Research
Chemistry team wins $1.2 million grant to study wildfire smoke
October 6, 2026Dr. Elena Vasquez and four undergraduate researchers will measure how smoke changes air quality in mountain towns.
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Big ideas. Brighter days.
Stories from Tumble Falls and beyond
Research breakthroughs, student achievements, and the everyday moments that make Tumbleberry home. Here is what is new this fall.
Research and discovery
From the lab bench to the ridge
Academics
Hollis Library opens the Ridgeline Map Archive reading room
September 15, 2026More than 4,000 historic maps of the Ridgeline Mountains are now open to students and the public.
Research
Mapping the Tumble River, one sample at a time
September 8, 2026Twelve Field Semester students collected water samples every half mile from the headwaters to downtown Tumble Falls.
Campus life
Traditions, teams and everyday moments
Bears cross country sweeps Cascade Conference titles
October 16, 2026Both Tumbleberry teams won their conference championships on home trails in Evergreen Grove, a first for the program.
AthleticsFirst alumni Homecoming draws more than 1,100 to campus
October 13, 2026Graduates from the Class of 2026 returned to lead the Summit Sunrise hike and cheer on the Bears at Bear Field.
AlumniLantern Walk returns with a new route along the Tumble River
October 2, 2026This year's Lantern Walk starts on the central lawn and ends with music at the Tumble River Footbridge.
Campus LifeBerry Harvest brings in a record 18 tons
September 29, 2026More than 900 student volunteers picked fruit for dining halls and the Tumble Falls food bank.
Campus LifeLargest first-year class arrives for Bear Camp
August 24, 20261,912 new Bears from 44 states and 27 countries kicked off the year with five days of orientation.
Campus LifeNews by topic
- Research and discoveryGrants, labs, and student research projects.
- AcademicsNew programs, faculty achievements, and accreditation news.
- Campus lifeTraditions, clubs, housing, and student stories.
- Bears athleticsScores, schedules, and athlete spotlights.
- Alumni and givingAlumni stories and campaign milestones.
- EventsLectures, performances, and what is coming up on campus.
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