Disability Studies

An Oregon literary magazine finds new life in the digital age

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DISABILITY STUDIES, ENGLISH — After several years on hiatus, the Northwest Review has relaunched as an independent, nonprofit digital magazine produced in partnership with the University of Oregon. Jefferson Public Radio interviewed editor-in-chief and instructor Brian Trapp about the relaunch.

CAS 2026 Commencement Highlights

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Highlights from the June 15 University of Oregon College of Arts and Sciences commencement ceremonies at Autzen Stadium and Matthew Knight Arena.

My twin brother was disabled, but I don't consider myself a 'glass child'

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DISABILITY STUDIES — Brian Trapp, the director of disability studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the author of the novel "Range of Motion" and essays found in Longreads, Kenyon Review, Southern Review and Brevity. This essay is about his experience growing up as a twin whose brother had cerebral palsy.

Everyone Loves to Hate the Joker

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COMICS AND CARTOON STUDIES, DISABILITY STUDIES, ENGLISH - What makes the comic book villain the Joker such a popular antagonist for Batman? It’s one of many questions Professor Elizabeth Wheeler examines in her latest research paper, “The Joker’s Shifting Face: Eighty Years of Mad History in Batman and American Culture.”

Perfect Circle Theater boldly goes where everyone is welcome

ENGLISH, DISABILITY STUDIES — The University of Oregon’s Perfect Circle Theater is debuting its newest production, “Disabling Reality,” June 7 and 8. It’s a bold, imaginative performance created by and for a truly inclusive community. According to a few of the creative minds behind the production, the goal of Perfect Circle Theater is to create an inclusive community where people with disabilities and their allies can work together as peers.

Exploring Identity in CAS

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DISABILITY STUDIES, JUDAIC STUDIES - Students who come to CAS seeking a degree often find something even greater: themselves. Discover how an identity-focused major or minor can lead to a fulfilling career.

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