Farewell, Annalynn! Hello, Nylah!

By Nylah Winchester, junior English major and Annalynn Mueller, senior English major

Nylah Winchester, the incoming English program blogger interviews Annalynn Mueller, the current blogger about her time as an English major and her experience blogging over the past two years. Annalynn then introduces Nylah and welcomes her into the role of blogging.

SOU MBA student places in top percentile on nationwide test

SOU student Calli Pelkey, a participant in SOU’s Online MBA Program, has earned a remarkable distinction – placing in the top 1% nationwide on the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Major Field Test for master of business administration programs.

Allie Sipe ’17, Housing Attorney in Legal Aid

By Annalynn Mueller, English Major

Allie Sipe, a 2017 graduate of SOU’s English program, now works as a housing attorney in a legal aid organization. She shares her experience at SOU, prior work experience, and how she impacts her community through her work.

Melodías en Movimiento: La Magia de la Marimba en Abril

El Ensamble de Percusión de SOU Brilla en una Dinámica Presentación con la Banda de Steel Drums Maraval Rd. el 29 de Abril de 2025. (Reading Available in both English and Spanish)

Oregon Caves National Monument EcoAdventure

On October 28th, 2024, Captain Leslie Eldridge led about 20 SOU students on a day-long adventure to the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve.

Brystan Strong ‘13, Programs Coordinator for Jackson County Library Services

By Annalynn Mueller, English Major

SOU English program alum, Brystan Strong now works as Programs Coordinator for Jackson County Library Services. She shares her insights about her job, about librarianship in general, and advice on how readers can support their local libraries.

Unorthodox path: recent SOU graduate bound for Oxford

This story is featured on SOU News. Learn about Taran Cross and the success he found, despite dropping out of college in 2007.

Being an Honors Scholar Athlete. The Best Decision I’ve Ever Made.

Keeley Wright’s story of being an SOU Honors student, as well as an athlete on the SOU Women’s basketball team.

SOU students assist with faculty-led field research in Sunriver, Oregon

Dr. Ashley Robart studies the reproductive ecology of fish, specifically three-spined stickleback, to expand the field aspect of her research.

The Adventure of Writing: A Look into Holly Searcy’s Author Journey

By Annalynn Mueller, English Major

Holly Searcy, 2009 English and Creative Writing Major, has always loved to read and recently harnessed that passion into becoming a fantasy author. She shares her path, process, hopes for readers, and advice for aspiring authors.