By The Beacon
The Oregonian applauded UP in a Dec. 7 editorial for its vision to raise $175 million.
"More and more the university they (the Pilots) represent opens its doors to richness, diversity and hope in times that call out for them," the editorial said. "It may be why 63 percent of UP students now come from outside Oregon: Word is out."
The Oregonian commended UP for making academics and culture a priority. While it may be easy for UP to remain isolated from its surroundings, UP strives to integrate itself with the community, the editorial said.
"UP is flourishing because it has a game plan," Len Reed, associate editor at The Oregonian and writer of the editorial, told The Beacon. "The fund drive is part of a larger game plan of growth and community responsiveness."
"We couldn't have written a nicer article," Jim Lyons, vice president of University Relations, said.
