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UO women's basketball team huddled

Eyes on Selection Sunday

March 10, 2026

After a loss in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal, Oregon women's basketball is awaiting their NCAA Tournament seed, to be announced on Sunday, March 15.

Split image of Darya Kaboli-Nejad playing softball and law school portrait

From walk-on softball player to nonprofit founder

March 10, 2026

Darya Kaboli-Nejad, BA ’19 (international studies), has been an underdog her whole life, walking onto Oregon’s softball team, getting into law school, and now founding a nonprofit. Through The Soraya Foundation, she’s supporting former student-athletes pursuing postgraduate education.

A woman looking at strawberries

Emergency aid boosts student retention

March 10, 2026

Julia Morrill, BA ’94 (sociology), witnesses generosity in action every day as the UO's assistant dean of students and director of basic needs and off-campus community support. Through donor support, programs like the Students in Crisis Fund and Feed the Flock help hundreds of students each year.

General News
Two women with broadcasting headsets

Celebrating National Girls & Women in Sports Day

February 10, 2026

All 17 members of the broadcast production for the February 4 Oregon women's basketball game were female. From the camera operators, to on-air talent, and behind-the-scenes production, students are behind the broadcasts for the B1G+ streaming service through the Big Ten's "StudentU" program.

Brandon Rigby and his family at an Oregon football game

UO alum turned his love for Spanish into a global career

January 20, 2026

Brandon Rigby, MA '10 (Spanish), MNM '10 (nonprofit management), PhD '17 (romance languages), never imagined making Spanish his career. Now, the triple Duck and his family of six have called three countries home through Rigby's career as a diplomat.

Hanna Delgado hugging a man in the softball stadium

An inspiring comeback after a life-changing injury

November 19, 2025

As a senior, Hanna Delgado broke her neck diving for a fly ball. The Oregon softball alumna shares on the Mighty Oregon Podcast how family, teammates, and faith have helped her return to normal life.

Media Mentions
Beloved member of Eugene’s Black Community dies at 78

Beloved member of Eugene’s Black Community dies at 78

September 9, 2024
Lyllye Reynolds-Parker, a well-loved member of the Eugene community, died Thursday night. The news was shared by her niece in a Facebook post. Reynolds-Parker grew up in Eugene. She was born at Sacred Heart Hospital, and may have been the first Black child born there, according to the University of Oregon.
57 Oregon authors to appear at Oregon State Fair

57 Oregon authors to appear at Oregon State Fair

September 9, 2024
With 57 Oregon authors appearing at the Oregon State Fair in Salem from Friday to Sept. 2, this year there's something for everyone to read — literally. Here's a sampling of newly released books by five local authors who are new to the fair this year. Leslie Barnard Booth, MS ’12, MFA ’10, of Portland earned a degree in creative writing at the University of Oregon and has put it to use composing a series of children’s books published by Simon & Schuster. “One Day This Tree Will Fall” is the life history of a tree, and “A Stone Is a Story” tells the history of a rock. Booth will be at the fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the final day on Sept. 2.
PRWeek unveils Hall of Fame class of 2024

PRWeek unveils Hall of Fame class of 2024

August 22, 2024
PRWeek is recognizing its 12th Hall of Fame class — six inductees who have made outstanding contributions to the PR industry over the course of their extensive careers. Thirty-year comms veteran Corey duBrowa, BA ’88, is global CEO of Burson, which encompasses agency brands under the Burson umbrella including Hill & Knowlton, GCI Health, Axicom and Burson Buchanan. He is also a member of the executive committee of Burson parent company WPP.
Career News
Finalists announced in college president search

Finalists announced in college president search

August 22, 2024
The Oregon Coast Community College Board of Education has named three finalists in its search for a new college president. Marshall Roache. BA ’97, is the executive dean of career and technical education and public safety at Chemeketa Community College in Salem. Roache holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon and a master’s degree from Fort Hays State University.
PRWeek unveils Hall of Fame class of 2024

PRWeek unveils Hall of Fame class of 2024

August 22, 2024
PRWeek is recognizing its 12th Hall of Fame class — six inductees who have made outstanding contributions to the PR industry over the course of their extensive careers. Thirty-year comms veteran Corey duBrowa, BA ’88, is global CEO of Burson, which encompasses agency brands under the Burson umbrella including Hill & Knowlton, GCI Health, Axicom and Burson Buchanan. He is also a member of the executive committee of Burson parent company WPP.
Video Highlights
Ducks & DEI: Workplace Equity in Action

Ducks & DEI: Workplace Equity in Action

January 26, 2023

Tune in to a virtual discussion featuring Duck alumni and allies for change who are leading workplace initiatives in the areas of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Representing various industries and career stages, our panelists will share how their diverse professional and personal experiences have influenced them to acknowledge the impact of DEI and take action to change their workplace communities.

Grow With Google: Reach More Customers Online with Google

Grow With Google: Reach More Customers Online with Google

December 9, 2022

Where does your business show up when someone searches on Google? Join Bryan Caplan, BA ’07, Trainer for Grow With Google, for this info-packed workshop to learn how you can get your business to rank higher on Google Search.

Intel's Young Alumni Panel

Intel's Young Alumni Panel: Navigating Your Career Path

October 26, 2022

Hear from three young alumni making an impact at Intel Corporation. This moderated discussion covers topics ranging from navigating your first job out of college and avoiding imposter syndrome, to removing the intimidation factor from networking. Laurin Maurer, Vivek Sharma and moderator Max Green look forward to sharing their advice with fellow Ducks, no matter the major or career focus.

The Creator Economy

The Creator Economy: From TikTok Stars to Business Leaders

October 14, 2022

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make it big in content creation and social media entrepreneurship? Join us for this skill-sharing workshop where we’ll learn from two recent grads turned TikTok entrepreneurs. Adam Faris, BA ’20 and Connor Bussey, BS ’19 will discuss their early beginnings in startups and the path they have taken to scale a social media side hustle into a successful business, now partnering with brands like Sports Illustrated, Road & Track, and the Seattle Seahawks.

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