University of Oregon Hosts Eugene Regional Competition of the 2025 Oregon Civics Bee

The University of Oregon is hosting the Eugene regional competition of the 2025 Oregon Civics Bee, a statewide civics competition for middle school students.

Part of the National Civics Bee initiative, the program challenges Oregon’s 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to engage in their communities, deepen their understanding of American democracy, and propose solutions to local issues.

Student finalists were selected based on original essays identifying a community problem and proposing a solution rooted in founding principles and civic virtues. At the Eugene event, these finalists will compete in a quiz-style round and present their ideas to a panel of judges. Top performers will advance to the state finals in Salem this spring, with the state winner earning a spot in the National Civics Bee Championship in Washington, DC this fall.

The Oregon Civics Bee is presented by Oregon Business & Industry, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and U.S. Bank.

About the Oregon Civics Bee
After a successful inaugural run in 2024, the Oregon Civics Bee – part of the National Civics Bee – is returning in 2025. This civics competition encourages Oregon middle-schoolers to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Participating 6th, 7th and 8th graders will flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. The winner of the state bee will be invited to Washington, D.C., to compete in the National Civics Bee Championship in fall 2025. The Oregon Civics Bee is presented by U.S. Bank and brought to you by Oregon Business & Industry in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.