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SOU, RCC presidents kick off meeting of HB 4124 advisory groupNovember 10, 2026 - 12:36 pm
SOU students help protect Crater Lake’s rare Mazama newtsNovember 3, 2026 - 12:53 pm
SOU Theatre students build preschool play “sets”November 3, 2026 - 11:38 am
Battistella’s new book available next monthNovember 3, 2026 - 9:18 am
SOU showcases living laboratory at resilience summitOctober 26, 2026 - 3:09 pm
SOU launches largest-ever fundraising campaign with $100 million goalOctober 22, 2026 - 10:52 am
Survey seeks input on higher ed future in OregonOctober 20, 2026 - 12:45 pm
SOU undergrad Elliot Glenn gets hands-on cybersecurity experienceOctober 20, 2026 - 12:13 pm
Four SOU alumni to receive annual awardsOctober 20, 2026 - 11:38 am
SOU faculty members co-edit new book on conflict in creative industriesOctober 13, 2026 - 7:27 am
SOU takes first steps in Ghana relationshipsOctober 5, 2026 - 11:03 am
CRL Student Fellows program celebrates first yearOctober 5, 2026 - 5:17 am
SOU Student Life manager joins university’s Board of Trustees
/in Campus News, Press ReleasesNEWS RELEASE (Ashland, Ore.) — Janelle Wilson, who has served since 2005 in various Student Life positions at Southern Oregon University, has been appointed by Gov. Kate Brown and confirmed today by the Oregon Senate to serve on the university’s Board of Trustees. Wilson succeeds Joanna Steinman as the university’s non-faculty staff member on the […]
Linking Leadership: Join SOU’s newest leadership program
/in Student LifeSOU students can learn how to be leaders and gain an edge on their educational goals through the university’s newest leadership program, which is inviting students to sign up for required orientation sessions. Linking Leadership is a competency based program, which allows students to learn at their own pace and through methods that work best […]
Oregon State Senate candidate town hall meeting Oct. 11 at SOU Music Recital Hall
/in Campus NewsSouthern Oregon University and Jefferson Public Radio will host a town hall meeting with Oregon State Senate District 3 candidates Jessica Gomez and Jeff Golden at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, at the SOU Music Recital Hall. Excerpts from the town hall meeting will be broadcast on the Jefferson Exchange on Oct. 12 at […]
SOU News: Fresh news and information
/in Campus NewsSOU News (news.sou.edu) is the university’s new home for all timely and relevant news and information about the campus where its readers teach, learn and work. It is intended to serve as a truly comprehensive, go-to site for updates on the university, its programs and people. SOU News – produced by the university’s Marketing and […]
The Power of Art in the Political World
/in Alumni“It is possible to make a life in the arts and to live in the world of ideas as an intellectual,” says Bruce Guenther (’71) when reflecting on his 50-year career as a curator, artist and educator. For Guenther, who retired in 2014 after serving 14 years as chief curator for the Portland Art Museum, […]
Tyson Cooper, Mitchell Pinney voted conference players of the week
/in Student LifeSouthern Oregon University football player Tyson Cooper and men’s soccer player Mitchell Pinney have been voted conference players of the week, the Frontier and Cascade league offices announced Monday. Cooper was selected as the Frontier Defensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career following No. 3 SOU’s 27-0 win Saturday at Carroll (Montana). The all-conference […]
SOU Sustainability Council Accepting Applications
/in Campus NewsSouthern Oregon University’s Sustainability Council is accepting applications for the 2018-19 academic year. Students, staff and faculty all are welcome to apply. Those who are interested in serving may visit the Sustainability Council website to learn more about the Council’s charter, mission and goals, and to access an application for membership. This is an opportunity […]
Outlook is sunny for solar at SOU
/in Campus News, Press ReleasesNEWS RELEASE (Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University’s solar power prospects will become considerably brighter this fall, with the installations of three new photovoltaic arrays and a 57 percent increase in generating capacity. “It’s a unique and thrilling opportunity to have three solar arrays being installed this year, furthering SOU’s commitment to implementing sustainable solutions,” […]
Lithia/Raider Club Golf Shootout nets fundraising record
/in Campus NewsThe 28th annual Lithia/Raider Club Golf Shootout turned in another record outing last Thursday, bringing in over $450,000 to help SOU student-athletes. The tournament, held at the Rogue Valley Country Club in Medford, featured 54 fivesomes and sponsors. A record 24 companies reached out as major sponsors this year, with each contributing $12,500 to the […]
SOU’s annual Employee Health and Wellness Fair coming Sept. 26
/in Campus NewsSOU’s annual Employee Health and Wellness Fair will be presented from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26, downstairs at the Stevenson Union. The fair includes the university’s yearly flu shot clinic. Those who attend will be eligible for raffles, with various prizes provided by vendors at the event. All employees are encouraged […]