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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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Keanon Lowe: Hometown Victory

Keanon Lowe: Hometown Victory

May 24, 2022
Lowe, BA ’14 (general social science), a former wide receiver, made national news when he stopped a school shooting. Now, he shares his story with the Mighty Oregon Podcast.
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.
Sharleen Nelson, BS ’06, with her son Cory and daughter Kaylee

A modern Mother’s Day tale

May 5, 2022

Sharleen Nelson, BS ’06 (news-editorial, magazine), shares in her own words the winding life path she took; first as a single mother and then as a first-generation student whose experience encouraged her own kids to find their way to the UO.

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#UOAlumni

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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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