School of Art + Design News

In the studio and beyond, Amanda Wojick inspires students to see themselves as artists

Amanda Wojick, professor of art and co-chair of sculpture in the Department of Art, has been awarded a Herman Award for Specialized Pedagogy from the UO Office of the Provost in recognition of Wojick’s critical insight, creative curiosity, and dedication to her students.

Flourishing by Art: student project brings strategic goal to life

The university has made it a strategic priority to help everyone at the UO to flourish. Leaders are working collaboratively to create conditions university-wide that foster well-being, belonging and growth. The goal is to empower each and every person — students, staff and faculty — to reach their potential. To thrive. Read more about how UO is helping art to flourish in this new feature.

Clark Honors College and Product Design Senior Audrey Saing Looks to Level the Playing Field

Product Design '25 graduate Audrey Saing is drawn to the product design field because it lets her apply research in a hands-on way. Read more about her journey through the program.

Creating extraordinary things for everyday life

For 2025 graduate Eli Mikiten, product design means helping people stay active and live better.

Colin Ives Wins Sustainability Award for Innovation and Impact

Colin Ives's work was recognized by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. This particular Sustainability Award recognizes a UO project whose innovations were developed in the course of UO research and are now offered as publicly available products or services that improve sustainability. For more information, watch Ives's video on Youtube!