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Who’s teaching at UP? Jacquie Van Hoomissen, Ph.D. Biology Professor
At the University of Portland, the professors live and breathe what they teach. Their classes will inspire you to think deeply, and their passion for teaching will inspire you to do more than you ever thought you could. The only thing that matches their commitment to advancing knowledge in their field is their commitment to helping you understand, learn, and grow. jacquie van hoomissen “One of the immeasurable yet
alejandro santana “One of the things I like most about
vital aspects of an education at the University of Portland
the University of Portland is that it has so many talented
is the sense of community that permeates every aspect of
professors who excel in both teaching and scholarship,
a student’s education. Not only is the sense of community
which is a great advantage for students. The professors
apparent in the typical places one would expect to find
really care about the academic and personal development
it, such as in living situations, it’s also apparent in all of
of their students. One thing I always want students in
our relationships. There are many students I’ve gotten
my classes to come away with is that they see how
to know very well during my time on campus, and I now
philosophy can help one live a better, more fulfilling life.
consider each of them important members of my personal
University of Portland professors want to make this kind of
community. We stay in contact, even though several of
impact on their students, and this makes UP a very special
them have graduated and moved on with their lives.
place to learn.”
Students here are not just a number, they are members of our community.”
Alejandro Santana, Ph.D. Philosophy Professor