Earthquake hazard report reflects a compromise
UO geologist Ray Weldon says including induced earthquakes in building codes was a contested issue that led to one-year forecast.
Academics and Research
Social networking fraud is target of UO-led initiative
Director of the UO's Center for Cyber Security and Privacy will lead four-year project called oSAFARI to identify costly online frauds.
New disability studies minor to be offered fall 2017
The program will provide students a comprehensive understanding on the social, historical and political framing of disability.
Ian McNeely receives ACE fellowship for emerging leaders
The council’s fellowships are designed to prepare higher education faculty and staff for leadership positions in university administration.
Should exercisers lay off the antihistamines?
UO research identifies genes that aid muscles and blood vessels after exercise and finds 795 genes that are dulled by the use of antihistamines.
20 UO researchers earn Faculty Research Awards
The awards stimulate promising research and scholarly activity by scholarship and creative projects across the university.
New program speeds path to law and bachelor's degrees
The plan will allow honors students to earn both degrees in six years instead of the usual seven.
Some 'terrible twos' behaviors may suggest later problems
UO's Leslie Leve is part of a multi-institutional look at behaviors where emotions are lacking and may point to later antisocial activities.
12 grad students get boost from graduate fellowships
This year the Dissertation Research Fellowships expanded 12 awards from just one, including new fellowship supported by a bequest from UO alumnus Eric Englund.
UO psychologist honored for her work on betrayal trauma
International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation presents Jennifer Freyd with its lifetime achievement award.