News

 
hedgerow
November 9, 2021
UO biologist Lauren Ponisio is featured.
nativeamericanheritage
November 8, 2021
November is recognized as Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) and is a time for education, reflection, and accountability. 
passivesolar
November 8, 2021
The release features new research by building scientist Alexandra Rempel and earth scientist Alan Rempel.
shakealert
November 7, 2021
ShakeAlert, initially developed for the seismic-prone U.S. West Coast, has finally made its way to Oregon and is now accessible to the public. Its state-wide rollout is led by University of Oregon geophysicist Doug Toomey.
geririchmond
November 5, 2021
UO chemist Geraldine Richmond has been confirmed as the new undersecretary of science and energy for the federal Department of Energy following a voice vote by the U.S. Senate.
sunspace
November 4, 2021
Passive solar heating systems collect natural light via skylights or windows and use it to directly heat spaces, without converting it to electricity.
coquillechief
November 3, 2021
Jason Younker is the University of Oregon’s Assistant Vice President and Advisor to the President on Sovereignty and Government-to-Government Relations, and will balance those duties as the new chief of the Coquille Tribe based in Coos Bay.
cop26
November 2, 2021
In Glasgow, Scotland, 20,000 delegates from 196 nations have converged to hear the latest science, negotiate commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions, secure financing for developing nations, and debate progress on fulfilling climate pledges.
mammothteeth
November 2, 2021
UO paleontologist Samantha Hopkins is featured.
aparr
November 1, 2021

Adrian Parr became dean of the College of Design last spring.

sus_tours
October 29, 2021
This fall the Office of Sustainability will begin offering three new sustainability walking tours of campus — one per quarter — each designed by a University of Oregon undergraduate.
pollution
October 29, 2021
Eric Zou, an assistant professor in the UO economics department, found that companies and in some cases government agencies will do what they can to help their communities’ air pollution levels meet federal standards.
hazardsNS
October 27, 2021
Oregon Law Professor Dr. Alai Reyes-Santos writes an opinion piece for The Register Guard. In her article, Reyes-Santos questions and reflects on changing climate conditions.
willamette
October 25, 2021
An environmental symposium featuring Black and Indigenous activists and scholars will bring together students, faculty, staff and community members to discuss significant efforts being made on local and national levels.
ENRcover
October 25, 2021
Cover story in 2021 Year in Review, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Center