The Holwerdas—Steve, MBA ’91, and Kasey, BA ’86 (French), JD ’89 —have made Portland home for many years. Now, they’re making a way for other Ducks to do the same. Their gift to UO Portland will support the residential experience on the new campus.

We asked alumni to share their UO love stories. Discover couples whose experiences will forever be linked to their time at the UO.

Former Oregon lacrosse standout Jessica Drummond, BS ’13 (psychology), is now leading the team in a new role—head coach. Tune into her story on the Mighty Oregon Podcast.

Garren Strong, BS ’07 (business administration), came to the UO to pursue football and academics. That led to a mentor, a career, a calling, and, eventually, a book—Innovation University, which examines the UO’s influence on sports and pop culture.

Alumna Marie Equi was a homesteader, activist, lesbian, mother, and physician in the early twentieth century. Read her story and others celebrating the Mighty Women of Mighty Oregon in Oregon Quarterly. Plus, nominate a Mighty Oregon Woman in your life for a potential spotlight during Women's History Month in March.