University of Portland

Profileuniversity.com - University of Portland is a private Catholic university located in Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1901, this university was originally named Columbia University, after the nearby river, and was given its current name in the 1930s. University of Portland is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross.Through six colleges and schools owned, including Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. School of Business Administration, Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering, School of Education, School of Nursing, and the College of Arts & Sciences, University of Portland offers a variety of majors studies with various academic degree programs in it.Many unique and historic building that stands on the university campus, and one of the iconic buildings and the pride of the university is the Bell Tower, a landmark building with a 100-foot structure. That rings its 14 bells daily. In addition to the Bell Tower which is characteristic of the university, members of the University of Portland also be recognized through the official school colors, purple and white.Not only provide academic activities, the University of Portland also has provided a wide range of non-academic activities through the organization or sororities. One of the active organizations are much favored by students of Portland is a sports club, complete with a variety of amenities. Teams or athletes University of Portland, known as the mascot of the Pilots, compete with sports teams from other universities to be the best in NCAA Division I competition and the West Coast Conference.