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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 Â鶹ӰԺ

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

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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 Â鶹ӰԺ Fire History

By analyzing fire scars inside tree stumps, UO ecologist James Johnston found that Douglas fir forests in Â鶹ӰԺ’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

UO 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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two researchers working in the lab on microscopic scaffolds

Designing Biomedical Scaffolds to Heal Muscle Injuries

UO researchers build microscopic scaffolds that help regenerate muscle cells, an alternative to muscle transplants that often result in scar tissue and impaired function.

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Melynda Casement, Associate Prof Psychology

Weekend Sleep Boosts Youth Mental Health

Adolescents and young adults who catch up on sleep on weekends are at lower risk of depressive symptoms than those who don't, according to research led by Melynda Casement, a UO clinical scientist and licensed psychologist.

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a student looking at a fish hatchery in Oakridge

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.

  • Mew Jiang sitting at table with karuta cards

    The History Hidden in Playing Cards

    A UO doctoral student explores the stories behind karuta playing cards, gaining insight into art, culture, and world history through this Japanese tradition.

  • a person wearing a virtual reality headset receives instruction on hand tracking

    Virtual Reality Affects Real Emotions

    UO researchers discover that playing a virtual reality game to find a lost dog increases feelings of altruism and empathy, which could motivate people to help others in real life.

  • Assistant Professor of Law Orli Oren-Kolbinger

    Demystifying the Tax Code

    In preparation for Tax Day, a UO professor specializing in tax law shares advice and answers questions to simplify the filing process.

  • People unpacking Cambodian artifacts at the National Museum of Cambodia

    Sending Stolen Artifacts Home

    After a collector donated ancient artifacts to the UO, an anthropology professor recruited students to help return them to burial sites in Cambodia and Thailand.

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