PathwayOregon 2024 Report UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
To my fellow Ducks,
As we celebrate PathwayOregon’s fifteenth year, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support of this vital program. Your generosity has profoundly impacted the lives of our students, and we are incredibly thankful for your commitment.
Since its inception, PathwayOregon has opened doors to higher education for more than 9,000 students at the University of Oregon. By alleviating the burden of tuition and fees, you have empowered these talented individuals to pursue their dreams and achieve their academic goals. Since the program’s inception, more than $62.7 million from generous donors like you have transformed the lives of Oregon’s brightest students who once thought a college degree was out of reach. An entire generation of Ducks has had the opportunity to chart their own course with your support behind them.
In addition to financial assistance, PathwayOregon offers personalized academic advising, a vital ingredient to helping students navigate university life and stay on track for graduation. This additional support is having real, tangible impact on student success: This year, the second-year retention rate for the fall 2022–23 cohort of Pathway students has surpassed that of their non-Pathway peers.
With a retention rate of 87.3 percent compared to 86.7 percent for non-Pathway students, our PathwayOregon students are proving their resilience and determination. These students are more likely to be first generation, lower income, and/or from rural areas, all of which contribute to a higher likelihood of pausing their education or dropping out altogether. Given these demographic realities, seeing this cohort continue on at rates similar to, or even above, their non-Pathway counterparts is a significant achievement worth celebrating.
PathwayOregon benefits not only the program participants, but the University of Oregon as a whole. Pathway enables our students to more fully engage in their studies and participate in campus life, and our community is richer, more vibrant, and more equitable for it. As a supporter, you are breaking down financial barriers to help create opportunities that transcend economic limitations. Your philanthropy inspires us all and highlights the transformative power of education.
As we reflect on the past fifteen years of PathwayOregon, we are filled with gratitude for your partnership in this remarkable journey. Your generosity has paved the way for countless success stories and has instilled hope in the hearts of our students. Together, we are making a lasting impact on their lives and the future of our great institution.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Jim Brooks Interim Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management
