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Two years of DuckFluencer! 🦆
491 DuckFluencers, 173 stories shared, and 52 prizes awarded!
From students and alumni to faculty, staff, and Duck fans, our community spreads Duck pride and keeps UO connected.
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Remembering the remarkable legacy of Susie Yancey Papé, a visionary leader, philanthropist, and beloved Duck who helped shape the UO for more than five decades.
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Low space alert! Our Ducks in LA event is almost full. Don't miss out on a special reception on Friday, September 25, before the UO vs. USC game. Mingle with fellow Ducks and UO leaders, and discover how you can make an impact.
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Real estate education is gaining momentum at the UO. 🏢 With 200+ UOREIG members, new faculty, and donor support, @UOBusiness is creating more pathways into real estate careers and preparing the next generation of industry leaders.
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🏈 College Football is back! Show your Duck Game Day spirit for a chance to earn 300 points and climb the DuckFluencer leaderboard.
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The Ducks are flying south to LA! Join President Scholz for a happy hour reception before we take on USC. Meet fellow Ducks, connect with UO leadership, and help shape the future of Oregon
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UO Giving retweeted
A $125M grant from Ballmer Group will help the UO’s Ballmer Institute expand child behavioral health training nationwide, building the workforce and helping millions more young people access support.
“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 🔗 bit.ly/4bS5pnM
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ALT A group of people walking together on a pathway at the University of Oregon campus, with a brick building and green lawn in the background.
Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July to honor disability identity, advocate for accessibility, and recognize the experiences that strengthen our communities. For Sammy Houston, her story highlights the importance of embracing who we are and fostering belonging.
Only 35% of the STEM workforce is made up of women.
@UOWGS is expanding access through student awards, research opportunities, mentorship, and K-12 outreach. Helping to build a more inclusive future for the next generation of scientists.
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From student leader to AI real estate innovator, Stella's journey shows the impact of scholarships, community, and opportunity. Through UO Real Estate Investment Group, she built a career at the intersection of technology and real estate.
Read her story: bit.ly/4vPFMM4
Motivated by their daughter’s journey, Lisa & Les pledged $100K to the Ballmer Institute to support neurodivergent kids & expand opportunities for UO students through the Ballmer Bound Portland Internship Experience. Read how their gift inspired $31K+. bit.ly/4oZJtfz
As Pride Month comes to a close, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and the history, resilience, and belonging that Pride represents. 🌈
How do you celebrate Pride? Share your traditions, stories, or favorite ways you show support in the comments.
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New AI-integrated cameras are helping Oregon communities detect wildfires faster.
The University of Oregon @UOHazardsLab is expanding its detection network with support from @Google to strengthen early response.
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“Being recognized and supported has been truly empowering.”
With the help of this fellowship, Nishat Parvez, PhD candidate (communication & media studies), can focus on growing as a scholar and writer.
Your support empowers students.
UO Giving retweeted
A transformational investment in the well-being of Oregon’s children and families.
Thanks to a landmark $15 million lead gift by the Tykeson Family Foundation, UO’s new child behavior building has been named the Tykeson Child Behavioral Health Building. UO President Scholz announced this recognition during the groundbreaking ceremony at the @UOregonPortland campus today.
The Tykeson Family Child Behavioral Health Building will expand access to evidence-based care while preparing a new generation of highly skilled mental health professionals to serve youth across Oregon, with a focus on communities where services are most needed.
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Tom Marriott, College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Council member and former PhD student, has been giving back to the UO for nearly 20 years. He and his wife, both alumni, now help to provide scholarships for students and even helped create the original branding for CAS.
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Launching the future of youth mental health.
Join us on June 11 at the UO Portland as we break ground on the new Child Behavioral Health Building. Big news and special guests await. All are welcome.
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After two years of thoughtful renovation, Villard and University Hall are ready to inspire a new generation of Ducks. These buildings are symbolic of what it means to preserve our past while powering what’s next 💚
Ducks Give 2026 raised nearly $1.5 million to support students, scholarships, career prep, and community impact at the University of Oregon. Thank you to every donor, ambassador, student, alum, faculty, and staff member who helped Oregon rise.
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