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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.

Explore Degrees

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.

Explore Degrees

Discover Oregon

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

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University of Oregon 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.

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Lessons from the River

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

Discover the Water We Rely On

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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.

Explore the Health Benefits of a Good Soak

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Songbirds Aid Brain Science

Four UO research labs are using a $9 million grant to explore how gut microbes affect social behavior and brain development in zebrafish—work that could yield insights into human disorders.

Discover the Model that Decodes Birdsongs

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

Expanding Oregon’s Mental Healthcare

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

Explore the Ballmer Bill

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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.

Discover the Chemistry of Coffee

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.

Discover the Petroglyphs
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.

Crack the Genetic Code with AI
Mapping Toxins for Public Good

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

See How Students Map Pesticide Use
Oregon Rising to the Occasion

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

Listen to the Chat with President Scholz

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