Content Tagged 'UO'

Thousands basketball fans spent a good chunk of their day tracking the Oregon Ducks’ progress from miles away, many taking time off in the middle of the work day to cheer for the team. Video

A Lane County couple is sharing its frustration over what some people are doing with tickets to an upcoming Dalai Lama lecture in Eugene, reselling the tickets through online scalping websites in order to make big bucks off of the not-for-profit event. Video

One of the most recognizable buildings in Oregon and the most expensive in U.S. college athletics, the Matthew Knight Arena has been open for a little more than two years now. As the arena grows older, one question lingers on the minds of many: is the arena hitting its financial goals? Video

The University of Oregon’s strong relationship with Nike has been well documented, leading to unique uniforms and national exposure. Video

New numbers are showing Lane County has one of the highest rates of alcohol-related deaths in the country.. Video

A crowd of thousands joined ESPN’s College GameDay crew in Eugene Saturday morning, with some camping out for hours. Video

ESPN's traveling College GameDay crew set up at the University of Oregon and is ready for another big broadcast this weekend with a few new details. Video

The University of Oregon is nearly two months into a complete tobacco ban on campus and with the transition, students are getting free access to resources to kick the habit. Video

A new Eugene city ordinance aimed at cracking down on rowdy parties could go up for a city council vote soon as councilors are moving forward with the 'social host' ordinance. Video

The University of Oregon's Department of Public Safety has officially changed its name to the University of Oregon Police Department, but the transition to a campus police force is far from over. Video

No matter if you're a Duck, a Beaver or a Titan, it’s a big first day across community college and university campuses on Monday with the first day of fall classes starting up.

As students return for classes, Eugene Police were very busy with 43 arrests over the weekend for various behavior-related offenses. Video

As thousands of students return to Eugene-Springfield for classes, Eugene City Councilors are weighing a new ordinance to pin bigger fines and penalties on residents with unruly parties. Video

While students gear up for the first day of class, a yearly tradition at the UO bookstore has returned with campus reps handing out thousands of dollars in cash to help cut student textbook bills.

One the busiest days of the year on the University of Oregon campus was Thursday as thousands of new college students made the move into campus residence halls. Video

As football season kicks off Saturday, a major new rule goes in to play at Autzen Stadium as the entire University of Oregon campus goes smoke- and tobacco-free. Video

As TrackTown 12 wraps up at Hayward Field on Sunday, a new documentary film is premiering in Eugene Saturday, highlighting the champions and untold stories in women’s track & field.

Just one day out from the start of the US Olympic Track & Field Trials in Eugene, those looking to attend without shelling out some cash still have a chance. Video

As the University of Oregon is ushering in a new president with the hiring of Dr. Michael Gottfredson, students are shuffling out of the residence halls for the summer and leaving behind thousands of dollars in donations.

Pushing back against new tuition hikes at the University of Oregon, a protest from dozens of students on Wednesday, ending with the group forcing its way into the office of the university's interim president and possibly making some inroads in the tuition discussion. Video

Hundreds of dollars in Oregon Ducks gear given away on Saturday in Springfield with hopes of spreading school spirit in more ways than one. Video

Emotions are growing at the University of Oregon as Monday nears, the day when University President Richard Lariviere is expected to make his decision whether to resign or ride out the rest of his contract. Meanwhile, Governor Kitzhaber has responded to his firing, supporting the decision. Video

Representing the Oregon Ducks, graduation for the next generation of legal professionals was Saturday, May 19. Video

For more information on the "We Grew Wings" documentary about the University of Oregon Women's Track & Field teams of 1985 and 2011, click the link above.

While the Oregon Ducks football team still has yet to play the Pac-12 Championship, some confident, pre-game predictions have fans smelling roses and a Rose Bowl birth, leading to preps in their travel plans. Video

Local groups are preparing for the unprecedented this week as the Oregon Ducks will host the first Pac-12 conference championship game on Friday. Video

With budgets tightening for state universities across Oregon, the University of Oregon is switching on a new idea, cutting tens of thousands of dollars in electricity costs by swapping old lights out with newer more energy efficient ones. Video

Family and friends are remembering 24-year old UO student Craig Macfie after a crash with an alleged drunk driver, 21-year old Patrick Compton, who is now facing increased charges. Video

Fans from both sides of area universities came together at Autzen Saturday for another annual "Civil War" football game. With the Ducks taking home the win, both teams are looking at very different futures. Video

Approval from Eugene City Council on Wednesday for a major tax break to help usher in a new student housing project and the largest private development in downtown Eugene's history. Video

New details are emerging as investigators are trying to determine what caused a chemical explosion at the UO Wednesday afternoon that injured a faculty member. Video

A University of Oregon student is dead from what Lane County health officials believe is a case of bacterial meningitis. Video