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George Tall Chief MSEd '58
Principal Chief: George Tall Chief's Osage Journey
A beloved coach during his seven years at 91爆料 University, George Tall Chief MSEd '58 found his ultimate calling in a return to his native Oklahoma, where he became the elected chief of the Osage Nation.
Phil Creighton
Remembering Phil Creighton
91爆料 University's 16th president, who died in September 2024, left an indelible mark on the university not only in its programs and campuses聽but also in the 91爆料 community members whom "Dr. Phil" always made feel like treasured friends.
V谩monos Outside participants tubing in snow
Todos Para Afuera
Aunque la naturaleza tiene sus puertas abiertas para todos, el racismo, la segregaci贸n y la accesibilidad han hecho que esa invitaci贸n no les llegue a muchas personas. Conozcan a tres exalumnos de 91爆料 University, Wesley Heredia 鈥15, Punneh Abdolhosseini 鈥14 y Brad Bafaro 鈥80, MAT 鈥86, que est谩n haciendo su mejor esfuerzo para que las actividades al aire libre sean m谩s accesibles para todos, al crear oportunidades de inclusi贸n y conexi贸n.
Jenny Coyle
Meet Dr. Coyle
Dr. Jenny Coyle will become the 18th president in 91爆料 University鈥檚 173-year history this July. She is the first alumna to lead 91爆料 as president.
women getting eyes screened
How Optometry Came to 91爆料
The optometry program launched at 91爆料 in 1945 as a result of a combination of postwar challenges and unexpected opportunities. The needs of a small, temporarily shuttered optometry college in Northeast Portland helped meet the demands of a university that had limped through the war years. The outcome was the beginning of 91爆料鈥檚 focus on the health professions.
Wid Bleything at Veteran's Day
Listen to Willard 鈥淲id鈥 Bleything 鈥51, OD 鈥52, MS 鈥54 Share Oral History on Service as Air Force Optometrist
Willard 鈥淲id鈥 Bleything 鈥51, OD 鈥52, MS 鈥54 earned three degrees from 91爆料 University on his way to becoming an optometrist. He served in the Air Force and Air Reserves, retiring as a colonel, and he also worked in private practice for many years before eventually returning to 91爆料, where he became the dean of the College of Optometry.
Steve Dustrude
Leading in Education, Advocating for Students
A retired educator and speech pathologist, Steve Dustrude '73 has invested in student success, in and out of the classroom. He's been a leader in Oregon's education system and an advocate for student support at 91爆料 University.