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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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'2026 Alumni Awards' on green background

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
Cory Mainor

Creating a Culture of Inclusion in Education

May 11, 2023

Cory Mainor, BA ’05 (English), MEd ’09 (teaching and learning), is an assistant principal at Arlington Public Schools in Washington, DC. He shares about how his experience as a Double Duck prepared him to be an educator.

Media Mentions
Worming their way to better hay

Worming their way to better hay

July 20, 2022
Many of these fields are farmed by R.N. Fulstone Company, a commercial operation with high-quality hay and a high-quality reputation. Emily Fulstone, BS '14, is the seventh generation to work on the farm.
Career News
Science doesn’t cover it all, author Brian Thomas Swimme explains

Science doesn’t cover it all, author Brian Thomas Swimme explains

December 14, 2022
Those who know him as a longtime professor at California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco and the likable star of the Emmy-winning documentary “Journey of the Universe” might imagine that Brian Thomas Swimme’s (PhD '78) professional ascent was a smooth one. Not so. Decades ago, as a young mathematician teaching at the University of Puget Sound, he was mired in crisis.
Video Highlights
Speaker Mark Pilkenton

Duck Insider: A conversation with Mark Pilkenton '79

January 26, 2015

Mark Pilkenton, Director of Global Brand Culture at Nike and UO Alumni Association Board of Directors Member, will share his experience and insight from working inside Oregon’s best-known company for nearly 35 years.

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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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