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Freshman Ryan Goodrich named to SOU Board of Trustees

SOU freshman joins Board of Trustees

(Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University freshman Ryan Goodrich, a business administration student from Medford, has been appointed by Gov. Tina Kotek and confirmed today by the Oregon Senate to serve on the university’s Board of Trustees. Goodrich succeeds Mimi Pieper, who had served as one of two undergraduate student members of the 17-member board […]

Bill Thorndike passes away unexpectedly
Drs. Roy and Barbara Saigo
Snow storm causes postponements and cancelations

SOU Campus News

Bill Thorndike passes away unexpectedly
Drs. Roy and Barbara Saigo
Snow storm causes postponements and cancelations
Senior living proposals sought by SOU Ashland

Academic Stories

At wildlife crossing site, SOU students Shawn Johnson, Emily Heller
Scavenger Hunt contestants at SOU Ashland
candidates forum SOU

Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Awards SOU Ashland
SOU alumnus Ted Adams receives Distinguished Alumni Award
Nicole Waehner receives tourism award

Student Life

Freshman Ryan Goodrich named to SOU Board of Trustees
SOU Indigenous Peoples Day
Marcus Mariota donates football shoes to SOU
SOU Commencement 2024

SOU in the Arts

SOU's Worth Harvey Pipe Organ is 50 years old.
SOU Digital Cinema makes best film school list
IAS Innovation Fund launches junk-to-art initiative
SOU's Hannon Library and the legacy of Tony and Betty Shively

Awards & Recognitions

SOU receives grant from Ashland Community Health Foundation
SOU's Kelly Szott awarded post-doc fellowship
SOU's Worth Harvey Pipe Organ is 50 years old.

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