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Strengthening Relationships

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.

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GCR Blog

The Duck, President Karl Scholz, and several UO Advocates meet with Oregon House Majority Leader Ben Bowman in his office.

Reconciliation bill signed into law, creates challenges for higher education

Earlier this month, President Trump signed H.R. 1 into law after narrowly clearing both chambers of Congress with final passage in the House on a 218-214 vote. Among other adjustments, the 870-page bill includes several measures that could have significant negative effects on institutions of higher education and on students’ ability to gain access to, and succeed in, a college education.

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Community Relations

Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson speaks to an audience at the University of Oregon.

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 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

Students hold signs and advocate for the Public University Support Fund

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.