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Become a UO advocate

February 7, 2025
Sign up to be a UO advocate to help ensure the UO has the state and federal resources needed to provide a world-class education for Oregon students. By joining, you'll stay informed on key legislative issues and have opportunities to make your voice heard with policymakers.
Canadian Rockies

Travel with the UOAA in 2025!

February 6, 2025
See the world with fellow Ducks through the UOAA's Travel Program! Experience the Masters Tournament in Georgia, explore the Canadian Rockies by rail, set sail along the Mediterranean, or choose one of our other 20+ tours scheduled for this year.
UO Black Alumni Network Support Fund

UOBAN Student Support Fund

February 3, 2025

The UOBAN scholarship program will provide financial support to students, promoting academic success as well as bridging historic wealth gaps by reducing student debt.

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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#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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