College of Arts and Sciences

Physicists mathematically create the first ‘ideal glass’
Latest food pyramid has nutritionists scratching their heads
College of Arts and Sciences Professor Hannah Cutting-Jones explains the changes and impacts.
Social behavior may depend on the bacteria living in the gut
Social behavior may depend on the bacteria living in the gut $9 million grant helps four UO labs uncover how the gut microbiome shapes zebrafish social development Story by Leila Okahata Photos and videos by Chris Larsen March 2, 2026 Microbiologist Karen Guillemin considered many universities when she was searching for her first faculty position 25 years ago. In the end, she came to the University of Oregon, largely because of a pet store fish.
Sports product design students excel at Merino wool challenge
Bacteria-infused fabric and honeycomb sweat zones are among winning ideas at sportswear contest
Scientists find a black hole spewing more energy than the Death Star
A UO-led study is tracking the unusual astronomical event, giving a new view into the universe
Western Cascades forests saw more fire than previously thought
New UO-led research rewrites the fire history of Douglas fir landscapes across Western Oregon