Education
SOU recognized as “First-gen Forward” institution
Southern Oregon University has been selected to be part of the 2022-23 cohort of First-gen Forward, a nationwide initiative to improve academic outcomes for first-generation college students. SOU will become one of about 300 higher education institutions to have received the designation, becoming eligible for professional development opportunities, community-building experiences and access to…
Read MoreSOU to offer Pacific Islander Studies course
(Ashland, Ore.) —Southern Oregon University will offer a course this spring on Pacific Islander Studies, as part of the university’s new Ethnic and Racial Studies Program. The course – ERS 399, Introduction to Pacific Islander Studies – will offer students the opportunity to learn about, and from, the Oceania and…
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Meet Dr. Rick Bailey, the New President of Southern Oregon University
Interview by Jim Teece I have proudly served on the SOU Foundation Board for over 20 years. Over those years I have had the pleasure of serving under 6 presidents. The SOU Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Rick Bailey, as the latest president for the university after an extensive national…
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SOU, Klamath Tribes sign memorandum
Southern Oregon University and the Klamath Tribes agreed this week to formalize their joint commitment to educational opportunities and access for members of the Klamath and other Native American tribes, and to offer programs that enable all students to appreciate the cultural and economic contributions of Oregon’s nine federally recognized…
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Richard J. Bailey, Jr., named president of Southern Oregon University
Richard J. Bailey, Jr., Ph.D., has been appointed as the next president of Southern Oregon University following an extensive national search and a unanimous vote today by the SOU Board of Trustees. Bailey has served as president of Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) in Espanola since October 2016, following a…
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A Passion for Innovation
Many Southern Oregonians are familiar with entrepreneurs Dena Matthews and Jim Teece. They have multiple businesses and maintain a very active role in the community, including enthusiastically supporting SOU. The couple’s recent gift will encourage innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial thinking. “I love entrepreneurs,” said Jim. “I love the idea of…
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SOU creative arts professor elected chair of Oregon Humanities board
Robert Arellano, a professor in the Oregon Center for the Arts at Southern Oregon University, was elected board chair for Oregon Humanities on Oct. 16. As the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Oregon Humanities’ mission “connects people and communities through conversation, storytelling and participatory programs to inspire understanding and…
Read MoreSOU offers new, accelerated option for bachelor’s degree plus MBA
The SOU School of Business has launched a new, accelerated option for its MBA program that will enable eligible students to earn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration in as little as four years, and save time and money on their educational pathway. “This is an opportunity for…
Read MoreSOU shifts for fall term to combat COVID variant
SOU President Linda Schott announced in a webinar with employees last week and in subsequent messages to students and employees that the university has changed course due to an ongoing surge of the COVID-19 delta variant and most classes will now be conducted remotely for at least the first few…
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SOU undergrad reaches for the stars with summer research
Think SOU senior-to-be Jack Diab was excited when his application was accepted for an internship this summer at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena? “I was over the moon (pun intended),” said the chemistry major from Ashland. Diab – who has a longstanding interest in all things NASA – filled out the JPL…
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Abigail Mercer of Creswell, Oregon is one of 3 $10,000 STEM Scholarship winners.
Navisite Announces Winners of Inaugural ‘Next Steminist’ Scholarship Program Supporting Young Women in STEM Each of the three winners will receive a $10,000 award to use towards their undergraduate STEM education Sept. 1, 2021 Navisite today announced the three winners of its Navisite’s Next Steminist scholarship program. In its inaugural year, the program…
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New SOU Cybersecurity Certificate to benefit students, employers
By Joe Mosley, Director of Community and Media Relationsmosleyj@sou.edu Southern Oregon University is addressing the pervasive issue of cyber criminals and a nationwide demand for workers trained to protect their organizations by offering a new certificate program in cybersecurity. The program allows both existing SOU students and mid-career adult learners…
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