Academic Champions

University of Oregon students excel in classrooms, labs, athletics and around the globe in amazing ways.

Hank Fields and Matt Gander hold their trophies with Jim Bean, Richard LaRiviere
UO debaters recognized for winning two national titles
Matt Gander and Hank Fields are the latest in a long line of University of Oregon debaters to distinguish themselves on a national stage.On Friday, the seniors were recognized at a reception Friday at the Clark Honors College for winning two national championships in debate this spring.
The UO women’s golf team has been honored for posting an academic performance th
Oregon women's golf team again cited for academic excellence
The University of Oregon’s women’s golf team has been honored for posting an academic performance that ranks among the best in the country among its peers as it relates to their latest multi-year Academic Progress Rate scores, according to data released by the NCAA.
UO chemist elected into National Academy of Sciences
University of Oregon chemist Geraldine "Geri" Richmond is among 72 U.S. scientists elected into membership of the National Academy of Sciences.
Keeley Tillotson and Erika Welsh offer samples of their peanut butter at the Str
The accidental entrepreneurs
You might call Keeley Tillotson and Erika Welsh accidental entrepreneurs.The University of Oregon sophomores are the founders of Flying Squirrel Peanut Butter, a fledgling food business that’s quickly taking off, both on and off campus.
Photo of Richie Scott, winner of Sony Award
Recipient of UO Sony Scholarship applies technology to passion
UO sophomore Richie Scott understands what it means to use technology for something in which he believes.He is one of five undergraduates selected during the 2010/2011 school year for a UO Sony Scholarship.Scott was selected to receive a Sony laptop and other gear through PathwayOregon, a university program that guarantees qualified, lower-income Oregonians a chance to attend UO. The program has 1,100 students on campus, 40 percent of whom are the first in their families to attend college.
Alex Tizon
Journalism professor wins top honor for soon-to-be published book
Alex Tizon, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and assistant professor at the UO has received a top honor and he enthusiastically admits to be excited about it.
Courtney Klosterman, Goldwater scholar
Physics student named a Goldwater Scholar
Courtney Klosterman, a University of Oregon student who is already involved with research to further efficiency of solar energy, is a recipient of the competitive, national Goldwater Scholarship.The award, funded by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program, is for college students who intend to pursue careers in science, mathematics and engineering.
Matt Gander and Hank Fields hold one of two debating trophys they won last month
UO debaters bring home two national championships
As a debate team, Hank Fields and Matt Gander add up to more than the sum of their parts.“Matt and I together make one brain,” Fields said.And together, Fields and Gander brought home two national debate championships in the span of a week this spring.
Sustainable City Year students and professionals
UO students recognized for class work on new police station for Salem
Getting university students out of the classroom and into real-world situations is the center of the UO’s Sustainable City Year program, and a national organization has acknowledged the effort.
Andiel Brown leads the gospel choir
Making a joyful noise
As a punt returner for the University of Oregon football team, Andiel Brown could get the whole stadium rocking when he dashed up field with the ball in this hands.