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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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General News
Listen. Learn. Act.

Listen. Learn. Act.

February 21, 2022
At the UO, as across the country, we have had to face a renewed reckoning around issues of race and inequality. We know the work of creating a more inclusive and antiracist community is a continuous journey.
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Kayla Choate and Ella Polley headshots

The power of the Duck network

May 12, 2025

Discover how the UOAA helped recent graduates Ella Polley, BA ’24 (political science), and Kayla Choate, BS ’24 (business administration), launch their careers and build community.

Robin and Gordon

Empowering rural African communities

May 12, 2025

Gordon Okumu, BA ’21 (global studies), and Robin Okumu, PhD ’22 (comparative literature), run the nonprofit organization Angels of Africa, supporting communities in Gordon’s native Kenya through environmental protection, economic development, health care, and storytelling.

Kandi Wiens headshot

UO alumna tackles the growing phenomenon of workplace burnout

May 12, 2025

After experiencing a life-threatening health crisis, Kandi Wiens, MS ’96 (industrial relations), faced her burnout head on. Now her research on burnout immunity and emotional intelligence is helping others do the same. This Mental Health Awareness Month, discover her tangible advice on burnout prevention and recovery.

Jordan Schnitzer

Schnitzer family powers global vision through major gift

May 1, 2025

Today the UO announced a $25 million gift from Jordan Schnitzer, BA '73 (English), and the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation. The Schnitzer School of Global Studies will equip students to tackle the world's most challenging problems.

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."
Sabrina Ionescu Giving Back to Eugene Community With First Youth Basketball Camp

Sabrina Ionescu Giving Back to Eugene Community With First Youth Basketball Camp

June 24, 2022
When a University of Oregon student started a Change.org petition in April 2019 for Nike to sell replica jerseys for Oregon's women's basketball team, it garnered thousands of signatures within days. When Sabrina Ionescu's, BA '19, No. 20 jersey hit the shelves at The Duck Store in November 2019, it sold out within hours.
Career News
Punting stereotypes: Milwaukie home to women’s tackle football team

Punting stereotypes: Milwaukie home to women’s tackle football team

November 23, 2022
The Oregon Ravens give women the chance to play a game mostly dominated by men. One of those team members is Kylee O’Connor, MS '22, who is a jack of all trades. The 25-year-old is a running back, receiver, free safety, and placekicker, along with special teams and returns.
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.
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