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The CHC Post is your source of information for:

  • Latest news from the Honors College
  • Faculty, staff and student spotlights
  • Tips for navigating student life at the University of Oregon
  • Updates on what alumni are doing

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Latest stories from the CHC Post

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Senior Spotlight: Maddy DuQuette
Maddy DuQuette always tries to be thoughtful about how she responds to adversity. Her love of the English language – and more – has always buoyed her.
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Senior Spotlight: Sebastián Ibáñez Sanhueza
From translating for patients at a free clinic to researching long COVID in youth, Sebastián Ibáñez Sanhueza bridges language, culture, and science in his pursuit of equitable healthcare.
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Senior Spotlight: Nathan King
A creative writer, tutor and deeply thoughtful scholar of social science, Nathan King seeks out ways to connect with people who he thinks will change his mind.
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Senior Spotlight: Connor Lowery-North
Connor Lowery-North has charted an unconventional path through the entertainment industry. He’s the person with the details who can make things happen.
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Senior Spotlight: Victoreya McKissick
Victoreya McKissick wants to become a pediatrician because she wants to be like the doctors she had growing up. It comes from her own experience.
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Senior Spotlight: Harper McClain
Harper McClain excelled on the track at UO while juggling the heavy academic lift of being a human physiology major. She’ll continue competing next year while pursuing a master’s in bioengineering.
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Senior Spotlight: Cinthia Muñiz Sanchez
Cinthia Muñiz Sanchez has always been interested in how our brains shape our wellbeing. Her degree in neuroscience will lead her to a career in medicine, likely focused on pediatrics.
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Senior Spotlight: Devika Narendra
Devika Narendra is headed to law school with a lengthy list of accomplishments from her time in the CHC. Bet on her to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
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Senior Spotlight: Eleanor Potter
For Eleanor Potter, thinking about what’s best for her community drives her toward excellence. Her heart is always going to lead her in the direction of making a positive difference.
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Senior Spotlight: Maya Rios
Knowing a little bit about everything helps data scientist Maya Rios use visualizations to tell stories she believes will make a difference.
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Senior Spotlight: Haley Potter
Going to college has been an arduous journey for Haley Potter. But the Honors College graduate credits her academic regimen and the UO’s Indigenous community for helping her succeed.
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Senior Spotlight: Sofia Rodriguez Baquero
Sofia Rodriguez Baquero uses her affinities for journalism, finance and food to connect with others and promote understanding.
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Senior Spotlight: Audrey Saing
In the world of sports product design, Audrey Saing strives to work with underserved communities. In design, as in life, she centers people and then asks, "What do you need?"
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Senior Spotlight: Aubrey Welburn
Aubrey Welburn's work in healthcare accessibility has already enacted change for neurodiverse students. Next, they'll work to support autistic kids in ways they wish they'd benefited from growing up.
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CHC's Third Annual Three Minute Thesis Competition
The evening presented an ‘incredibly diverse array of projects’ by CHC students. Elliot Nopp, Camila Hess-Neustadt and Kyla Schmitt capture the top cash prizes in the event.
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Student Spotlight: Camila Hess-Neustadt
When it comes to being outdoors, CHC senior Camila Hess-Neustadt isn’t afraid to speak out and prompt change.
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Alumni Q&A: Joel Weber
From co-editing his high school paper to leading Bloomberg's innovative content strategy, Joel Weber's career has been defined by his ability to lead with collaboration as a priority.
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Staff Spotlight: Alyssa Travis
Alyssa Travis, the new event coordinator for the CHC, has spent years turning special occasions into ways to build community.
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Student Spotlight: Dylan Podrabsky
Through his research on housing and homelessness, CHC junior Dylan Podrabsky has determined that extending empathy to those who are less fortunate is an important part of helping solve the homelessness problem.
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The CHC has a new student advisory council
The 12 students will contribute ideas and leadership to help the Honors College flourish. Dean Carol Stabile and the students are working on plans to share with the CHC community.
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Alumni Q&A: Natalie Jacobsen
The 2010 CHC alum published her debut novel, “Ghost Train,” last year. We talked to her about how she developed her skills in communications to become an author.
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Alumni Spotlight: Adrianna Vaca-Navarro
The 2021 alum has spent her life fighting against a system that was built against people like her. Now, she is a law student working to help others in need.
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Student Spotlight: Dora Ho
The Clark Honors College junior is headed for a career in global health, and she wants to learn more about the world around her so she can give back to her community.
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Alumni Spotlight: Oliver Loreto
Recent Clark Honors College graduate Oliver Loreto has a number of passions, but his knack for creativity in bioengineering takes the cake.
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Student Spotlight: Olivia Black
CHC senior Olivia Black has always thrived when it comes to learning outside a traditional classroom. As she prepares to start a career in education, she wants to provide others with the opportunities she had in her life.