University of Portland Honored with Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose Classification
2024年7月22日 - 11:30PM
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University of Portland (UP) is one of the 25 U.S.
colleges and universities to receive the first Carnegie Leadership
for Public Purpose Classification, which recognizes institutions
committed to campus-wide efforts to advance leadership in pursuit
of public goods like justice, equity, diversity and liberty.
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University of Portland is one of 25
institutions nationwide to receive the inaugural Carnegie Elective
Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose. (Photo: Business
Wire)
This elective designation is awarded by the American Council on
Education (ACE), the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice
University, and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching.
University of Portland is one of five institutions in the West
Region selected in the inaugural 2024-2030 Carnegie Leadership for
Public Purpose cycle. UP is the only private university in the
Pacific Northwest among 15 private schools honored nationwide.
“Our city, our nation and our world yearn for leaders who pursue
justice, equity, diversity and liberty,” said University of
Portland President Robert D. Kelly, Ph.D. “For nearly 125 years, UP
has excelled at preparing students for lives of conscientious
leadership in their careers, communities and the broader society —
precisely the type of leaders our world needs. We accept this
special recognition with humble gratitude, and we look forward to
redoubling our efforts to prepare the next generation of leaders
who serve the greater good.”
In a joint announcement, the Carnegie Foundation, the Doerr
Institute and ACE accentuated UP’s “excellent alignment among
campus mission, culture, leadership, resources and practices that
support dynamic and noteworthy leadership for public purpose.”
“Congratulations to these pioneering recipients of the inaugural
Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose Classification,” said
Carnegie Foundation President Timothy F.C. Knowles. “These
institutions have demonstrated a relentless commitment to fostering
leaders dedicated to the pursuit of vital public goods. Students
from these institutions will undoubtedly shape a brighter future
for us all, upholding fundamental American values and advancing
opportunity for the nation.”
“We are delighted to receive the Carnegie Foundation's Elective
Classification in Leadership for Public Purpose because it
highlights the exceptional leadership education and development
initiatives across the University of Portland,” said Dave Houglum,
Ph.D., Director of Leadership and Leadership Professor of Practice.
“Receiving this honor underscores our dedication to nurturing
ethical leaders who make a positive impact locally, nationally and
globally."
Within days of receiving the Carnegie Leadership for Public
Purpose Classification, University of Portland earned a premier
4.5-star rating on Money magazine’s list of ‘The Best Colleges in
America—2024.’
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Dan Christopherson 503-943-8223 christod@up.edu