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DeFazio will retire at the end of his current term
On Dec. 1, Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) announced he will not seek re-election in 2022. DeFazio will have served 36 years in the House of Representatives when his term ends.
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Two UO students win recognition in Science Coalition Video Challenge
The Science Coalition (TSC) announced the winners of its third-annual Fund It Forward Student Video Challenge.
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New congressional and legislative districts survive court challenges
Lawsuits challenging proposed boundaries for Oregon congressional and legislative districts have been dismissed.
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Resolution funds federal government through Feb. 18
Congress approved and President Joe Biden signed a continuing resolution (H.R. 6119) that will keep the federal government running and avert a shutdown through Feb. 18, 2022.
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Build Back Better Act passes the House
The House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act, H.R. 5376, which includes the following substantial investments in higher education.
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Biden signs infrastructure and jobs act into law
On Nov.15 President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, H.R. 3684.
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UO's Geri Richmond confirmed as US energy undersecretary
UO chemist Geraldine Richmond has been confirmed as the new undersecretary of science and energy for the Department of Energy.
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UO's Sustainable City Year program heads east to Hermiston
For the first time in its 13-year history, the UO’s Sustainable City Year Program is partnering with a community in northeastern Oregon.
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Doctoral student to participate in humanities grant project
Romance languages instructor and doctoral candidate Comesha Tweede was selected to participate in the NEH-funded project.
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