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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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Ammina Kothari getting her graduating ribbon put on her

Carving out a niche in African media studies

May 12, 2025

Ammina Kothari, MA '08 (communication and society), reflects on her journey to becoming dean of Simmons University's Ifill School. Kothari found a mentor and friend on campus in Leslie Stevees, who supported her learning and research.

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.

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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.

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Primary election races to watch in Travis County

Primary election races to watch in Travis County

March 10, 2022
As of around 11 p.m., Democrat Incumbent Chantal Eldridge is project by KXAN to win this Democratic race for Judge of the 331st District Court. She was challenged by Jessica Huynh, JD '10.
Career News
An elemental approach to wildfire

An elemental approach to wildfire

October 4, 2022
Trip Jennings, BA ’06 (Spanish), spent five years visiting burned landscapes and communities devastated by wildfire. In his new film Elemental with producer and editor Sara Quinn, BA ’11 (Clark Honors College, anthropology), he explores the complexities of wildfires and solutions.
The Voices of Frisco Sports

The Voices of Frisco Sports

September 21, 2022
Zach Bigley, BS '17, is in his second season as the Frisco RoughRiders’ radio play-by-play announcer. He has enjoyed his time with the Rangers’ Double-A affiliate thus far because he’s already seen several players reach the big leagues
Adult art classes offered at VAC

Adult art classes offered at VAC

September 21, 2022
One class is “Beginning Drawing: Drawing from Life,” with Carol Shenk, BA '92, which begins on Thursday, Oct. 6. Shenk is a mixed-media artist and illustrator living on the Oregon coast.
Duck career coaches

Duck career coaches

May 19, 2022
Everyone can benefit from career coaching, no matter what stage you’re at or position you hold. View our current alumni career coaches and their services, or apply to advertise your own coaching services.
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