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.
GCR Blog
U.S. Senate passes Continuing Resolution to prevent government shutdown
On Friday, March 14, the U.S. Senate passed House Republicans’ Continuing Resolution-type package to continue federal funding through the end of Fiscal Year 2025 on September 30, avoiding a shutdown of the federal government. An Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) analysis found that while most funding will be maintained at FY24 levels, the bill includes a number of anomalies of impact to public research universities.
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Community Relations
UO Community Connection
Community Relations focuses on building strong, lasting relationships between the UO, neighbors, and local governments through proactive communication and engagement. Check out the latest UO Community Connection newsletter above for updates on events and activities near campus, and visit our Community Relations page to learn more about current projects and resources available to our neighbors.
UO Advocates
UO Advocates: Join Us!
University of Oregon supporters have an effective way to engage with federal, state and local elected officials about legislation that affects the university and students. UO Advocates is a one-stop-shop digital tool alumni and all fans of the UO 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.