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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.

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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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Announcing the UO's Newest Campus Landmark

To mark the University of Oregon’s upcoming 150th anniversary, plans are underway for a 150-foot “O” installation in the heart of campus near the EMU. Designed as a new landmark and gathering space, the structure would feature 1,876 embedded LED nodes, allowing it to glow after dark in green and yellow light sequences.

Built with durable, weather-resistant materials suited for the Pacific Northwest, the installation is envisioned to stand as a symbol of Oregon’s scale, spirit, and kinetic energy, visible across Eugene and beyond. More details coming soon.

Tree Rings Rewrite Oregon Fire History

By analyzing fire scars inside tree stumps, UO ecologist James Johnston found that Douglas fir forests in Oregon’s Western Cascades historically burned more often than believed. The findings may guide more resilient forest management.

Read Between the Rings

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Advancing Human Performance in Ballet

UO students in Sports Product Management redesign the traditional ballet pointe shoe for better comfort and durability, centered around dancer needs and modern product thinking.

Watch Students Weave Innovation and Tradition

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two researchers working in the lab on microscopic scaffolds

Designing Biomedical Scaffolds to Heal Muscle Injuries

UO researchers build microscopic scaffolds that help regenerate muscle cells, an alternative to muscle transplants that often result in scar tissue and impaired function.

See How Scaffolds Promote Cell Regeneration

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Melynda Casement, Associate Prof Psychology

Weekend Sleep Boosts Youth Mental Health

Adolescents and young adults who catch up on sleep on weekends are at lower risk of depressive symptoms than those who don't, according to research led by Melynda Casement, a UO clinical scientist and licensed psychologist.

Learn About the Link Between Sleep and Wellbeing

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Indigenous student making a weaved basket

Helping Native Students Succeed

The Home Flight Scholars Program is growing as it prepares Ducks to be leaders in tribal communities.

Learn More About the Program

The History Hidden in Playing Cards

A UO doctoral student explores the stories behind karuta playing cards, gaining insight into art, culture, and world history through this Japanese tradition.

See the Cards That Connect Past and Present
Virtual Reality Affects Real Emotions

UO researchers discover that playing a virtual reality game to find a lost dog increases feelings of altruism and empathy, which could motivate people to help others in real life.

Explore How Immersive Games Shape Feelings
Demystifying the Tax Code

In preparation for Tax Day, a UO professor specializing in tax law shares advice and answers questions to simplify the filing process.

Get Answers to Your Tax Questions
Sending Stolen Artifacts Home

After a collector donated ancient artifacts to the UO, an anthropology professor recruited students to help return them to burial sites in Cambodia and Thailand.

Follow the Treasures Back to Southeast Asia