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Where Bold Ideas Become Breakthroughs

Big ideas start here—like the roots of Nike, new ways to train the body and mind, and research that protects our planet.

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The Birthplace of Unstoppable

Big ideas start here—like the roots of Nike, new ways to train the body and mind, and research that protects our planet.

Explore Degrees

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Welcome, Bold Thinkers and Change Makers

Big ideas start here—like the roots of Nike, new ways to train the body and mind, and research that protects our planet.

Explore Degrees

Discover Oregon

At the UO, rivers, coffee shops, labs, and legendary arenas sit steps apart. Come visit a campus built for thinkers, creators, and champions.

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Creating Breakthroughs That Change the World

We’re not afraid to push boundaries and break rules to solve the world’s most complex challenges.

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Lessons from the River

From recreation site to water resource, the McKenzie River supports Oregon’s people and ecosystems—and is a living lab for studying watershed health, wildfire recovery, and climate adaptation.

Discover the Water We Rely On

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Better Health Through Heat

A UO physiologist offers insights on the science of heat therapy and how to use regular hot tub soaks and sauna sessions as a simple way to improve health.

Explore the Health Benefits of a Good Soak

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Songbirds Aid Brain Science

UO researchers built a new AI tool to analyze canary songs—a behavior that neuroscientists use to study speech and language in the brain—saving hundreds of hours of manual work.

Discover the Model that Decodes Birdsongs

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Governor Kotek and others gather for a Ballmer Bill signing event at the UO in Portland

Expanding Oregon’s Mental Healthcare

A new state law allows bachelor’s-level behavioral health providers to become licensed practitioners in Oregon, increasing youth mental health services and paths for Ballmer Institute graduates.

Explore the Ballmer Bill

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Science Perks Up the Morning Brew

UO chemists found a way to more precisely measure the flavor profile of coffee: electricity. The tool, borrowed from electrochemistry, makes it easier to brew a consistent cup.

Discover the Chemistry of Coffee

Research Worth the Trip

Plan a summer visit and see where the research happens from the Cascades to the coast.

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    Below the Surface at Otter Rock

    The wildlife and habitats of Otter Rock Marine Reserve are now just a tap away, thanks to UO students who created an interactive digital experience blending technology and environmental conservation.

    Dive Deep Into the Reserve

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    Uncovering Oregon’s Roadside History

    Travelers can use a student-built map to locate historical markers across Oregon and discover deeper context about the stories told—and untold—along the way.

    Find the Lost History on Roadside Signs

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    Largest Aquifer Buried Below Cascades

    UO scientists uncovered the largest volcanic aquifer of its kind in the world beneath the central Oregon Cascades, holding around 3 times the amount of water of Lake Mead.

    Discover the Underground Water Resource

  • Charleston Marine Life Center entryway featuring suspended marine animal skeletons

    Explore Oregon’s Coastal Ecosystems

    Celebrate the Charleston Marine Life Center’s 10th anniversary with a trip to this interactive aquarium and museum at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology.

    Catch up on the UO's Marine Biology Research

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