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Nominate a distinguished young alumni

March 10, 2026

Know a UO alum under 40 who’s making a powerful impact in their field or community? Nominate them for the 2026 Distinguished Young Alumni Award. Nominations close March 31.

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Building the future of empathic AI

March 10, 2026

Alec Freudenstein, MS '24 (immersive media communication), turned his master's project—an emotionally aware AI financial advisor—into a prototype that has been recognized by leading AI firms.

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Travel with the UOAA in 2026!

February 10, 2026

See the world with fellow Ducks through the UOAA's Travel Program! Embark on a Danube River cruise, witness a total solar eclipse in Iceland, or choose one of our other 15+ tours scheduled for this year.

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An archaeology field school for today’s students

February 10, 2026

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History’s commuter-style program at the historic Applegate House makes fieldwork accessible. Discover how the program supported 2025 anthropology graduates Emerald Marx and Addie Kosterman on their archaeology career paths.

General News
Honoring Duck Dads

Honoring Duck Dads

June 10, 2024

This month, we celebrate the fathers and father figures who have impacted our lives. Members of the UO community share special reflections and gratitude for their dads and the fathers of their own little ducklings.

Looking at law through an intersectional lens

Looking at law through an intersectional lens

December 1, 2023
Alum Jakob Hollenbeck, BS ’22 (political science), focused on mass incarceration and juvenile dependency systems while at the UO. Now, he's studying at Georgetown Law School on a full-tuition scholarship.
Media Mentions
Celebrate in Ernest

Celebrate in Ernest

July 11, 2024
Ernest Bloch Legacy Committee presents a commemorative program, held at Newport’s Pacific Maritime Heritage Center this Sunday, July 14. Charmaine Leclair, PHD ’95, MMUS ’89, will perform “Suite No. 1 for Solo Cello,” which Bloch composed three years before his death, while living on the Oregon Coast. She received her PhD in music history and cello performance from the University of Oregon and was appointed as a core member of the cello section of the Newport Symphony in April 2024.
This is Your Pilot Speaking

This is Your Pilot Speaking

July 2, 2024
Blind Pilot, a Portland-based indie fold band with two UO graduates, Israel Nebeker BA ’04 and Ryan Dobrowswki BFA ’02, debuts new material in Eugene.
Career News
Tribal Council welcomes new Education Director: Dr. Joseph Claunch

Tribal Council welcomes new Education Director: Dr. Joseph Claunch

July 18, 2024
Chairman Melvin J. Baker, Tribal Council, and Executive Officer Lindsay J. Box are delighted to welcome Dr. Joseph Claunch, MED ’08, as the new Director of the Department of Education, effective, July 1, 2024. Dr. Claunch holds a bachelor’s degree in American Indian Studies from Haskell Indian Nations University, a master’s degree in Education from the University of Oregon, and a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Kansas.
Associate Annie Stuller Join Holland & Hart in Denver

Associates Tony Arias, Annie Stuller Join Holland & Hart in Denver

July 12, 2024
Holland & Hart announced on July 10 the addition of two associates in Denver, intellectual property associate Tony Arias and employment law associate Annie Stuller, JD ’19. Stuller counsels public and private employers on best practices to comply with state and federal law. When disputes arise, she represents employers in state and federal court and before administrative agencies on various issues, including wage and hour law, discrimination, retaliation and wrongful discharge. She’s also an experienced workplace investigator with a certificate from the Association of Workplace Investigators. She received her J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law.
Video Highlights
Building Your Resilience

Building Your Resilience: An Interactive Workshop with Mariko Lin, PhD

June 25, 2021

How much energy do you have left to invest in the future? We have recently marked a year into this pandemic and cultivating resilience is more important than ever before. Whether you are in a cycle of burnout or struggling to find the motivation to reengage, many of us are looking forward to a time when things will hopefully feel easier. That is where this workshop comes in.

Alumni Career Stories

Career Stories: Embrace Your Journey

June 8, 2021

The career journey can be a winding road. From selecting a major in college to navigating the post-grad professional world, it's not always a straight line to finding a career that fits your values and fulfills a larger purpose.

Ducks in Entrtainment

Representation Matters: Ducks In Entertainment

February 9, 2021

Actors of color and in the LGBTQ community are calling for changes in casting practices, storylines, and depictions of their characters on screen. While decisions about who is represented and how come from the top down, three Ducks are helping lead the way in solving one of Hollywood's most pressing issues.

Ducks in Tech

Ducks in Tech: Hard Reset for 2021

February 9, 2021

After the tumultuous year of 2020, technology professionals look forward to ‘pressing the reset button’ in 2021. Without using a crystal ball, a panel of experienced Duck alumni will discuss what the year ahead looks like for the technology industry.

Portland Duck Lunch

Portland Duck Lunch and Learn

February 9, 2021

Are you in need of some adventure-inspired business advice during your lunch break? UO alumnus Austin DeKoning can help with that. Learn Austin's tips and tricks for climbing both literal and digital mountains, and why he believes “success follows the laws of inertia."

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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.

#DuckBabies and #DuckPets

We can’t get enough of babies...and pets! If you have a new addition to your family and they are in UO gear, share your announcement using #DuckBabies or favorite moment with your pet using #DuckPets.

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