Commencement for the 26th Cohort of the Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE) will take place at the Chapel of Christ the Teacher on Friday, June 20, 2025. All University of Portland Faculty and Staff are welcome to attend to help celebrate the success of this year’s graduates. (Read More)
Academics
2025 Winners: Innovative Teaching and Assignments Award
The Center for Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Innovative Teaching and Assignments Award. (Read More)
Faculty Development Day (May 6)
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship invites you to Faculty Development Day on Tuesday, May 6. This year’s theme is “Navigating Complexity Together: Collective Growth through Civic Dialogue and Education.” (Read More)
Summer 2025 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research Recipients; Spring Applications Now Open! (Due Oct. 6)
The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce recipients of the Summer 2025 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research awards.
Applications for Spring 2026 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research awards are available now on the Provost’s Initiative webpage. Applications for Spring 2026 are due October 6 by Midnight. (Read More)
Please Load Scholarly Activity on the Portal (May 31)
Faculty members are reminded to load their scholarly activity on the portal in PilotsUP by May 31. Data obtained through the portal is important as the University applies for grants, honors societies, etc. Faculty members also use their school’s report on the home tab of the Scholarly Activity Portal to send the data to their respective deans as a part of annual self-evaluation. (Read More)
College of Arts & Sciences NEW Major: Media, BS
The Communication and Media department is excited to announce our new Bachelor’s of Science (BS) in Media undergraduate degree program. The degree is housed in the COM department and weaves in upper-division courses from Performing and Fine Arts, Public Health, Ethnic Studies, and the School of Business. (Read More)
Clark Library: Summer Course Reserves
Planning to teach this summer? Get some of your course prep out of the way! Library staff are ready to set up course reserves for Summer classes! Course reserves can be online or print items and films you wish to make available to your students. We also help you with copyright screening and scan materials to meet accessibility standards. (Read More)
AI in Education: Critics, Curious, and Cultivators (Apr. 9)
The Center for Teaching and Learning invites you to join a lunch discussion exploring the spectrum of AI engagement in student learning and development. Whether you’re skeptical about AI’s role in education, curious about its possibilities, or actively cultivating AI-enhanced learning experiences, this conversation offers a space to share perspectives and discover practical approaches for thoughtful integration. (Read More)
Spring 2025 Butine Faculty Development Fund Award Recipients
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship is pleased to announce the Spring 2025 Butine Faculty Development Fund Awards. Congratulations! (Read More)
Fall Elective for All Majors!
Whether you’re in PHW, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Theology, Business, Communications, Ethnic Studies, or even Computer Science, palliative care connects us all. This new Fall 25 course (NRS392) will explore Humanities, Communication, Spirituality, Grief, and more. (Read More)