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The University of Portland, an independently governed Catholic university guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross, addresses significant questions of human concern through disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies of the arts, sciences, and humanities and through studies in majors and professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. As a diverse community of scholars dedicated to excellence and innovation, we pursue teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership in the classroom, residence halls, and the world. Because we value the development of the whole person, the University honors faith and reason as ways of knowing, promotes ethical reflection, and prepares people who respond to the needs of the world and its human family.

10/22/2026

Nearly 40% of today's national undergraduate population are transfer students. Audrey Francioch '29 didn't start her journey on The Bluff, but she found a supportive community and a successful learning environment here at UP.

Happy Back to the Future Day! Here's what The Bluff would look like if you traveled back in time, just like Marty McFly ...
10/22/2026

Happy Back to the Future Day! Here's what The Bluff would look like if you traveled back in time, just like Marty McFly ✨

10/08/2026

What's your favorite study spot on The Bluff? 📚

10/06/2026

Homecoming had us feeling like this 🥰

After nearly a decade of design, planning, and construction, Chapel of Christ the Teacher opened its doors on The Bluff ...
10/06/2026

After nearly a decade of design, planning, and construction, Chapel of Christ the Teacher opened its doors on The Bluff exactly 40 years ago today. After worship services first traveled from West Hall to Christie Hall, and then St. Mary's, visionary leaders started a chapel fund in the 1950s that grew until the 1980s, with the new chapel constructed in 1986 during Fr. Thomas Oddo's presidency.

The chapel was designed by Pietro Belluschi, a renowned architect whose previous work includes the Julliard School of Music and the Portland Art Museum. The iconic chapel doors and four exterior pillars were created by Oregon artist LeRoy Setziol, hand-carved from local oak and black walnut trees with imagery representing Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

🔗 Read more about Chapel of Christ the Teacher from Portland Magazine here: https://bit.ly/4eg2Cpj

Archival materials courtesy of University Archives

10/03/2026

It's October 3rd 👀

10/02/2026

Want a tour of UP but on a time crunch? Here's a speed run of The Bluff🏃‍♂️

09/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our wonderful 125th Anniversary Celebration 🎉

The night was filled with stories from students, faculty, and alums showing the amazing work and people coming from The Bluff. Plus, a beautiful performance from our University Singers! 🎶

As University President Robert D. Kelly, PhD, said last night, "We need more Pilots going out into the world."

09/25/2026

For 125 years, University of Portland has formed leaders, innovators, and changemakers grounded in faith and service. Today is the official launch of our 125th anniversary, marking our historic beginning atop The Bluff.

Opened in 1901 by Archbishop Alexander Christie with only 52 students, UP has become a pillar within our community by preparing students to face the challenges of our world with open minds and open hearts.

As we celebrate this important milestone, we look forward to writing the next great chapter of University of Portland, together.

09/23/2026

Follow along with marketing professor Ashley Hass, PhD, as she introduces us to her life as a UP professor, her digital marketing classes, and her very adorable pup 🐕

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Portland, OR
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