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Alex photographs a body of water in Patagonia
April 8, 2026
  • Study Abroad
  • TRAL
Patagonia has always been a bucket-list destination for me, especially being someone who has a…
Lucas Amaya
March 18, 2026
  • Students
  • Psychology
I want to be that bridge for veterans, making the transition to civilian life a little easier and a…
Abbi Riechers
March 18, 2026
  • Alumni
  • Liberal Studies
I currently work in career development with teenagers and young adults, which is because of my time…
Dakota Edwards
March 18, 2026
  • Computer Science
  • Scholarships

Growing up in Milwaukie, Ore., just 150 miles from Bend, second year student Dakota Rentz always…

Arden Van Beek Portrait
March 18, 2026
  • Alumni
  • Master of Arts in Teaching
If you're thinking about joining the MAT program, do it. It changed my trajectory in the best way…
Blair standing in a crowd of people staring at buildings
March 17, 2026
  • Study Abroad
  • Business Administration
Being in Italy has allowed me to engage directly with environments shaped by centuries of…
Luke Donaldson
March 11, 2026
  • Scholarships
Growing up in the small town of Coquille on Oregon's southern coast, senior Luke Donaldson…
Mary Weedman Lorish speaking behind a podium
March 11, 2026
  • Arts, Media and Technology
  • Alumni
"I was a nontraditional student going back to school after a long career in retail. My return to…
Kristen sitting on log with locals in Peru
March 11, 2026
  • Liberal Studies
  • Alumni
"Because the campus was just finding its feet, there was a unique opportunity to shape my own path…
Ansley Duett
March 4, 2026
  • Alumni
  • Master of Arts in Teaching
"The faculty truly care about your success both professionally and personally. They take the time…