May 2025 Government & Community Relations Update

White House releases FY2026 “skinny budget” with significant cuts to science and research


On May 2, 2025, the White House released the Administration’s FY2026 President’s Initial Budget Request (PBR), or “skinny budget.” The $1.691 trillion request includes $1.011 trillion in total discretionary defense spending and $601 billion in total non-def
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UO hosts regional Civics Bee for middle school students


On April 17, the University of Oregon hosted one of two regional portions of the 2025 Oregon Civics Bee, a statewide civics competition for middle school students sponsored by Oregon Business & Industry.
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