CAS researchers secure $53 million
NATURAL SCIENCES, SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES — The annual sponsored research report highlights research projects across disciplines, from the Oregon Coast to Papua New Guinea.
Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages
CAS faculty experts weigh in on 2026 midterm election issues
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES — With Election Day around the corner, College of Arts and Sciences faculty experts weighed in on some of the key issues on the minds of voters — including data centers, the high cost of living and immigration — and why these issues have so much traction in this year’s election.
Why academic advising is so valuable
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES — It’s the beginning of a new academic year! There are so many things to think about and decisions to make. How can you be sure you’re thinking about the right things and making the right decisions when it comes to your college education? For students with a major in the College of Arts and Sciences, that is exactly what the CAS Academic Advising team is for.
Japanese language alum found her niche in Japan
JAPANESE — Originally from Oregon, Meg Tsukamoto B.A. ’00 (Japanese) has spent the last 25 years living and working in Japan. She is a professional emcee, serving as both interpreter and facilitator for large events such as wedding receptions, a niche she found after struggling to find a bilingual emcee for her own wedding in Japan.
Junior Adri Jolie says studying abroad is ¡vale la pena!
GENERAL SOCIAL SCIENCES, SPANISH — Some students study abroad for a chance to learn a new language, to immerse themselves in a different culture, to gain work experience or for personal growth. Junior Jolie chose Querétaro because she wanted to gain a better understanding of Spanish and the Mexican culture.
CAS 2026 Commencement Highlights
Highlights from the June 15 University of Oregon College of Arts and Sciences commencement ceremonies at Autzen Stadium and Matthew Knight Arena.
Updating core education to help deliver a more modern liberal arts education
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES — As higher education faces pressure to improve affordability, shorten time to graduation and increase student retention, the College of Arts and Sciences is revising its core education offerings. Because CAS is responsible for more than 85% of core ed at the University of Oregon, it has an opportunity to drive meaningful change for students.
Special conference argues for autonomous higher education
SCHNITZER SCHOOL — Around the world, scholars are confronting how authoritarian power reshapes higher education. The “Global Futures of Higher Education: Autonomy in the Crosshairs” conference brought together 32 speakers to examine this challenge.
Hundreds of eager high schoolers travel to UO for language day
SCHNITZER SCHOOL — Over 675 Oregon high school students — from Pendleton to Medford — attended the 2026 Foreign Language & International Studies (FLIS) Day at the University of Oregon on May 1. It’s a celebration and exploration of language and culture featuring more than 65 language and culture-related presentations, workshops and hands-on activities.
CAS faculty members discuss social impact of research
Four College of Arts and Sciences faculty members will discuss the social impact of research during the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) Week of Research and Innovation. The event is 10:30 am to noon Wednesday, April 8, at the Cedar and Spruce rooms in the Erb Memorial Union.