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Alumni News: Every Duck Has a Story

From campus happenings to fascinating news from around the world, consider the UOAA your source for news about our alumni chapters and networks, updates about on-campus activities and milestones.

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People gathering at the University of Oregon for Homecoming weekend.

Welcome home, Ducks!

October 14, 2025

Over Homecoming Weekend, October 24–26, come home to a place you remember at the Homecoming pep rally; Run, Walk, and Roll with the Duck 5K; and more. 

Person in a white shirt and black 'P' cap standing with arms crossed against a plain background.

Building a brand on a love for Portland

October 14, 2025

Marcus Harvey, BS ’12 (digital arts), founded Portland Gear just two years after graduation from the UO. He has scaled the business from a small T-shirt start-up to a global travel bag brand. 

Might Oregon Tailgate Ducks at Washington text with fans watching the game in the stadium.

Show your Duck pride in Husky territory

October 14, 2025

The flock is flying north to represent the Ducks in Seattle on November 29! Before UO and UW meet on the field, celebrate favorite Oregon traditions with us at the Mighty Oregon Tailgate. Space is limited, so secure your spot.

General News
Reunion season is back!

Reunion Season is Back!

August 22, 2022

The alumni association welcomes alumni back to campus for a reunion season to remember.

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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#DucksAfield

Ducks are everywhere! This exciting social campaign shows UO Alumni travelling all around the world showing their Duck pride. As you plan your travels, be sure to pack your UO gear and share your awesome pictures with us using #DucksAfield or email alumni@uoregon.edu.

#DuckLoveStories

Did you meet your partner or spouse at the UO? Each year around Valentine’s Day we ask Ducks to share their stories of how they met their special someone through a connection to the UO. Use #DuckLoveStories on social media. Submit your own story to be included in a future campaign.

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