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Who We Are - The Beacon
The Beacon is owned and published by the University of Portland, whose motto is "Veritas vos Liberabit." ("The truth will set us free.") The University delegates editorial responsibility to student editors. All content is produced, edited and managed …
News - The Beacon
The new Pilots Safe app: all your emergency resources in one place Campus Safety launches brand new Pilots Safe app, now available to students, with features including a virtual safety escort, mobile blue light, links to support resources and more.
The message behind the generosity: Darlene Shiley and her
Nov 10, 2022 · Darlene Shiley, widow of alum and inventor Donald P. Shiley, shares her vision for the Shiley-Marcos Center for Design and Innovation and her commitment to UP students. She talks about the importance of education, values, and finding one's gift in life.
University of Portland to host national conference on AI in Catholic ...
Oct 8, 2024 · The University of Portland will host a national three-day conference over fall break titled “Catholic Higher Education and AI: Mission-Based Teaching for the Future of Humanity,” aiming to explore how Catholic institutions can adapt their educational practices in the age of artificial intelligence. The event, scheduled for Oct. 18-20, will be …
“Looking horizontally” with UP alum Walter Thompson-Hernández
Sep 7, 2022 · Walter Thompson-Hernández grew up watching planes fly over his neighborhood, daydreaming of all the worlds that extended beyond the ones that he and his community knew. Now those daydreams have turned into reality after his film “If I Go Will They Miss Me”, highlighting narratives he grew up around, won the 2022 Sundance U.S Jury Prize Award. His short film will be screened on Sept ...
Beloved psychology professor Sarina Saturn leaves UP
Feb 1, 2022 · Few can say they are more connected to The Bluff than associate professor of psychological sciences Sarina Saturn. Her parents — both UP alums — met in UP’s International Club and Saturn grew up in University Park, making regular visits to campus.
About the Editorial Board - The Beacon
Kimberly Cortez is a senior Social Work major with a Spanish minor from Orange County, California. They are this year’s Editor in Chief. This is Kimberly’s forth year working at The Beacon, joining her fall semester of her freshman year. Kimberly loves the environment The Beacon created that ...
Opinion - The Beacon
STAFF OPINION: Being an older sister sucks… And not just because I was the guinea pig for my mom and dad’s parenting skills. by Natalie Gordon
OPINION: From ASUP elections to our campus community
Mar 17, 2024 · The University of Portland prides itself on its tight-knit community. However, there seems to be a trend of declining participation when it comes to campus activities and community building.