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Where Bold Ideas Become ´óÏóÊÓƵ

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.

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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.

Discover Oregon

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

Tools for current students, faculty, and staff:
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´óÏóÊÓƵ Graduation 2026

Congratulations, Ducks! Join us in Autzen Stadium for ´óÏóÊÓƵ’s 2026 commencement on Monday, June 15 at 9:00 a.m. View details about the ceremony and use the ´óÏóÊÓƵ graduation checklist to get ready.

Creating ´óÏóÊÓƵ 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.

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Better Health Through Heat

A ´óÏóÊÓƵ 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.

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Songbirds Aid Brain Science

´óÏóÊÓƵ 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.

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Governor Kotek and others gather for a Ballmer Bill signing event at the ´óÏóÊÓƵ 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.

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Science Perks Up the Morning Brew

´óÏóÊÓƵ 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.

Impact In Motion

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

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    Oregon Rising to the Occasion

    President Karl Scholz joins the This is Oregon podcast for a conversation on how the ´óÏóÊÓƵ is meeting the moment to support students and create an impact on Oregon and beyond.

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    A Play-by-Play Analysis of Sports Law

    Law professor David Weber, director of the ´óÏóÊÓƵ’s new Sports Law Program, sheds light on the latest legal issues in sports, from college athletes and NIL to the WNBA and FIFA World Cup.

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    ´óÏóÊÓƵ Scholars Receive Top Award

    Two faculty members were elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for leading efforts to improve youth mental health and explore issues facing Latinx and Indigenous communities.

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    Policing Tactics Affect Infant Health

     A ´óÏóÊÓƵ researcher finds that racial profiling and aggressive policing can harm infant health—the first study to examine how police stops affect newborn wellness, a key public health metric.

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