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The University of Oregon is partnering with Equity Corps of Oregon (ECO) to facilitate a pop-up event on May 28, 2025 for students, staff, and faculty affected by or interested in learning more about the recent changes to immigration and visa rules.

The event will include a virtual information session where an ECO immigration attorney will discuss the current state of affairs, what we might expect to happen in the near future, and address common concerns.

The $25 million investment names the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages

In the last few weeks, the US Department of Homeland Security has revoked the visa status of four international students at the University of Oregon. Since that time, and with the help of outside legal counsel, all four students have found pathways to remain in the US legally. Additionally, as of 3:00 p.m. on April 27, all four students have had their visa status reactivated, one via court action.

Apply by May 15 for up to two Global Education Oregon grants

Dennis Galvan, vice provost for global engagement, sent the following message to international students, faculty, and staff on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Dear Colleagues,
In the last few weeks, the US Department of Homeland Security has terminated the visa status of international students across the US and also at the UO. Four of our students have experienced such termination as of this writing.

UO researchers tell why quantum mechanics, the science of the small, is a very big deal

The University of Oregon hosted an immigration information and support session in early February and will continue to monitor any immigration updates, and their potential impact to our international students, faculty, and staff, including those who are Dreamers, DACAmented, and undocumented.

University of Oregon researchers expand the human understanding of volcanic forces around the globe

Before signing up to travel to Zanzibar, Zoey Blechschmidt knew a few things about the East African country. But most importantly, she had a foundation in Swahili, the language commonly spoken there, and cultural knowledge of the geographic area, thanks to her coursework in the College of Arts and Sciences.