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Kit Hungerford and Annelise Heinz sitting in the library looking at books

When Professor Annelise Heinz saw a career trajectory for Kit Hungerford, she mentored her through an independent study that unlocked her unstoppable potential.

A young man in a field collects a flower for study

UO fellow is busy as a bee

January 15, 2025

Nicholas Burns, class of 2025 (environmental science), helps pollinators thrive through integral research with the UO Hallett Lab.

David Sitterson, a UO alum donning a green Oregon sweatshirt, sits next to his Airedale Terrier.

Trust in the process

January 3, 2025

David Sitterson, BS ’78 (journalism, telecommunications and film), on how his degree led him to an entirely different career and the unique ways that the Office of Gift Planning can help you invest.
 

Brook and Aaron Shelby with son and Duck in front of yellow "O"

Family Advancement Council launches

November 4, 2024

Parent and Family Engagement and Philanthropy Welcomes Family Advancement Council Inaugural Members, and Announces National Chairs

Hunter Eller, intern at World Oregon, stands in front of a world map wearing a black button-up collared short-sleeve shirt. Eller has curly brown hair

As sweet as PIE

October 21, 2024

Meet the students and employers who make the Portland Internship Experience a recipe for success.

Lauren Lanning

Keeping an open mind

October 2, 2024

Lauren Lanning, class of 2025 (psychology, public relations), finds fulfillment at the intersections of human behavior and communications.

Dr. Posner

UO announces new professorship

September 11, 2024

The Dr. Michael Posner Psychology Professorship in Cognition and Neuroscience will be awarded to a tenured member of the faculty at the level of professor or associate professor in the UO Department of Psychology.

Lauren Goss

In a league of her own

September 6, 2024

New donor gift creates first sports archivist position on the West Coast

Jeff Julum

Leveling the playing field

August 9, 2024

Jeff Julum, BA ’86 (Russian), uses his passion and experience to help the new generation of distinguished scholars succeed at the UO.