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Williams at the podium for the introduction of her thesis defense

Knight Campus celebrates first bioengineering PhD graduate

January 24, 2025
Kylie Williams, PhD '24, is the first UO alum to earn a degree in engineering. Now at a Knight Campus spinout, she is advancing the use of implantable sensors to optimize exercise regimens during healing from bone injuries.
Michael Bishop, Brian McAndrew, and Jamie Slade at the 2010 Rose Bowl

Supwitchugirl: Where are they now?

January 10, 2025

Michael Bishop, Brian McAndrew, and Jamie Slade created the iconic “I Love My Ducks” songs in 2009 and 2010. The videos became smashing hits overnight and helped launch the careers of the Supwitchugirl members. Discover what they’ve been up to since graduation in 2010.

Mark Fretz, MArch, ’13 (architecture)

Creating housing solutions through sustainable mass timber

January 10, 2025

Mark Fretz, MArch ’13 (architecture), is working to solve Oregon’s housing crisis through collaboration. One of his most recent projects involves a prototype for a 760 square-foot home built with prefabricated mass plywood panels.

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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