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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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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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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

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
Bike Month Rolls Past May

At the UO, bikes are celebrated beyond National Bike Month in May as both a practical way to get around and a source of inspiration for sustainable city projects that make Eugene’s streets safer.

Explore Bicycling at the UO
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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