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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.

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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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, 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:

Creating Breakthroughs That Change the World

We’re not afraid to push boundaries and break rules to solve the world’s most complex challenges.

a mountain range with abundant trees

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.

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pointe shoes sitting on a table

Advancing Human Performance in Ballet

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ students in Sports Product Management redesign the traditional ballet pointe shoe for better comfort and durability, centered around dancer needs and modern product thinking.

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zebra fish in a tank in a lab

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.

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children running over hula hoops in a grassy area during a camp

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.

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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.

Impact In Motion

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

  • Two startup executives discuss their business in a college seminar

    A Launch Pad for UO Startups

    An MBA seminar series brings entrepreneurs, researchers, and students together to support new business ventures and move ideas from concept to market.

  • a student uses a microphone to interview an Oakridge resident

    An Audio Portrait of a Small Town

    Students in the School of Journalism and Communication created a 25-minute audio magazine on life in Oakridge, capturing the stories and voices from an Oregon community.

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    Preserving Sports and Olympic History

    On the This is Oregon podcast, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s athletics archivist Lauren Gross discusses Oregon's global sports legacy and how she preserves the stories behind Oregon's Olympic history.

  • Emma Jacobs removing a thin-film array in the Deku lab

    A Better Way to Listen to the Brain

    A new tool created by Knight Campus researchers records electrical activity in hundreds of neurons at once, helping scientists understand the brain’s connections and what goes wrong during disease.

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