SOU News Archives

New director hired for SOU’s small business center

NEWS RELEASE (available online at https://goo.gl/4vVUdC) New director hired for SOU’s small business center (Medford, Ore.) — Marshall Doak, who has served previously with Oregon Small Business Development Center offices in Tillamook and Salem, began work today as director of Southern Oregon University’s SBDC office at the Higher Education Center in Medford. Doak served most […]

SOU in the News: Feb. 13 to March 5

Media coverage and relevant mentions of Southern Oregon University for the most recent week SOU student, alumni, faculty and staff news and features BroadwayWorld.com • News Desk • USA • Mar 4 Pioneer Theatre Company Plays in Palace Intrigue in KING CHARLES III: Guest director David Ivers holds a B.F.A. from Southern Oregon University and an M.F.A. from the University of Minnesota The […]

SOU: Groundbreaking at pavilion dedicated to “outrageous innovation”

NEWS RELEASE (online at https://goo.gl/qrn3Nn) (Ashland, Ore.) — A groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 9, will mark the start of construction on “Thalden Pavilion: dedicated to outrageous innovation in sustainability and the arts” – a cutting-edge, education and performance facility at The Farm of Southern Oregon University. A generous donation from Ashland […]

Climate action leader to discuss solutions at SOU talk

NEWS RELEASE (online at https://goo.gl/PT3tHz) (Ashland, Ore.) — KC Golden, a longtime leader in the U.S. climate action movement, will visit Southern Oregon University on March 9 for a talk that explores the need to turn a corner on the climate crisis and focus on solutions. His free presentation, “Climate solutions: We have met the […]

SOU in the News: Feb. 6-12

Media coverage and relevant mentions of Southern Oregon University for the most recent week SOU student, alumni, faculty and staff news and features Medford Mail Tribune • Teresa Thomas • Feb 12 ‘The man for the job’: Brent Barry, who earned his master’s degree in education from SOU, is named superintendent of the Phoenix-Talent School District The Siskiyou • Caroline Cabral […]

SOU recognized with Climate Leadership Award

NEWS RELEASE (online at https://goo.gl/Hz6vZs) (Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University is one of just six U.S. colleges and universities that will be recognized this week with Climate Leadership Awards at the 10th annual Presidential Climate Leadership Summit of the nonprofit organization Second Nature. SOU and three other colleges or universities will receive honorable mentions […]

SOU in the News: Jan. 23 to Feb. 5

Media coverage and relevant mentions of Southern Oregon University for the most recent week SOU student, alumni, faculty and staff news and features Daily Tidings • Joe Zavala • USA • Feb 5 Local author to release second book in series: Michael Niemann, an international studies professor at SOU, has followed up his academic writing […]

SOU receives third Tree Campus USA designation

NEWS RELEASE (Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University has received recognition for the third straight year as a “Tree Campus USA.” The Arbor Day Foundation honors select U.S. colleges and universities with the Tree Campus designation, based upon management of their urban forests and efforts to engage students and staff in conservation. SOU first received […]

SOU center offers free presentation on debt-reduction for businesses

NEWS BRIEF (online at https://goo.gl/Fp4J2Z) (Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University’s Small Business Development Center will offer a free presentation, “For Love & Money:  Reduce Debt and Increase Cash Flow in Your Business,” from 12:15 to 1:15 on Wednesday, Feb. 15, in Room 132 of the RCC/SOU Higher Education Center, at 101 S. Bartlett St., […]

Statement on immigration and support for all students

ANNOUNCEMENT The following statement was sent this morning from SOU President Linda Schott to all students, faculty and staff. Dear students and colleagues, Southern Oregon University is a place where diverse backgrounds intersect and where all members of our academic community are supported and respected – as are their thoughtfully shared views on any issues […]