November 6, 2014 (Ashland, Ore.) — Many fire scientists would like Smokey Bear to hang up his prevention motto in favor of tools like thinning and prescribed burns. These tools can manage the severity of wildfires while allowing them to play their natural role in certain ecosystems. A new international research review, led by Max […]
November 5, 2014 (Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an accounting option has been ranked No. 12 in the nation for affordability among online bachelor’s degree programs in accounting, according to Accounting Degree Review (ADR). According to ADR, more than 80 regionally accredited colleges and universities with online […]
November 4, 2014 (Ashland, Ore.) — As part of an ongoing effort to become 100 percent carbon neutral by 2050, Southern Oregon University is considering replacing its existing natural gas-fired steam boilers with a biomass cogeneration facility that would provide the University’s main campus with heat while producing electricity that could be sold back into […]
Daily Tidings – Count Me In Campaign Raises $210,000: https://www.dailytidings.com/article/20141024/NEWS/141029889/0/SEARCH Salem Statesman Journal – Was it Worth 20 Months and $20,000? (Editorial on MiM program): https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/opinion/columnists/dick-hughes/2014/10/26/management-program-sou-worth-months/17942571/ The Siskiyou – Meet Your President: https://siskiyou.sou.edu/2014/10/27/meet-your-president/ Daily Tidings – Senator Merkley Brings Campaign to SOU: https://www.dailytidings.com/article/20141029/NEWS/141029830/0/SEARCH Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Orie Melvin’s Apology Called a Non-Apology (Dr. Edwin Battistella […]
October 31, 2014 (Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University is pleased to announce that CORE, the University’s Collegiate Recovery Program has been awarded a $2,500 grant to assist students in recovery from substance use disorders and other addictive behaviors. The grant was awarded through Transforming Youth Recovery, a nonprofit organization founded in 2013. The grant […]
Mail Tribune – SOU Interim President Leads in a Different Path (Editorial): https://www.mailtribune.com/article/20141020/NEWS/141029962/101077/BIZ Mail Tribune – Free Speech Follow Up: https://www.mailtribune.com/article/20141021/NEWS/141029945 Justmeans.com – Climate Neutral Business Network and Bonneville Environmental Foundation Announce Innovative Greenhouse Gas Reductions Among 11 US College and Universities: https://www.justmeans.com/press-release/climate-neutral-business-network-and-bonneville-environmental-foundation-announce 30 Most Affordable Online Bachelor’s Degrees in Accounting: https://www.accounting-degree.org/most-affordable-online-bachelors-degrees-in-accounting/ Mail Tribune – […]
October 24, 2014 (Ashland, Ore.) — The Southern Oregon University Foundation’s ‘Count Me In’ campaign for student scholarships was a great success, raising more than $210,000 for the SOU Scholarship. More than 400 alumni, faculty, staff, students and community members participated in the 100-hour campaign. “The Count Me In campaign really brought the community together […]
Portland Business Journal (Sustainable Business Oregon) – Green Campus Efforts Puts Oregon College in Line for a Coveted Honor: https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/blog/sbo/2014/10/green-campus-efforts-puts-oregon-college-in-line.html?ed=2014-10-14&ana=e_sbo&u=smOE3rOMMYS07coGkaY6FBoxuro&t=1413318502 Campus Reform – University Threatens Students Passing Out US Constitution: https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=5970 Mail Tribune – SOU Free Speech Issue Makes Headlines: https://www.mailtribune.com/article/20141016/NEWS/141019704/101036/NEWS KTVL – Free Speech Issue: https://www.ktvl.com/shared/news/top-stories/stories/ktvl_free-speech-zone-at-sou-14353.shtml KDRV – Free Speech Issue: https://www.kdrv.com/sou-students-make-free-speech-demands/ KOBI – […]
October 15, 2014 (Ashland, Ore.) — Four alumni of Southern Oregon University were honored during the fifth annual President’s Dinner Oct. 15 at the Inn at the Commons in Medford. In addition to being a venue for recognizing outstanding alumni, this year’s President’s Dinner also launched the SOU Foundation’s “Count Me In” campaign to raise […]
October 13, 2014 (Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University is pleased to announce that it has been named a finalist for the Campus Sustainability Case Study Award, given annually by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). SOU is being considered for the award for its project, “Creating a Living and […]