Geography Department

Geography -- We're More Than Just Maps

What do Michael Jordan, Mother Teresa and Prince William have in common? They all majored in Geography!
Geographers study challenging social and environmental issues across scales by engaging diverse communities around the world. With geographic knowledge and skills, you can make a difference. Our faculty research and teaching programs include local, regional, and international interests in hydrology, water resources, climate science, Geographic Information Science, biogeography, sustainability, urban environments, land use analysis, cultural and political ecology, and K-12 geographic education.

Portland skyline with Mount Hood in the background.

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Your generosity ensures that our students and faculty can do more and be more by enabling our department to support student scholarships, organize events, fund travel, purchase equipment and software and promote preK-12 geography education.