October 2021 Government & Community Relations Update

Major grants helped spur record research growth in 2020-21


Article first appeared in Around the O on October 25. UO researchers scored $172.5 million in grant funding in the past fiscal year, a new record for the university that continues a multiyear trend of research growth at the UO, according to new figures.
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Governor visits campus to thank the UO for pandemic efforts


Article first appeared in Around the O on October 15. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown visited the UO on Friday to recognize the university’s commitment and progress in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.   
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New redistricting maps adopted, including new 6th Congressional District


On September 27, the Oregon Legislative Assembly completed the adoption of new congressional and legislative redistricting maps for Oregon with the passage of Senate Bills 881 and 882. Gov.
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