The University of Portland medal was an historic award given to members of our UP community who exemplified a commitment to the mission of the University. The Museum & Archives have a new article on PortLog, highlighting families and individuals who received the University’s highest award, along with our perpetual gratitude. (Read More)
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DEI Series: The Urban League and UP
A staff hero. From 1968–1980, Vernon Chatman’s role in shaping the UP student experience as DEI counselor and advocate was both visionary and effective. He came to the University precisely to make a difference. Building programs and bridges with community organizations in the city of Portland, Mr. Chatman made the UP community stronger and better. For a brief […]
1901–1928: More Catholic or More College
From 1901 to 1945 there were only the two residence halls on campus. Waldschmidt, which also housed classrooms, the administration, and the high school program; and Christie, which had the library and semi-legendary bowling alley folded into its limited square-footage. Out of necessity, the Holy Cross faculty and the boarding students lived side-by-side in close […]
A Women’s First in Engineering
Religious sisters have been part of life on The Bluff since the early days of the University, as caretakers, students, and professors. While most student-nuns enrolled in nursing and education courses, one did not, opting instead to enroll in an engineering course. The story of this nun and her interesting background is the subject of […]
UP Ski Team: Yes, We Really Had One
Inspired by recent adventures and misadventures when over a foot of fresh powder snow blanketed campus, the University Museum and Archives turn back time to the 1940s and 1950s, when UP had an actual Ski Team. Travel to our blog to read more about the short-lived ski program, witness the cool alpine clothing, snow lodge life with tea […]