About Us

University Advancement helps to create awareness and build long-term relationships that increase understanding and secure support for the University of Oregon’s mission of providing exceptional teaching, discovery, and service.

As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, the UO provides students from around Oregon, the United States and the world with a classic liberal arts education that gives them opportunities to collaborate, create, and generate big ideas.

University Advancement engages donors, alumni, government policy makers, and members of the community to enable the UO to continue its purpose of life-transforming education and world-class research.