Summer term can help reduce the stress of carrying extensive credit loads during the regular school year. Students can also catch up with their educational journey if they are prepared for the more compact summer sessions. “The two things that Read more…
Juggling the demands of full-time college with the responsibilities of adulthood such as debt and health management can be difficult on a good day, but add parenthood to the mix, and the challenges can pile up quickly. UCC students Lakia Read more…
Zainab Ibrahim is an up-and-coming woman’s wrestling athlete, high-achieving transfer student and devout Muslim. She has managed to juggle all three well, until recently when she was shut out from competing in World Trials, hosted by USA Wrestling, because of Read more…
The Spanish Club, as well as other interested students, is traveling abroad in June of 2024 to Spain and Morocco for 10 to 11 days guided by EF Tours, an educational tour company. The group will travel to four locations Read more…
The deadline for transfer student applications is now. The process can be scary, nerve-racking, and thrill-seeking all at the same time. UCC Advisor Dan Ruch and Associate Director of Oregon State University Rick DeBellis want to help make transferring easier Read more…
Only a small number of national college students every year are selected for the prestigious All-American Academic Scholar award, given in honor to recognize those students who are not just outstanding members of their school’s student body, but also dedicated Read more…
When doesn’t the education system feel like a steep mountain that students and faculty have to hike up? A good team helps, though. A good leader helps even more. Rachel Pokrandt, UCC’s president, shares what her educational hike has looked Read more…
Five paid internship opportunities through the USDA are reserved this summer for UCC students: facility and civil engineering technician positions, facility and water/wastewater system crew member and botany intern. Science instructor Bryan Benz, current natural resources, science and temporary forestry Read more…
Suitable housing is one of the biggest challenges students face as part of their college journey. UCC has recently purchased three new buildings in Downtown Roseburg. In the UCC Invests in Students and Downtown Roseburg press release, students can find Read more…
Starting September 2023, UCC plans to offer an educator-focused bachelor’s degree program in partnership with George Fox University, a private nonprofit institution based in Newburg, Oregon. Scot Headley, dean of instruction for transfer and general education, states the program’s necessity: Read more…
The Northwest Athletic Conference’s recent penalties targeting the UCC men’s basketball program have been described as heavy-handed, but they don’t impact students as strongly as some have feared. On Dec. 14, 2023, NWAC threatened punishment for breaking several of the Read more…
UCC has several new clubs to help students build friendships and establish connections. These extra-curricular activities, according to Active Learning in Higher Education, also help students get better grades due to the “social benefits of participation.” Multicultural Club Multicultural Club Read more…
The expanding focus on free digital textbooks and online learning as well as out-of-state students, has caused the campus bookstore known as the Hawk Shop to expand its services and mission. “Even if all textbooks were made free, students still Read more…
Much of UCC’s staff has spent years, if not decades, working directly with students, often more for the desire to help than the paycheck. Since many students rely on staff and faculty’s help and care, retirements and job changes make Read more…