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Alumni News: Every Duck Has a Story

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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General News
Cory Mainor

Creating a culture of inclusion in education

May 11, 2023

Cory Mainor, BA ’05 (English), MEd ’09 (teaching and learning), is an assistant principal at Arlington Public Schools in Washington, DC. He shares about how his experience as a Double Duck prepared him to be an educator.

Shout
Cissy Jones, award-winning voice actor and UO alumna

In the studio with voice actress Cissy Jones

March 10, 2025

Cissy Jones, BA ’02 (business administration, Spanish), is an award-winning voice actor and CEO of ETHOVOX, an AI voice startup focused on ethically partnering with artists.

2025 Alumni Awards Alumni Association

Nominate a distinguished Duck

March 7, 2025
Do you know alumni who are outstanding examples of what it means to be a Duck? Nominate them for the UOAA's 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award! Nominations are due March 31.
Ducks Fan Travel

Travel with the UOAA to Penn State this fall

March 7, 2025

Oregon's second year in the Big Ten brings new football destinations. Travel in style with fellow Ducks to State College, Pennsylvania this September, as our Ducks take on the Nittany Lions. Book your spot today for charter air from Eugene, deluxe accommodations, and more.

Elisa Mevius shooting a basketball

On the international stage

March 7, 2025
Oregon women's basketball guard and Olympic gold medalist Elisa Mevius shares about her journey from her native Rendsburg, Germany to Eugene on the Mighty Oregon Podcast.
Media Mentions
Heisman Trophy winner Mariota donates to Southern Oregon football

Heisman Trophy winner Mariota donates to Southern Oregon football

August 22, 2024
Marcus Mariota, BS ’14, will donate new Nike cleats for every member of the Southern Oregon University football team, a total of 140 pairs valued at about $16,500. Mariota is a member of National Football League’s Washington Commanders and former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback at the University of Oregon.
Charley Royer, Seattle’s longest serving mayor, dies at 84

Charley Royer, Seattle’s longest serving mayor, dies at 84

July 31, 2024
Charles “Charley” Royer, BS ’66, who served as Seattle’s mayor from 1978-1990, died Friday morning at his home in Gearhart, Oregon. Royer was born in Oregon, where he studied journalism at the University of Oregon. He worked at KOIN in Portland, and later KING in Seattle, where he worked closely with his brother Bob, who died before him.
Alphabet’s Precision Health Company Verily Moving HQ to DFW

Alphabet’s Precision Health Company Verily Moving HQ to DFW

July 31, 2024
North Texas has landed another headquarters from California, as precision health company Verily announced its headquarters will move from South San Francisco, California to Dallas later this quarter. The company is led by CEO Stephen Gillett, BS ’98, who moved to Dallas after the company opened its North Texas operations in 2021.
Joey Harrington, Ashton Eaton among newest Portland Thorns investors

Joey Harrington, Ashton Eaton among newest Portland Thorns investors

July 31, 2024
The Bhathal family announced Thursday that for the second time in as many months, they are adding more Portland Thorns investors to their group, including a trio of names most Oregon sports fans would recognize. Joey Harrington, BS ’01, along with two-time gold medalist Ashton Eaton, BA ’10, and bronze medalist Brianne Theisen-Eaton, BA ’11, are a part of the latest round of investors.
Steakhouse celebrates its home on Washington Street

Steakhouse celebrates its home on Washington Street

July 18, 2024
Today, Debi and Glen remain owners the steakhouse and are slowly stepping back from running the day-to-day operations in favor of the next generation, daughter Lauren Hoefler, BA ’12, and her husband Adam, BS ’12. While they joined the business 12 years ago, Debi recalls Lauren pitching in long before that.
Career News
Kevala Names Lauren Wilson VP, General Manager

Kevala Names Lauren Wilson VP, General Manager

August 8, 2024
Lauren Wilson, BS ’96, has been appointed vice president and general manager at Kevala, a workforce management start-up based in Seattle. In this role, Wilson will lead Kevala’s growing senior housing / long-term care business.
PeaceHealth Medical Group Appoints Chief Executive

PeaceHealth Medical Group Appoints Chief Executive

August 8, 2024
PeaceHealth recently announced that Melissa Edwards, MD, BA ’89, has been named as the chief executive for PeaceHealth Medical Group. An innovative, experienced leader who is passionate about ensuring patients have access to safe, efficient and respectful healthcare, Dr. Edwards has demonstrated her skills and abilities as the interim chief executive for the medical group over the past several months.
Head of School Named for BASIS Independent Bothell

Head of School Named for BASIS Independent Bothell

August 8, 2024
BASIS Independent Schools, the world-acclaimed network of private schools, announced that Mr. Robert Runyon, BA ’08, will lead the new Bothell campus opening in fall 2025. Mr. Runyon is an experienced school leader within the BASIS Independent Schools network. He has shaped the trajectory of both new and established schools since joining the network eight years ago.
Video Highlights
Grow With Google

Grow With Google: Power Your Job Search With Google Tools

May 2, 2022

Ducks fly higher in the job search with the help of Google tools! Join UO Bryan Caplan, BA ’07, your Dedicated Trainer for Grow with Google, as he walks you through discovering new job opportunities and how to organize and enhance your job search experience using tools including Google Docs and Google Sheets, as well as Google's Job Search feature.

Say Buh Bye To Burnout At Work

Say "Buh-Bye" to Burnout at Work

April 23, 2022

Tired of letting your job call the shots in your life? Ready to downsize your relationship with work and quit burnout without leaving your corporate job? Grant Gurewitz, BS ’13 shares how it's possible to be well at work AND be successful, with his research-backed and tested playbook to keep burnout on the sidelines.

Make Shift Happen In Your Career

Make Shift Happen In Your Career

March 24, 2022

Join Anthony Trucks, BS '08, as he teaches simple steps to gain clarity and direction to reach higher levels of success in your career and in life. A former UO football player and NFL Athlete-turned international speaker and career coach, Anthony's life mission is teaching others how to "Make Shift Happen" in their career.

Grow With Google

Grow With Google: Learn The Basics of Google Ads

March 21, 2022

Consumers no longer “go online,” they live online! In fact, 49 percent of shoppers surveyed said they use Google to discover new items or products, and each search is an opportunity for your business to connect with potential customers. Are you showing up? Join UO alumnus Bryan Caplan, BA '07 your dedicated trainer for Grow with Google, as he walks you through the ins and outs of Google Ads. In less than an hour, you’ll learn how Google Ads work and walk away with a plan to create your own text ads to attract more customers.

Ducks in Tech

Ducks in Tech: Equitable Hiring, Diverse Teams, Successful Companies

January 27, 2022

Building a strong and thriving business requires team members from a broad set of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Hear from Duck alumni in the tech industry who share their advice and insights on how innovative companies can lean forward to evolve their recruiting programs, hiring processes and commit to creating inclusive environment for long term success.

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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.

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