Articles

Playing a Mission-Critical Role

"I just love the arts, and I'm a proud supporter, too. It would be great to work in theater someday. My current goal is to just make the world a better place."
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Creating Commercial-Free Success From Scratch

Using every trick in the book, UCC provided Patrick Schneider with the knowledge and skills he needed to build a radio station from scratch.
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Red Your Lips to Raise Awareness

Student leaders and UCC campus community members wore bright red lipstick this week in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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Showing Support and Raising Awareness

Student leaders at Umpqua Community College (UCC) organize several campus events in April as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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Truck Driving Program Receives State-of-the-Art Donation

UCC's Truck Driving program is the proud new recipient of a state-of-the-art big rig. On Feb. 21, the program received the keys to a truck donated by Daimler Trucks North America.
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Art Gallery Welcomes Hallie Ford Fellows Exhibit

What Needs to Be Said… debuts in dual-venue presentation; features works by Samantha Wall, Karl Berkheimer, Storm Tharp, and Blair Saxon Hill (left to right).
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Learn How to Get Paid While Going to School

UCC students are invited to a lunch and learn about internships that will pay for their college expenses while gaining valuable work experience.
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CTE Signing Day: A National Success

Savanna Waters traveled to UCC from the Salem area to sign her commitment to study Dental Assisting this Fall.
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Community Answers Call to Pack the Gym

Along with watching men's and women's basketball action, UCC unveiled its new Riverhawk mascot to the community.
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UCC Art Gallery Features Faculty Work

This work, created by UCC Visual Arts faculty member Renee Couture, is one of the pieces on display in the UCC Gallery.
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Supporting Student Success by the Book

UCC Physics instructor Dr. Mick Davis created a no-cost textbook that may open many doors for students around the globe.
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Tapoyta Hall Becomes Award-Winning Building

UCC's newest building, which was designed by Mahlum Architects, received a Citation Award at Portland Architecture Awards.
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UCC Student Steps up to Serve as a Mayor

UCC student Ben Simons was recently elected as the youngest mayor in Yoncalla history. He assumes the office in January 2019.
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Adapting to Change One Degree at a Time

“Supporting a family was number one in my mind... it was critical to finish college and reach my personal goals.”
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UCC Welcomes New Life Coach

Anita sees her new position as UCC's Life Coach as an opportunity to return what was given to her.
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Working Together to Erase Hate

Matthew Shepard's death in 1998 brought national attention to federal hate crime legislation. (Photo: Matthew Shepard Foundation)
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