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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.

Explore Degrees

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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.

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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Creating Breakthroughs That Change the World

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

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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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How the Microbiome Shapes Behavior

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.

Explore the Gut-Brain Connection

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Teaming Up for Healthier Kids

UO bioengineer Nick Willett and Bev Smith, executive director of Kidsports, join the This is Oregon podcast to discuss how a university partnership is supporting youth health through sport.

Hear How the UO Supports Youth Sports

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From Classroom to Communities

Students in the Sustainable City Year Program partner with local towns and cities to solve urban challenges, gaining hands-on experience while helping communities create a livable future.

Learn About the Projects Across Oregon

Impact In Motion

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

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    Shaping Tomorrow’s Educators

    Through hands-on experience, donor support, and unique training, the UO’s Educational Foundations program provides aspiring teachers with deep educational insight to create change in the classroom.

    Learn About the Transformative Program

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    Law Students Host Green Gathering

    The Public Interest Environmental Law Conference unites attorneys, activists, and conservation groups, connecting law students with a legal community dedicated to protecting the Earth.

    Step Inside the 44th Annual Conference

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    Linking Allergies and Exercise

    While studying how exercise lowers blood pressure, UO physiologist John Halliwill discovered that allergy medicines affect athletic performance—earning a top science award for his work.

    Follow Halliwill’s Human Physiology Journey

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    UO Team Wins Sports Business Contest

    MBA students from the Warsaw Sports Business Center finish first for the fifth time in the Case Cup, a 24-hour competition simulating fast-paced business plan creation in the sports industry.

    Explore the Award-Winning Case Study

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