The Department of Landscape Architecture (UOLA) at the College of Design has a reason to celebrate. The department was recently allocated space to operate the “Overlook Outdoor Instructional Area” over the next five years. “Overlook” refers to both the Willamette River Natural Area Landscape Management Plan recommendation for a river viewpoint adjacent to the site, as well as the nationally awarded program which lies at the heart of the Fuller Initiative.

Dezeen had the opportunity to spotlight the 2023 European Cultural Center Architecture Biennale. Within the article, Dezeen explores the different ways that organizations around the world are looking to address the wicked problems of an uncertain climate future. Within their spotlight is included a brief look at the transpecies design exhibit by the University of Oregon's College of Design.

The School of Architecture & Environment (SAE) and the Department of Landscape Architecture both have a cause for celebration as four Oregon Design Ducks (ODD or ODDucks) have earned awards courtesy of the Oregon Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA).  ASLA awarded four Landscape Architecture students honor and merit awards for "being truly outstanding in their program." According to ASLA, the following quartet has "demonstrated the highest level of academic scholarship and of accomplishments in skills related to the art and technology of landscape architec