News

Oregon wildfires fueled by eastern winds force thousands of evacuations

Today is the last day of the catastrophic wind event

High wind and critical fire warnings issued in Greater Portland Area

No students, no bookstore: UP Bookstore closing Sept. 5

School of Nursing moves some clinicals and simulations online

Additional scholarships available on Self Serve

Application closes Sept. 7

TIMELINE: Everything that's happened since COVID-19 shut down campus

Fall 2020 activities fair to be held virtually

It will go live this Friday on Engage from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

University temporarily cuts salaries, furloughs staff as COVID-19 takes financial toll

25% revenue shortfall, University not in danger of insolvency according to Interim Vice President for Financial Affairs.

Fall semester to be almost exclusively online

Fr. Poorman says University is not considering discounted tuition

UP faculty and staff petition for transparency from outside investigation

An additional petition created by alumni also demands meaningful change

Administrator goes public with concerns about racism and sexism within UP administration

Administration and Regents pledge outside investigation, but details are vague

University of Portland plans to start fall classes as scheduled on Aug. 24

Fall break canceled, semester shortened, move-in staggered due to COVID-19 concerns.

University of Portland considering late start to fall semester

Email to prospective freshmen outlines possibilities under consideration due to COVID-19

University invites students, faculty and staff to virtually meet with provost candidates

The search has been narrowed down to three applicants

University of Portland to receive more than $2 million from the federal government in COVID relief funds

At least half of this money will go directly to students

University fails to hire ethnic studies faculty member

The search will restart next academic year

Students file for unemployment as COVID-19 forces layoffs

Students face uncertainty as companies cancel internships

University opts for virtual commencement instead of postponing ceremony

Freshman nursing student volunteers at COVID-19 testing center