University of Oregon breaks ground on $83 million Ballmer Institute expansion projectBy Tiffany Camhi (OPB)June 11, 2026 11:41 p.m.The new building on UO’s Portland campus will be home to the university’s workforce-based youth behavioral health program and serve as a research hub. 📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up