University of Oregon Portland

08/18/2026

A transformational $125 million grant from Ballmer Group will help the University of Oregon’s Ballmer Institute take its work nationwide.

The grant will support a network of universities training bachelor’s degree-level behavioral health providers, helping grow the workforce and expand access to support for millions of children and families across the country.

“The need for children’s behavioral health support is urgent and is outpacing the current supply,” said Connie Ballmer, co-founder of Ballmer Group. “The University of Oregon is a leader in establishing training programs at the bachelor’s degree level, and I’m proud to help them bring this to universities across the country.”

Learn more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3SGlFBF

University of Oregon Portland | University of Oregon Giving

07/02/2026

Motivated by their daughter Ashley's journey, Lisa Redekop and Les Koski pledged $100,000 to the Ballmer Institute to help neurodivergent kids like her thrive and launch new opportunities for UO students. They are directing their gift to the Ballmer Bound Portland Internship Experience.

Their generosity has already sparked over $31,000 in additional support, opening doors for five students to join the 2026 summer cohort without financial constraints.

“This is something that we could support because it would have made a big difference to our lives and to Ashley’s life,” said Les.

Read Les and Lisa's full story and learn how to give: https://bit.ly/4oZJtfz

06/11/2026

06/08/2026

Launching the future of youth mental health.

Join us as we break ground on the new Child Behavioral Health Building at the UO Portland campus. This transformational facility will redefine youth mental health care in Oregon and beyond. All are welcome to attend.

Hear from leaders UO President Karl Scholz, UO Portland Vice President Jane Gordon, and Ballmer Institute Executive Director Katie McLaughlin, along with special guests and elected officials. Plus, don’t miss an exciting announcement that will accelerate this critical project.

Thursday, June 11
3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
UO Portland Campus

RSVP and learn more about the Child Behavioral Health Building
https://bit.ly/3PHwORu

06/05/2026

Students, employees, and families gathered to celebrate the end of the academic year and honor new UO Portland graduates! 🦆

BIG thanks to the Portland Student Council, the UO Office of Student Life and Belonging, and the UO Portland Culture Collaborative for such a fun event!

05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to support University Day at UO Portland! Hundreds of plants have new homes around campus and will provide pops of color well into fall. Keep an eye out for painted rocks near the Campus Center patio.

05/14/2026

Ducks Give is here! 🦆💚

Today, Ducks everywhere are coming together for 24 hours to support the students, programs, research, and opportunities that make the UO community so special.

Every gift makes a difference—and throughout the day, special challenges and matching opportunities can help maximize your impact.

Whether you give, share, or help spread the word, you’re part of something bigger today. Let’s make this our biggest Ducks Give yet.

05/14/2026

A Duck tradition since 1904..

University Day is back on Thursday, May 14, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m! Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are invited to roll up their sleeves and help transform our campus through planting, cleanup, and hands-on service projects.

Volunteer for just one hour and score a free T-shirt!
https://bit.ly/4eRZuRZ

04/30/2026

Last chance to register for Ducks in Portland happening this Saturday!
Join us for a dynamic main-stage conversation on the future of women in sports with Oregon Women’s Basketball standout Sofia Bell, BA '25 alongside fellow Ducks Heather Davis, BA '99 (Portland Timbers), Lauren Anderson, MBA '99 (Warsaw Sports Business Center), and Debora Pleva (The Sports Bra).

After the panel, immerse yourself in UO Portland with an interactive campus tour:
-Have the chance to win Portland Fire tickets with UOAA
-Play Augmented Reality soccer with The Oregon Reality Lab
-Discover Highland Hall’s award-winning architecture,
-Create a custom design with Sports Product Design,
-And connect with innovative programs, groundbreaking research, and the vibrant UO community.

Reception to follow.

Spots are filling up quickly—register now: https://bit.ly/4cTKnED

04/27/2026

Visit one of our drop-in sessions at the University of Oregon Portland Campus in the Library and Learning Center Atrium Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30-10:00 a.m. to see how OLLI-UO works and meet others with a love of learning. Then stay for class at 10:00 a.m. to give it a try—for free! https://osher.uoregon.edu/free-trial/