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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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Tree Rings Rewrite Oregon Fire History

By analyzing fire scars inside tree stumps, UO ecologist James Johnston found that Douglas fir forests in Oregon’s Western Cascades historically burned more often than believed. The findings may guide more resilient forest management.

Read Between the Rings

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Advancing Human Performance in Ballet

UO students in Sports Product Management redesign the traditional ballet pointe shoe for better comfort and durability, centered around dancer needs and modern product thinking.

Watch Students Weave Innovation and Tradition

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How the Microbiome Shapes Behavior

Four UO research labs are using a $9 million grant to explore how gut microbes affect social behavior and brain development in zebrafish—work that could yield insights into human disorders.

Explore the Gut-Brain Connection

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Teaming Up for Healthier Kids

UO bioengineer Nick Willett and Bev Smith, executive director of Kidsports, join the This is Oregon podcast to discuss how a university partnership is supporting youth health through sport.

Hear How the UO Supports Youth Sports

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From Classroom to Communities

Students in the Sustainable City Year Program partner with local towns and cities to solve urban challenges, gaining hands-on experience while helping communities create a livable future.

Learn About the Projects Across Oregon

Impact In Motion

See how we’re turning bold ideas into real-world progress.

  • three researchers look at a pesticide application map on a large screen

    Mapping Toxins for Public Good

    A nonprofit partnered with the UO InfoGraphics Lab to build an interactive web map that tracks pesticide use in Oregon and helps residents identify areas with potential health risks.

    See How Students Map Pesticide Use

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    Law Students Host Green Gathering

    The Public Interest Environmental Law Conference unites attorneys, activists, and conservation groups, connecting law students with a legal community dedicated to protecting the Earth.

    Step Inside the 44th Annual Conference

  • Professor John Halliwil

    Linking Allergies and Exercise

    While studying how exercise lowers blood pressure, UO physiologist John Halliwill discovered that allergy medicines affect athletic performance—earning a top science award for his work.

    Follow Halliwill’s Human Physiology Journey

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    UO Team Wins Sports Business Contest

     MBA students from the Warsaw Sports Business Center finish first for the fifth time in the Case Cup, a 24-hour competition simulating fast-paced business plan creation in the sports industry.

    Explore the Award-Winning Case Study

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