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A Life of Learning, A Career of Teaching: Celebrating Dr. Margaret Perrow
/in English, FeaturedBy Nylah Winchester, English Major
For two decades, Dr. Margaret Perrow has guided students at SOU through writing, reflection, and the work of becoming teachers. Through her teaching, leadership in the Oregon Writing Project, and dedication to education, Dr. Perrow has built spaces where learning and connection flourished. As she prepares to retire, we honor her complex career grounded in mentorship and community.
SOU English Alums Daniel and Julie Bring Stanley Luther鈥檚 Memoir to Life
/in English, FeaturedBy Nylah Winchester, English Major
SOU alumni Daniel Alrick and Julie Kanta joined forces to help Air Force veteran Stanley Luther preserve nearly a century of lived experience. While Daniel shaped Stan鈥檚 voice on the page through hours of interviews and ghostwriting, Julie crafted the editorial structure, design, and production that brought the manuscript to life. Together, they created A Lifetime in the Atmosphere: A Memoir of Flight that honors Stan鈥檚 voice and history.
Graduate and current student present SOU research at national conference
/in Computer Science, FeaturedChandler Campbell and Jacob Nowack presented their AI-powered research tools at a national software engineering conference in Philadelphia.
Design Patterns and AI: Computer Science evolves at SOU
/in Computer Science, FeaturedA new 鈥淒esign Patterns鈥 course in 麻豆传媒女神鈥檚 Computer Science program is allowing students to serve as architects rather than carpenters.
From SOU to Oxford Brookes: Sophia Lorusso鈥檚 Path to Publishing
/in English, FeaturedBy Nylah Winchester, English Major
SOU alumna Sophia Lorusso turned her passion for editing into an international adventure by pursuing her master’s degree at Oxford Brookes University in England. She combines technical skill, creativity, and dedication to shape her professional path while immersing herself in Oxford鈥檚 rich literary history!
The Democracy Project is going to South Africa
/in Featured, HonorsSOU鈥檚 Democracy Project is going to South Africa this summer, June 17-July 4, 2026, where we will explore the strength and fragility of the post-apartheid democracy, get a taste of diverse cultures and histories, and reflect on our responsibilities as citizens as we return home and see our own democracy through new eyes.
Recent SOU computer science grad protecting clients against drone attacks
/in Computer Science, FeaturedIt all sounds very cloak-and-dagger, but Austin Shadel sees it more as an extension of his longstanding interest in drones and robotics.
Small University, Big Impact: Maisie Bandel-Ramirez鈥檚 Mission to Redefine Innovation & Leadership
/in Featured, HonorsMaisie Bandel-Ramirez, an Economics and Political Science student at SOU, had a very clear plan for her future. She narrowed her college search to four-year schools in Oregon that offered both an economics program and a wrestling team.
Open Books, Fresh Pages, & New Possibilities
/in English, FeaturedBy 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
/in Featured, Spanish & ASLInspirada 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)