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Where Bold Ideas Become Breakthroughs

Big ideas start here—like the roots of Nike, new ways to train the body and mind, and research that protects our planet.

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The Birthplace of Unstoppable

Big ideas start here—like the roots of Nike, new ways to train the body and mind, and research that protects our planet.

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Welcome, Bold Thinkers and Change Makers

Big ideas start here—like the roots of Nike, new ways to train the body and mind, and research that protects our planet.

Discover »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË

At the UO, rivers, coffee shops, labs, and legendary arenas sit steps apart. Come visit a campus built for thinkers, creators, and champions.

Tools for current students, faculty, and staff:
a graduating student hugs the Duck at commencement

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Graduation 2026

Congratulations, Ducks! Join us in Autzen Stadium for UO’s 2026 commencement on Monday, June 15 at 9:00 a.m. View details about the ceremony and use the UO graduation checklist to get ready.

Creating Breakthroughs That Change the World

We’re not afraid to push boundaries and break rules to solve the world’s most complex challenges.

a stream in a forest

Lessons from the River

From recreation site to water resource, the McKenzie River supports »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s people and ecosystems—and is a living lab for studying watershed health, wildfire recovery, and climate adaptation.

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a wooden sauna room with towels, image courtesy Adobe Stock

Better Health Through Heat

A UO physiologist offers insights on the science of heat therapy and how to use regular hot tub soaks and sauna sessions as a simple way to improve health.

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a banded yellow songbird perching

Songbirds Aid Brain Science

UO researchers built a new AI tool to analyze canary songs—a behavior that neuroscientists use to study speech and language in the brain—saving hundreds of hours of manual work.

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Governor Kotek and others gather for a Ballmer Bill signing event at the UO in Portland

Expanding »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s Mental Healthcare

A new state law allows bachelor’s-level behavioral health providers to become licensed practitioners in »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË, increasing youth mental health services and paths for Ballmer Institute graduates.

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a person grinding coffee into a portafilter using an espresso grinder

Science Perks Up the Morning Brew

UO chemists found a way to more precisely measure the flavor profile of coffee: electricity. The tool, borrowed from electrochemistry, makes it easier to brew a consistent cup.

Impact In Motion

See how we’re turning bold ideas into real-world progress.

  • Esther Jacobsen-Tepfer surveys rock art in Mongolia

    Rock Art Illuminates Ancient History

    A UO art history professor discovers ancient stories through prehistoric Mongolian rock art, inspiring archaeologists and world scholars to rethink accepted theories about the past.

  • Andrew Kern

    Decoding DNA Faster

    Researchers at the UO created an artificial intelligence tool that reads DNA to find mutation patterns—the first language model for population genetics to help scientists trace ancestry and evolution.

  • three researchers look at a pesticide application map on a large screen

    Mapping Toxins for Public Good

    A nonprofit partnered with the UO InfoGraphics Lab to build an interactive web map that tracks pesticide use in »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË and helps residents identify areas with potential health risks.

  • This Is »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË podcast graphic featuring Karl Scholz in Meeting the Moment episode

    »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Rising to the Occasion

    President Karl Scholz joins the This is »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË podcast for a conversation on how the UO is meeting the moment to support students and create an impact on »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË and beyond.

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