Open Books, Fresh Pages, & New Possibilities

By Nylah Winchester, English Major

Nylah Winchester, this year鈥檚 English Program blog-writer, recounts her eventful summer vacation and details what she is excited about for the fall term. Nylah then introduces Emma Pearl Williams and Emily Jennings, two incoming English students, who are just as thrilled for their upcoming experiences.

Donaci贸n de arte mexicano al Programa de Espa帽ol transforma Central Hall

Inspirada por obras de arte donadas al programa de Espa帽ol y su relaci贸n con la clase, Revoluci贸n, Dictadura y Sociedad Latinoamericana, Daria Semco, estudiante de espa帽ol, cre贸 como proyecto final para la clase una exhibici贸n permanente de las obras. (Reading Available in both English and Spanish)

Tribal Nations Honors Scholars: Future Leaders in Healthcare

Meet Kiya Jackson and Tiana Gilliland: Two Native Students Changing the Future of Healthcare Through Leadership and Heart.

Farewell, Annalynn! Hello, Nylah!

By Nylah Winchester, junior English major and Annalynn Mueller, senior English major

Nylah Winchester, the incoming English program blogger interviews Annalynn Mueller, the current blogger about her time as an English major and her experience blogging over the past two years. Annalynn then introduces Nylah and welcomes her into the role of blogging.

SOU MBA student places in top percentile on nationwide test

SOU student Calli Pelkey, a participant in SOU鈥檚 Online MBA Program, has earned a remarkable distinction 鈥� placing in the top 1% nationwide on the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Major Field Test for master of business administration programs.

Allie Sipe 鈥�17, Housing Attorney in Legal Aid

By Annalynn Mueller, English Major

Allie Sipe, a 2017 graduate of SOU鈥檚 English program, now works as a housing attorney in a legal aid organization. She shares her experience at SOU, prior work experience, and how she impacts her community through her work.

Melod铆as en Movimiento: La Magia de la Marimba en Abril

El Ensamble de Percusi贸n de SOU Brilla en una Din谩mica Presentaci贸n con la Banda de Steel Drums Maraval Rd. el 29 de Abril de 2025. (Reading Available in both English and Spanish)

Oregon Caves National Monument EcoAdventure

On October 28th, 2024, Captain Leslie Eldridge led about 20 SOU students on a day-long adventure to the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve.

Brystan Strong 鈥�13, Programs Coordinator for Jackson County Library Services

By Annalynn Mueller, English Major

SOU English program alum, Brystan Strong now works as Programs Coordinator for Jackson County Library Services. She shares her insights about her job, about librarianship in general, and advice on how readers can support their local libraries.

Unorthodox path: recent SOU graduate bound for Oxford

This story is featured on SOU News. Learn about Taran Cross and the success he found, despite dropping out of college in 2007.