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., to speak at the University of Portland on the evening of March 16, 2016. The event will be open to the public and tickets will be available for sale in fall. There will be special discounted rates […]
An Open Invitation
University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., invites the University community to nominate candidates for the University’s annual presentation of honorary doctorates (pictured: 2015 honorary doctorate recipient Larree Renda). Such men and women have in a remarkable way encapsulated the University’s dedication to teaching and learning, faith and formation, and service and leadership in the […]
Beacon Accolades Keep Coming
A Beacon photograph taken at the Inauguration of University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., won First Place for Breaking News Photography in the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence Awards regional competition, according to Nancy Copic, student activities. Freshman photojournalist Hannah Baade took the photo titled “A Hug Between Presidents.” It shows […]
SOLD OUT – State Of The University, Alumni Awards, March 17
University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., will give his first State of the University address and present the 2015 Alumni Awards at a sold out event on Tuesday, March 17, at the Sentinel Hotel, 614 S.W. 11th Ave. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with a program from noon to 1 p.m. With KGW’s Laurel […]
Joane Moceri Appointed Nursing Dean, Effective July 1
University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., has appointed Joane Moceri as dean of the School of Nursing, effective July 1. Moceri will succeed Joanne Warner, who is retiring after serving as dean since 2007. Moceri joined the University as an associate professor in 2012, and began service as the associate dean for the undergraduate […]