Welcome Alumni! This is your home base to get the latest College of Education news, learn about upcoming events, and be a part of our alumni community.
Let us know what you've been up to!
We love to hear from COE alumni at all points in their careers.
Our alumni make an incredible difference in the world, and your experiences help shape the future of the College of Education. Let us know what you’ve been up to since graduating. We’re excited to share your achievements and keep you connected to our community.
Stories may be shared on the COE website, social media channels, or in future alumni newsletters.
Meet Emily Temple Johnson
FHS gave me a grounding in professional competencies and systems thinking that has shaped every role I’ve held since. I’ve rested on that foundation as a parent, a youth pastor, a middle school teacher, a nonprofit leader, and now in my work back at the University of Oregon in the Center for Childhood Safety and Wellbeing.
Our Alumni in the News
October 26, 2026
How a UO COE Alum is helping educate children half a world away
Originally trained as a teacher in Myanmar, EPOL Alum Thu Ta earned a master’s degree at the University of Oregon and later settled near the Thai-Myanmar border. There, he partnered with Dr. May Cho Cho Myint to train teachers to better support children affected by war and disrupted education.
October 23, 2026
UO's Newest Future Steward: Doctoral Student Brandie Chavez, MEd, '25
Brandie Chavez, MEd '25 (curriculum and teaching), a doctoral student in educational leadership and recipient of UO's Division of Graduate Studies Future Steward award, brings a related focus on the role of education in sustaining Indigenous knowledge and community values.
October 2, 2026
Alum Nate Jackson wins Oregon Lottery Teacher of the Year honor
Willamette High School teacher Nate Jackson, UOTeach ’22, has been named an Oregon Lottery Regional Teacher of the Year. Since 2019, he has inspired students through American Studies and Black Studies, supported the school’s Black Student Union, and expanded opportunities for students to explore history, culture, and future possibilities.
September 7, 2026
25 administrators step into new roles in Eugene, Springfield schools
As schools across Eugene and Springfield welcome new leadership for the 2026-27 school year, we're proud to see 11 University of Oregon College of Education alumni among the 25 principals, assistant principals, and district leaders stepping into new roles.
Stay up to date with what’s happening with fellow College of Education alumni.
Stay Connected
Once a Duck, always a Duck—and at the College of Education, we’re a tight-knit flock. Now more than ever, we need to strengthen our ties and maintain our network. Here are a few ways to keep informed about what's happening at the COE and stay in touch with fellow alumni.
Be a Changemaker!
The Dean’s Academic Venture Fund (DAVF) at the UO College of Education provides flexible and expendable funding to support the dean’s priorities. It allows the college to invest in new academic programming, fund critical needs around student and faculty success, and seize opportunities as they arise.
Career Resources
Oregon Career Information System (Oregon CIS)
Oregon CIS, a research and outreach unit of the College of Education, provides career information and planning tools to Oregonians. Oregon CIS includes 600+ careers, 4,900+ education and training programs in Oregon, and 4,700+ scholarships. Tools you can use for lifelong career planning include the SKILLS Assessment (identify transferable skills), Career Bio (online master résumé) and LearningExpress Library (online practice tests and more). Oregon CIS offers free access to all alumni residing in Oregon. Alumni in other states should check the intoCareers network for similar systems in their states.
Sign Into Oregon CIS as Guest*
*Sign up using the guest username: yellowducks & password: GoDucks1
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Get started on your Career Readiness Flight Path by joining the career community made just for UO students and alumni!
Gain experience through part-time jobs on and off campus, internships, fellowships, and volunteer opportunities. Discover career opportunities relating to your major, interests and skills for your next destination after graduation.
Career Opportunities at UO
The University of Oregon strives to catalyze a new era of creativity and discovery by attracting the best and most diverse talent. We pursue qualified, career-minded individuals who contribute to UO's quest to be one of the nation's top universities.
