We coordinate the University of Oregon's legislative and advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels. We build and strengthen relationships with the UO's constituencies and encourage investment in and support for the university, its programs, and its initiatives.
GCR Blog
An investment in higher education is an investment in Oregon's economy
An op-ed by University of Oregon President Karl Scholz, Oregon State University President Jayathi Murthy, and business leader Jordan Papé was published in The Oregonian on February 23, 2025 and highlights a critical issue facing our state: Oregon's chronic underfunding of its public universities. Investing in public universities strengthens student success, fuels economic growth, and supports businesses that rely on a skilled workforce. Read the full op-ed below to learn why higher education must be a priority in Oregon’s economic strategy.
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Community Relations
UO Community Connection
Community Relations focuses on building strong, lasting relationships between the UO, neighbors, and local governments through proactive communication and engagement. Check out the latest UO Community Connection newsletter above for updates on events and activities near campus, and visit our Community Relations page to learn more about current projects and resources available to our neighbors.
UO Advocates
UO Advocates: Join Us!
University of Oregon supporters have an effective way to engage with federal, state and local elected officials about legislation that affects the university and students. UO Advocates is a one-stop-shop digital tool alumni and all fans of the UO across the state and nation can use to take action and ask elected officials to support the work the UO does to serve people and create tomorrow’s leaders.