Think fast — the Three Minute Thesis competition is returning to the University of Oregon.The competition, developed by the University of Queensland, Australia, is a challenge to graduate students to effectively explain their thesis research in three minutes or less.The preliminary rounds will be held from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Room 177, Lawrence Hall on Friday, April 17, and the next week on Friday, April 24. The top five presenters from each preliminary round will advance to the UO Finals.

Bend-based publication features the UO's presidential chair in a roundup of women whose efforts have had positive influences on Oregon.

Students photographed tree plantings, burn sites and attractive spots in Eugene as part of the class project.

Two Product Design Program BFA candidates were honored recently for their work by the Industrial Designers Society of America. 

The award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse will establish a new, online resource to help reduce substance abuse in middle-school youth.