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On the Origins of Research Universities
Ever wonder how research universities like UO evolved? It all comes down to one man, according to history prof Vera Keller.
By Codi Farmer

What's in a (Scientific) Name?
A PhD candidate’s award-winning essay reveals the role of women in 17th-century scientific research—and what it sometimes cost them.
By Henry Houston

Capturing Brain Waves
How does a brain with Parkinson’s disease compare to a healthy brain? Ask undergraduate researcher Cinthia Muñiz Sanchez.
By Bailey Meyers

New Global Perspectives
Six new faculty members bring their unique perspectives and expertise to the School of Global Studies and Languages.
By Henry Houston

An Education Without Borders
The School of Global Studies and Languages is preparing today’s students to go out and serve the world tomorrow.
By Henry Houston
Humanities Take Center Stage
All the world’s a stage for CAS students, whether they’re on the screen, in the classroom, in the lab or beyond. Hear from Dean Chris Poulsen about how humanities programs like theatre arts and cinema studies build valuable skills—and how storytelling fosters an understanding of what it means to be human.
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