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.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Government & Community Relations Blog
New COVID-19 relief bill includes estimated $24 million in emergency funding for UO
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (H.R. 133), approved by Congress and signed into law in late December, 2020, includes an omnibus package of FY2021 funding bills and an emergency spending bill to address the impact of COVID-19. The relief bill includes $22.7 billion in emergency assistance higher education and students.
ADDITIONAL BLOG ARTICLES
Community Relations
Around the O Community Edition
Around the O Community Edition highlights the events and resources of the UO that matter to you: major events that impact campus neighbors, construction updates, news on important collaborations, and UO resources that you can enjoy as a community member.
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UO Advocates
UO Advocates: Join Us!
University of Oregon supporters have a new way to engage with federal, state and local elected officials about legislation that affects the university and students. UO Advocates is a new, one-stop-shop digital tool alumni 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. A new video featuring students and elected leaders highlights the importance of advocacy.