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EARTH SCIENCES - After nearly 30 years of sitting idle, the Dry Mountain fire lookout is now equipped with fire-spotting cameras that link into a statewide network managed by the Oregon Hazards Lab at the College of Arts and Sciences. These cameras are a vital resource for fire managers and emergency responders around the state, allowing early detection of fires before they become large blazes.

POLITICAL SCIENCE - Assistant Professor Trevor Brown joins the department, bringing his expertise in public policy and inequality. He’s arrived on campus ready immerse himself in the department and its culture.

ROMANCE LANGUAGES — Terence McCulley ’79 (French, history) is a decorated former U.S. ambassador whose dynamic 41-year career in Africa began with an interest in the French language. When asked about his choice of majors and careers, he said he “felt a call” to learn a foreign language all the way back in grade school and eventually developed a love of French and France’s literature and history.

PSYCHOLOGY - When she's in the WWE ring, she goes by Sol Ruca, a high flying superstar. But at the University of Oregon College of Arts and Sciences, she went by the name Calyx Hampton, BS ’21 (psychology) and competed on the acrobatics & tumbling team.

GEOGRAPHY - College of Arts and Sciences Geography Professor Emeritus Alexander Murphy received the prestigious 2026 Cullum Geographical Medal from the American Geography Society. The award is the organization’s most prestigious award and award — dating back to 1896 — and recognizes geographers who embody the spirit of exploration and enterprise.

DATA SCIENCE, ECONOMICS, POLITICAL SCIENCE - Some specific issues — from AI to immigration — are getting a lot of attention this midterm electoin. CAS faculty experts explain why.

NATURAL SCIENCES, SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES — The annual sponsored research report highlights research projects across disciplines, from the Oregon Coast to Papua New Guinea.