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.
SOU English and Sociology & Anthropology Majors Attend the NYC Colleges and Communities Advocacy Institute
By Annalynn Mueller, English Major
SOU English major Connor Babbitt recently had the opportunity to attend the American Civil Liberties Union Conference with Sociology and Anthropology major Ally Grommes. Connor and Ally learned about how to engage in social-justice advocacy. They share their insight from the conference and give advice to people wanting to get involved in advocacy work.
Jahna Thompson: From Student to Scientist and Educator
Learn about Jahna Thompson’s journey from student to adjunct professor at Southern Oregon University, and challenges she faced.
Una reinterpretación única del clásico español Platero y yo por el músico Joel Alberto Garza
El profesor y percusionista Joel Alberto Garza visitó recientemente la Universidad del Sur de Oregón para ofrecer un concierto en el Music Recital Hall y dar dos clases para los estudiantes de Español y Música (Reading Available in both English and Spanish)
Advice and Inspiration from ELA Experts: SOU English Program Panel Presentation
By Annalynn Mueller, English Major
In December 2024, the SOU English program invited educators from across the valley to share their experiences teaching English language arts across grade levels. Through sharing their experiences and insight, they inspired students, faculty, and community members.
Lengua de Señas Americana en la Universidad del Sur de Oregón con Steve Wasserman
El profesor Steve Wasserman en la Universidad del Sur de Oregón habla sobre el programa de Lengua de Señas Americana (ASL) en SOU (Reading Available in both English and Spanish)
Literacy and Leadership in the Outdoors: Reflections from Time Spent with Adventure Risk Challenge
By Annalynn Mueller, English Major
This past summer, I had the opportunity to volunteer with Adventure Risk Challenge (ARC), a youth-development organization based in the Sierra mountain range, that teaches literacy alongside leadership and outdoor education. I got connected with ARC through SOU English professor Dr. Merrilyne Lundahl, who has been working closely with ARC for 9 years. Since her start with ARC, Merrilyne has been researching for the organization and is currently focusing on the impacts ARC has on students and staff that participate in the program.