News Archive

The stump-like remains of trees that were flattened by the tsunami that struck the West Coast more than 400 years ago stand in water on a beach on the Oregon coast.
Research
September 11, 2023
New earthquake center coming to the UO
Training future scientists and engaging with communities to increase earthquake resiliency are key features of the center.
Arts and Sciences Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center Earth sciences Interdisciplinary Machine learning
A portrait of Shannon Boettcher, a white man wearing lab glasses while standing in a lab.
Research
July 26, 2023
UO chemist named Blavatnik laureate
The Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists aim to identify and encourage promising young scientists early in their careers with recognition and funding.
Arts and Sciences Chemistry Materials Science Institute Oregon Center for Electrochemistry Renewable Energy Research Awards
A panoramic, aerial view of the UO campus, with Spencer Butte in view in the distance.
Research
July 5, 2023
I3 awards fund immune system evolution, literacy, chronic stress research
Five interdisciplinary teams have been awarded seed funding through the joint support of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and the Environment Initiative to pursue interdisciplinary research projects.
Biology Communication Disorders and Sciences Environmental Studies Global studies Indigenous Data Sovereignty Research Center Institute of Ecology and Evolution Institute of Molecular Biology Internal funding Prevention Science Institute Special education and clinical science
The covered walkway in front of the Hedco building, covered by vines.
Research
June 16, 2023
Grants support depression prevention, mental health research
The UO Foundation Trustee Excellence Fund provides seed funding to faculty from any discipline.
Arts and Sciences Child/youth Education HEDCO Institute for Evidence-Based Educational Practice Internal funding Mental Health Psychology
The bridge to the Knight Campus seen against the glass walls of the Knight Campus building.
Research
June 15, 2023
2023 Outstanding Research Award winners announced
Seven faculty and one staff member are recognized for their contributions to the University of Oregon research enterprise.
Arts and Sciences Education Human physiology Institute of Neuroscience Knight Campus Political science Psychology Research Awards Romance languages Special education and clinical science
Eight women clustered around and in a Toyota pickup.
Research
May 13, 2023
Outliers and Outlaws: The Eugene Lesbian History Project
Digital and physical exhibit a triumph of cross-campus and community collaboration.
Community Engagement Museum of Natural and Cultural History Womens and gender studies
An aerial photo of trees and water at the Coos Bay Estuary.
Research
May 12, 2023
Building the PNW mass timber ecosystem
The UO will lead a regional innovation engine strategic planning process to develop the mass timber industry from supply chain to sustainable, affordable housing.
Architecture Design Land Management Mass timber Planning, public policy, and management