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Group of Oregon alumni

Fifty years of alumni friendship

November 19, 2025

After meeting in the D-wing of Carson Hall in 1975, six UO alumnae have stayed connected across time zones and life stages. The group will reunite once again in 2026.

Hanna Delgado hugging a man in the softball stadium

An inspiring comeback after a life-changing injury

November 19, 2025

As a senior, Hanna Delgado broke her neck diving for a fly ball. The Oregon softball alumna shares on the Mighty Oregon Podcast how family, teammates, and faith have helped her return to normal life.

A large group of University of Oregon Ducks fans gathering in an event space wearing Ducks gear.

Stay game day ready this postseason

November 19, 2025

Wherever Oregon football goes, the UO Alumni Association brings alumni together through tailgates, travel, and exclusive fan experiences. Sign up now for exclusive updates and first access to postseason events.

Patty Krier and Tom Connolly pose in front of Kalapuyan Land sign

A museum love story

November 19, 2025

After meeting at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History and building its research and education programs, UO alumni Patty Krier and Tom Connolly are leaving an enduring legacy through philanthropy. 

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Media Mentions
Pat Choat Pierce gets call out at Legislature

Pat Choat Pierce gets call out at Legislature

June 24, 2022
“Today, we pause to recognize a retired educator, community philanthropist, journalist, and local historian of North Bend on the southern Oregon Coast in Coos County. I speak of Pat Choat Pierce (BA '53), who spent four decades teaching in North Bend until retiring in 1991."
Career News
Heroes among us

Heroes among us

November 22, 2022
Sometimes there are heroes among us. That was certainly the case last month in downtown Little Rock when the Arkansas Press Association presented its Distinguished Service Award to Craig Renaud, BA '97, and his late brother Brent Renaud.
An Unfiltered Exchange: Erik Loomis

An unfiltered exchange: Erik Loomis

November 18, 2022
Erik Loomis, BA '96, a professor of history at the University of Rhode Island, has always pursued the career of teaching in hopes that understanding the past may create a better future for his students.
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