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SOU’s future is something to be excited aboutAugust 4, 2026 - 11:29 am
SOU finalizes Vitality Plan for institutional transformationJuly 22, 2026 - 12:03 pm
Economic impact report sees SOU as key resourceJuly 20, 2026 - 3:44 pm
SOU offers respite from wildfire smokeJuly 20, 2026 - 3:39 pm
Capstone students build energy dashboardJuly 8, 2026 - 10:03 am
Cultural items transferred from SOULA to TribeJuly 6, 2026 - 1:03 pm
Funding for I-5 wildlife crossing gets green lightJuly 1, 2026 - 2:26 pm
SOU Native students bring voices to Oregon CapitolJune 23, 2026 - 9:45 am
SOU celebrates 100th CommencementJune 15, 2026 - 12:13 pm
JPR reporters honored with journalism awardsJune 8, 2026 - 2:44 pm
SOU students win best poster at high speed computing symposiumJune 1, 2026 - 2:18 pm
Campus community’s student worker appreciationMay 29, 2026 - 9:15 am
SOU receives third Tree Campus USA designation
/in SOU NewsNEWS 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
/in SOU NewsNEWS 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
/in SOU NewsANNOUNCEMENT 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 […]
SOU in the News: Jan. 9 to 22
/in SOU in the NewsMedia coverage and relevant mentions of Southern Oregon University for the most recent week SOU student, alumni, faculty and staff news and features Daily Tidings • Evalyn Hansen • USA • Jan 23 Using acting craft to change people’s lives: Simone Stewart, office manger of SOU’s Small Business Development Center, is interviewed on acting Herald […]
The Farm at SOU to have “farm mentor” for five-month appointment
/in SOU NewsNEWS BRIEF (online at https://goo.gl/HUog5W) (Ashland, Ore.) — The Farm at SOU will have a new staff member from March through August – a “farm mentor” who will be employed by AmeriCorps and will help inspire a generation of ecologically committed leaders to live and work sustainably. The farm mentor will work full-time for five […]
SOU’s groundbreaking football coach passes away at age 64
/in SOU NewsNEWS RELEASE (online at https://goo.gl/AUgWAO) (Ashland, Ore.) — Craig Howard, the head football coach who raised the bar at Southern Oregon University and earned the love of his team for the family culture he instilled, passed away Thursday night in his home. He was 64. The Howard family has asked for privacy but will announce services in […]
SOU in the News: Dec. 28 to Jan. 8
/in SOU in the NewsMedia coverage and relevant mentions of Southern Oregon University for the most recent week SOU student, alumni, faculty and staff news and features Siskiyou Daily News • Danielle Jester • USA • Jan 5 Artist Profile: Roger Emerson, composer and arranger: Roger Emerson of Mount Shasta, who earned his bachelor’s degree from SOU, composes and arranges […]
Chief of staff for late State Sen. Alan Bates shifts to SOU government relations
/in SOU NewsNEWS RELEASE (online at https://goo.gl/IAIPcv) (Ashland, Ore.) — Julie McFadden, who served most recently as chief of staff to the late State Sen. Alan Bates, has been hired to serve as Southern Oregon University’s liaison with state and federal lawmakers. She began work at the university on Monday. As SOU’s new Director of Government Relations, […]
SOU in the News: Dec. 20 to 27
/in SOU in the NewsMedia coverage and relevant mentions of Southern Oregon University for the most recent week SOU student, alumni, faculty and staff news and features TeenVogue Magazine • Emma Sarran Webster • USA • Dec 27 How to manage college applications stress: Ian Parent, associate director of admission at SOU, joins experts from around the country in […]
SOU small business leader to address entrepreneurs
/in SOU NewsNEWS BRIEF (online at https://goo.gl/A5DpTF) (Medford, Ore.) — Going up? Three easy steps to creating an elevator speech – a brief pitch to sell yourself to clients – will be outlined on Thursday, Jan. 12, when Simone Stewart of Southern Oregon University’s Small Business Development Center addresses the Women Entrepreneurs of Southern Oregon. Stewart will […]