Nandita Kumar

UP Mock Trial’s ‘A-team’ sweeps at regionals

On Feb. 8, the University of Portland Mock Trial’s “A-team” swept their regional competition.   With the win, the team advances to the second round of the American Mock Trial Association’s (AMTA) annual national tournament structure, the Opening Round Championship Series.  They’ll compete next in St. Paul, Minnesota, from March 13-15. 

STAFF OPINION: UP has a 40-credit core curriculum, why not three more?

‘MLK Day ON’ panel discusses freedom, community, solidarity and justice

On Jan. 19, UP hosted a multidisciplinary panel to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day, focusing on his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. The panelists discussed ways that the UP community can embody traits of freedom, community, solidarity and justice, which are values central to the speech.  

Five students win big at the undergraduate research symposium

Deans panel highlights academic changes

On Nov. 10,  deans from each college discussed incoming changes to their respective schools. Changes range from furniture to curriculums and will impact student experiences across all parts of campus. 

UP computer science grads face cooling job market

Popularity of the computer science major has more than doubled in the last decade. But with companies like Amazon and Alphabet cutting jobs in favor of AI tools, the computer science market has seen an increase in unemployment rates.  How do UP computer science grads compare to the national average unemployment rates, and how can they prepare themselves for a more competitive market?

Preparing for ‘The Big One’

Sulfurous smell spreads across campus

At approximately 11:50 a.m. on Oct. 3, a sulfurous smell was reported by students and staff across campus, according to Campus Safety Dispatcher Robert Digrigoli. 

On the rise: Meet eight clubs new to The Bluff

STAFF OPINION: You owe yourself a children's book