
UP political science department offering new courses in fall 2025, including an official senior capstone
Additions come amidst department struggles to meet student course demands.
by Clara Pehling
Camille Kuroiwa-Lewis and Maggie Dapp appointed 2025-26 editors-in-chief of The Beacon
Kuroiwa-Lewis will serve in the fall semester, Dapp in the spring.
by Riley Martinez
Bestselling and Portland-based author Cheryl Strayed discusses ‘Wild’ at ReadUP event
“Wild” was made into the Academy Award-nominated movie of the same name in 2014.
by Samantha Zavala
Two Pilots among first signings for Portland’s new semi-professional club, Bangers FC
Oliver Jeppe was the first signing, with Wylie Trujillo following shortly
by Kaeden Souki
The KDUP renaissance
University of Portland's college radio station is on air after a four-year hiatus
by Netty Jurriaans
Leslie Watanabe: a life awakened by dance – ‘It’s the only thing that made me feel alive’
A renowned dancer lives among the UP adjunct faculty. It's time for the community to meet him.
by Julianna Pedone
“No Place to Grow Old,” a film on older adults facing homelessness, to screen at UP April 3
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director of the film, Davey Schaupp, and the founder of Humans for Housing, Michael Larson.

Latinx Student Union returns with its 4th annual Unity Ball
Q&A with LSU president, Josué Garcia and Unity Ball Chairs, Daniela Rivera and Monica Marcial on LSU’s Unity Ball.
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