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Highschool students from across Douglas County gathered for a full day of sampling a variety of careers in healthcare, in Jacoby Auditorium, Health Nursing and Science Center (HNSC), and the Tech Center, EMS program area.

Umpqua Community College (UCC) completed an extensive remodel of its library. This transformation elevates modern learning and offers a dedicated space for academic success. Upgrades were made possible as part of a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

A new program stemming from a partnership between Umpqua Community College and Aviva Health – with funding from a $1,007,226 grant from the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) – will empower students interested in health care careers while addressing the need for local health care workers.

This fall term at Umpqua Community College, students will have the opportunity to get on the path to high-wage careers as they train to become medical assistants, paramedics, medical office managers, phlebotomists, dieticians, sports therapists, water quality specialists, robotics engineers, machine learning engineers, accounting, viticulturists, and more.

ROSEBURG, Ore., Apr. 25, 2023 – Umpqua Community College purchased three buildings in downtown Roseburg and will convert them into housing for students, along with some additional community learning space. UCC paid $1.925 million for the three buildings for a total of 62,000 square feet. The college has been renting the …

UCC Emergency Medical Services students will be conducting a Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) class training on May 8, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The class will include a helicopter landing on the UCC campus adjacent to the Technology Center.

Roseburg, Ore., Apr. 8, 2023 – On Thursday, April 6, 2023, more than 70 students representing nine high schools throughout Douglas County participated in a math competition at Umpqua Community College. The competition was held at UCC’s Danny Lang Teaching, Learning, and Event Center, where the mathletes arrived wearing green …

Roughly 4000 elementary school students from all over Douglas County visited UCC to watch a performance created by UCC’s Career Academy high school students to celebrate the 22nd Annual Literacy Month...

The work of artist and University of Oklahoma associate professor Jason Cytacki will be on display beginning January 9 at Umpqua Community College’s Art Gallery.

UCC opens its campus cafeteria after three years of closure to the Friendly Kitchen who is utilizing the space to provide approximately 1,200 meals per week to over 200 Roseburg residents with their Meals on Wheels program. In addition, they have expanded services to provide meals for UCC students on …

Umpqua Community College will host an Endangered Alphabet Art Exhibit at the campus library to spotlight languages that are in danger of extinction.

Sue Bradford’s “Legacy” opens Monday, October 31, to both the general public and Umpqua Community College students. The Napa, Californian resident’s work examines the language used to define women using dress and apron motifs.

Jalee Chandler, a student at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, has received a $1,000 scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the International Public Safety Leadership and Ethics Institute (IPSLEI).

Umpqua Community College has partnered with the University of Oregon (UO) to establish a grant-funded program benefiting students who struggle to pay tuition and are seeking industrial science careers.

How a College Found a Better Way to Bargain With Its Faculty Union.

High school students in Douglas County can soon earn college credit and sample a career of their choosing with Umpqua Community College's new Friday Career Academy program set to launch this fall. Community partnerships, including the local school districts, $491,996 in grant money to be distributed over three years from …

Today, Umpqua Community College was awarded a $40,000 grant from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Dell Technologies and Intel, as part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Incubator Network Initiative. The attributed funds will go towards building an AI incubator on a virtual platform for greater access to AI …

Umpqua Community College is pleased to announce the hire of Joel Goodwillie as winery manager at the campus' Southern Oregon Wine Institute. The position is responsible for managing activities and services at the college's winery and overseeing its expanding Southern Oregon Wine Institute in support of the regional wine industry …

Umpqua Community College and its faculty union have signed a labor contract that satisfies all parties and benefits students, thanks to a new collaborative approach deployed by UCC President Rachel Pokrandt, and faculty union representatives Dee Winn and Crystal Sullivan.

Umpqua Community College's Upward Bound program has secured funding for another five years to continue its vital outreach work targeting 65 area high school students. Total grant funds of $1,562,400 will be distributed annually in the amount of $312,480. This amount is up 14% from the previous grant award annual …

Students interested in pursuing a degree in psychology can now complete a bachelor of science degree on the UCC campus in Roseburg with a new agreement between Umpqua Community College and Bushnell University.

Roseburg, Ore., April 21, 2022 - The Umpqua Community College Board of Directors has voted to raise tuition per credit from $104 to $109 for the 2022-23 school year, which for most students will be covered by increases in state and federal grant programs. The 4.8 percent increase falls well …

ROSEBURG, Ore., Mar. 8, 2022 - Umpqua Community College (UCC) received $300,000 in grant funding from Douglas County and the State of Oregon to support truck driver training scholarships. The scholarships result from federal funds received by the state under the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund …

The grant will provide services and strategies to help adolescents and young adults succeed in trade professions.

Grant will fund programs to support students in college preparedness, retention and graduation.

This has been a complete overhaul of Lockwood Hall's facility and it not only includes latest tools and technology, but also compliments our top-notch instruction.

New leaders of colleges educating more than a quarter-million students to participate in a program to advance student success

UCC is making college more affordable, attainable and safe this academic year through the use of $2.3 million of federal covid relief aid through the American Rescue Plan.

Grant will allow more middle and high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds to attend college and succeed in graduation.

My plan is to bring my entire heart to campus every day.

College changes mask and distancing requirements; welcomes current and prospective students to campus for first time in 15 months.

UCC develops a plan to blend new technology with more in-person course options.

UCC Board of Education approves purchase of the Roseburg property after anonymous donor contributes $400,000.

UCC Board of Education selects Dr. Rachel Pokrandt as the College's 12th president.

Candidates will participate in virtual town hall meetings during first week of April.

All 17 of Oregon's Community Colleges come together to raise awareness and advocate for Career and Technical Education.

Making the Case to Go to Umpqua Community College in the Age of COVID-19.

"I am going from teaching via a document camera over Zoom, to the ability to create videos with a camera, separate microphone, lights, and backdrops. It is honestly a surreal jump into the present."

Technology investments are more than a work around. It's the future of UCC.

UCC held a socially distanced, drive-thru event for this year's graduates on Friday, June 12.

Dr. Debra Thatcher cut the ribbon at Tapʰòytʰaʼ Hall's opening in March 2018. Thatcher was instrumental in working with the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians to name UCC's newest building.

College embraces responsibility to provide an educational and work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.

Degree Partnership Program has many online options on the way to a four-year degree.

Self-care is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation." - Audre Lorde

UCC's Qigong, Get Moving, Get Fit, and Zumba classes are offered via Zoom

UCC's Financial Aid Department helps students reach milestones in the journey to financial assistance.

UCC Career Services is here to protect students from the falling debris.

UCC's Small Business Development Center responds to business community's demand; offers no-cost series to help business owners navigate unprecedented economic times.

This prestigious award honors persons who have made significant contributions to UCC through their actions, talents, dedication, and/or financial support.

Heilman will receive an Honorary Associate of Arts Degree during Friday's commencement celebration.