University of Oregon College of Design

06/03/2026

The Oregon Acoustic Research Laboratory, a University of Oregon mass timber research and testing facility expected to open at the Port of Portland in 2027, is expected to become the first National Institute of Standards and Technology-accredited laboratory on the West Coast for acoustic testing of sound and impact transmission in large-scale mass timber floor-ceiling assemblies. This facility will strengthen Oregon’s leadership in sustainable building, housing innovation, and economic development.

The University of Oregon and the Port of Portland celebrated construction progress on the Oregon Acoustic Research Laboratory, a new UO research and testing fac

06/02/2026

During his time at the UO, Waterleaf Founder and CEO Adam DeHeer, MLA '19, conducted research and fieldwork in Peru with assistant professor Kory Russel, exploring ways to improve sanitation. As a result, Deheer created Estuary, a plant-driven greywater treatment system that reduces water usage by up to 40% by treating water from sinks, showers, and laundry for reuse.

UO experiences led to Bend company that produces, installs plant-driven water reclamation systems

06/01/2026

UO Department of Art MFA student Colton Rothwell's photography exhibition, "shadow machine," will be on display in Seattle's Solas Gallery from June 4 - 27. Available for viewing from 1 - 5 p.m. on Saturdays or by appointment.

shadow machine Colton Rothwell 4th - 27th June 2026Opening 5pm Thursday 4th June Press ReleasePress ImagesImage: Shadow Machine, Colton Rothwell A few decades ago, before I was born, there was a gravel mine near the edge of town. It also closed before I was born, and in the time since the massive pi...

05/25/2026

For more than 30 years, Esther Jacobson-Tepfer, Maude I. Kerns Professor Emerita of Asian Art, has studied prehistoric rock art in Mongolia’s Altai Mountains, using petroglyphs to illuminate the lives of nomadic peoples who lived 3,000 to 12,000 years ago.

Her detailed, multidisciplinary research has challenged the normative assumptions of archaeological thinking and helped preserve Mongolia’s cultural heritage, including contributing to UNESCO recognition of Altai petroglyph sites.

Esther Jacobson-Tepfer takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of Mongolian petroglyphs

05/23/2026

🦆 🇵🇪 As a Fulbright Specialist, associate architecture professor emerita Nancy Cheng spent six weeks sharing her expertise in mass timber building design and architectural education with Peru's Universidad Científica del Sur in Lima, where she worked alongside students and design professionals to explore the uses of this sustainable alternative to steel and concrete.

Fulbright Specialist Nancy Cheng teaches sustainable design, collaborates with students and professionals, explores opportunities for timber construction.

05/22/2026

🥇 Eight master's students in the UO Department of Product Design's Sports Product Design program earned honors at the 2026 FIT Sport Design Awards for a myriad of innovative designs. These awards celebrate the industry’s most innovative sports equipment and apparel across both professional and student categories.

FIT Sports Design Awards 2026

05/19/2026

The UO Department of Art's annual Printmaking Studio Fundraiser Print Sale is this Wednesday and Thursday (5/20 – 5/21) from 10 am - 3 pm in the Lawrence Hall Lobby!

Swing by and support UO Printmaking. All pieces are student-made!

05/18/2026

A look back into last week’s UO Department of Art BFA student exhibition, “Fragments.” Be sure to check out the Laverne Krause gallery every week, M-Th!

05/15/2026

🦆 We can’t thank our community enough for gifting to the College of Design for ! Yesterday, our schools, departments, and programs raised $142,386 through the generosity of 83 gifters, including the Sandy Smalley $125,000 Challenge Gift supporting student scholarships in memory of her late son, Jeffrey Marc Smalley.