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- SOU earns 10th Tree Campus designationMarch 25, 2024 - 1:02 pm
- SOU receives support from legislatureMarch 12, 2024 - 9:10 am
- SOU Raiders make a big splash for Special OlympicsMarch 5, 2024 - 12:36 pm
- Four SOU actors take the stage at Oregon Shakespeare FestivalMarch 4, 2024 - 2:59 pm
- Former University of Portland administrator to become SOU’s top academic leaderFebruary 26, 2024 - 2:35 pm
- Raider Educator Day with SOU’s School of EducationFebruary 20, 2024 - 8:54 am
- Xanadu: Greek Gods, scrunchies, roller skatesFebruary 13, 2024 - 1:30 pm
- Career policy advocate takes on government relations position with SOUFebruary 13, 2024 - 8:44 am
- Four appointed to SOU Board of TrusteesFebruary 12, 2024 - 12:44 pm
- SOU counseling program expanding to address statewide needFebruary 6, 2024 - 9:11 am
- SOU successfully shifts to innovative core information systemFebruary 5, 2024 - 10:49 am
- SOU Institute for Applied Sustainability celebrates with Innovation Fund kickoffJanuary 30, 2024 - 12:05 pm
Patridge hired as SOU general counsel
/in Campus News, LeadershipRob Patridge, who has held several high-profile professional and public service positions throughout Oregon, has been hired following a nationwide search to become Southern Oregon University’s in-house attorney. He will begin work as SOU’s general counsel on Dec. 5. “Rob’s varied legal career has been punctuated by innovation and leadership, guiding his clients through situations […]
John Johnstin named director of student activities and Stevenson Union
/in Campus NewsSOU has a new director of student activities and the Stevenson Union. Dean of Students Carrie Vath, Ph.D., is happy to introduce John Johnstin (he/him) to the campus community. John was selected following an in-depth search that included several strong candidates. “The search committee was impressed with John’s experience, ideas and collaborative style,” Vath said. […]
“Campus Climate” put to the test at SOU
/in Campus NewsSouthern Oregon University’s Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion conducted a campus-wide “Climate Survey” last May to assess the attitudes, perceptions and experiences of students, faculty and staff related to EDI programming and initiatives. The survey findings revealed that respondents generally felt more satisfied than not with SOU’s overall climate of equity, diversity and inclusion. […]
SOU to expand solar power, move toward energy independence
/in Campus News, Leadership, Press Releases(Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Oregon Department of Energy to expand solar power production on campus, in the next step toward its ambitious goal of becoming the first college or university in the U.S. to generate 100 percent of the electricity used on campus. The […]
SOU commemoration of Indigenous Peoples Day returns as in-person event
/in Campus News, Press Releases(Ashland, Ore.) — The annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at Southern Oregon University is returning as an in-person event on Monday, Oct. 10. Indigenous Peoples Day amplifies Indigenous voices and celebrates the historic, cultural and contemporary presence of Indigenous peoples and Tribal Nations, who have persevered in the protection of Indigenous rights and cultural sovereignty, […]
March with SOU at SOPride
/in Campus NewsThe annual SOPride celebration and parade returns to Ashland this weekend, Oct. 7 to 9, following a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. Southern Oregon University and the Social Justice and Equity Center invite all SOU students, staff, faculty and their families to march together in the SOU parade entry. Showing up for queer […]
Former SOU administrator and consultant appointed to Board of Trustees
/in Campus News, Leadership, Press Releases(Ashland, Ore.) — Liz Shelby, who retired from Southern Oregon University after serving as director of government relations and chief of staff, and lobbyist and government relations consultant Iris Maria Chávez have both been appointed by Gov. Kate Brown and confirmed today by the Oregon Senate to serve on the university’s Board of Trustees. They will […]
SOU prepares for strategic realignment to solidify financial future
/in Campus News, Leadership, Press Releases(Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University President Rick Bailey announced to employees today an emerging plan to address an outdated financial model that has left SOU and many other public higher education institutions relying too heavily on tuition revenue to balance their budgets. According to Bailey, the work over the next several months will be […]
Lithia & GreenCars pledge historic commitment, set SOU’s philanthropic bedrock
/in Campus News, Press Releases(Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University and Medford-based Lithia Motors have announced a philanthropic partnership that will serve as the bedrock of future innovations at SOU. Lithia’s commitment exceeds $12 million and is the largest-ever single gift to the university. The contributions from Lithia Motors (NYSE: LAD) create the Lithia & GreenCars Momentum Fund, which […]
SOU’s launch of new operating platform underway
/in Campus News, Leadership, Press Releases(Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University has begun a phased launch of a new operational software platform that is expected to eventually save the university more than $750,000 in recurring costs each year. It will improve user experiences and modernize processes for both students and employees. SOU’s shift to the Workday platform – which will […]