Government and Community Relations is available to secure information about the university for policymakers. Below is a sampling of resources designed to help inform decision-makers at all levels. Please contact Government and Community Relations (gcr@uoregon.edu) with further questions about the university's mission, service to Oregon, and economic impact.
2026 Oregon Interactive Impact Map: View the University of Oregon's impact in Oregon, or use filters to view data by county, state legislative district, or congressional district.
UO's Impact in Oregon by County - 2026: Printable table of university enrollment, financial aid, and alumni by Oregon county.
District Profiles: Explore the UO's impact on Oregon communities with printable profiles for each of Oregon's 90 state legislative districts and 6 congressional districts.
Make a Plan to Vote
How to Register to Vote and Other Helpful Election Information
Economic Impact Report
In 2024, the UO contracted with Parker Strategy Group to assess the University’s direct and indirect contributions to the state economy.
As calculated by the report, every dollar of state investment in the UO is returned as more than $15 in economic benefits. The UO creates and sustains thousands of jobs and generates millions in tax revenue each year. The university also benefits Oregon by advancing research and innovation, drawing visitors from around the world, and giving back to communities in every corner of the state.
Check out the full report from Parker Strategy Group: The Economic Contribution of the University of Oregon (FY24)
Read more about some of the ways the UO powers Oregon’s economy:
Lobbying Disclosures and Restrictions
Engaging with elected officials
Federal and state laws place restrictions on providing public officials with items of value, including food, event tickets, gifts, and mementos. Those restrictions apply to elected and volunteer officials and also to public employees.
Government and Community Relations works closely with local, state, and federal elected officials. If you are interested in engaging with a federal official or inviting an official to an event, please call us first. We can help! Call us at (541) 346-5381 or e-mail gcr@uoregon.edu.
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission provides more information on state law governing gifts to and engagement with state and local officials.
Visit the UO Ethics page for more guidance on inviting public officials to a UO event or trip.
Federal Lobbying Disclosure
The Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, amended by Congress in 2007, is a federal law requiring disclosure of lobbying efforts, including those of the University of Oregon, directed at Congress and the federal executive branch. The act does not prohibit such efforts. The University of Oregon is registered under the federal Lobbying Disclosure Act as an organization that employs in-house lobbyists. The UO is required by law to file: (a) quarterly "lobbying activities" reports, and (b) semi-annual "reports of certain contributions." The links below provide detailed information about those reports. Communication on behalf of the University of Oregon with federal officials should be coordinated with Government and Community Relations.
Due to federal lobbying disclosure rules, all University of Oregon employees who engage in lobbying activity using University resources or on behalf of the University and its federal advocacy priorities must report and disclose these contacts to the University so that they can be included in our quarterly lobbying disclosure reports. If you have engaged in lobbying activities this quarter, please follow the link below and complete the online form.
UO Federal Lobbying Disclosure Online Form
Any questions should be directed to Betsy Boyd, Senior Associate Vice President for Federal Affairs, at eaboyd@uoregon.edu.
More information on Federal lobbying disclosure
State Lobbying Disclosure
Oregon law requires individuals to register if they spend more than $100 or 24 hours during a calendar quarter on lobbying activities. Lobbyists are required to file a registration statement for each person, business, or organization they represent. Government and Community Relations coordinates reporting and registration for the university.
The Oregon Government Ethics Commission provides more information on state law governing lobbyist registration and restrictions.
Restrictions on campaigning by public employees
The state also places certain restrictions on campaigning by public employees. The quick card provides a summary of rules governing employee activity. Human Resources provides more details about using UO resources for political activities.
The American Council on Education (ACE) provides guidance on the "do's" and "don'ts" of political campaign-related actvities of and at colleges and universities and has provided an update for 2020 with a focus on student voting and college politcal campaign activities
Visit the UO Ethics page for more guidance on political activities and use of UO resources.