May 2, 2026 | Assistant Professor for Sports Leadership & Management Roc Rochon spoke with OPB about the launch of the WNBA's Portland Fire in a city known for its political activism. "They're still pushing forward in ways that they can be who they are and to express who they are in a public manner."

Apr. 30, 2026 | Professor of Politics and Government Jules Boykoff is quoted by Time magazine of Saudi Arabia's investment in esports competitions. "...esports is the next frontier of big money."

Apr. 26, 2026 | Popular Science published an excerpt from Professor of Psychology's Heide Island latest book, Romp!: A Journey Through The Natural History of Otters and Why They Matter, explaining why play is much more than that for otters.

Apr. 25, 2026 | The Forest Grove News-Times previews the third annual Indigenous Student Alliance Powwow, which takes place on Saturday, May 2, inside the Stoller Center.

Apr. 20, 2026 | In an in-depth interview with Medical Economics, Associate Professor of Public Health Rebecca Schoon talked about the state of health care in Oregon and a recent study that looked into the human costs of profit-driven health care. Schoon is also on the board of directors for Health Care for All Oregon, which advocates for universal health care.

Apr. 17, 2026 | Becker's Dental + DSO Review singles out the addition of Pacific's Master of Dental Therapy program as one of six schools working to alleviate workforce shortages in dental.

Apr. 14, 2026 | The Forest Grove News-Times reports on Pacific University partnering with three local Rotary clubs to install a peace pole at the university's Hillsboro Campus. "These poles are visual reminders of peace designed to inspire unity among people of all cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds," said Blake Timm, Pacific's associate director of communications and an area governor for Rotary District 5100.

Apr. 9 , 2026 | KOIN-TV in Portland gives a salute to Ally Hammond '26, who was named the U.S. Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association Division III Athlete of the Week after running the fastest time in the division this season in the 100-meter hurdles at the March 28 Boxer Open.

Apr. 3, 2026 | KXL-FM in Portland spoke with Amy Coplen about the addition of Pacific's Master of Dental Therapy degree, which will help bridge gaps in oral care in rural and underserved communities.

Mar. 30, 2026 | Discussing the upcoming FIFA World Cup in North America with Miami's WSVN-TV, Professor of Politics and Government Jules Boykoff notes that drops in tourism in the U.S. could affect attendance at soccer's premier event. "Globally, this is the apex of excitement for men's soccer fans around the world. [But,] we're already seeing a sharp decrease in tourism coming into the United States."