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November 29, 2018

Consider Strategies for Success Course

First-year student says, "It will enrich your college experience, your life, and everything else."

November 29, 2018

Tapʰòytʰaʼ Hall Becomes Award-Winning Building

UCC's newest building, which was designed by Mahlum Architects, received a Citation Award at Portland Architecture Awards.

November 21, 2018

A Community of Giving Thanks

We're here to help UCC students celebrate Thanksgiving.

November 10, 2018

Rainbows and Unicorns: Chemistry’s Perfect Solution

ROSEBURG, Oregon – Have you ever had a teacher come to class wearing a rainbow wig? How about one with a unicorn horn on top? If not, then you probably haven’t met Sean Breslin. The chemistry instructor has taught at Umpqua Community College (UCC) for 10 years. While chemistry isn’t …

November 5, 2018

UCC Foundation 3rd Annual Legacy Ball

Community raises more than $167,000 for UCC student support during the Great Gatsby-themed ball.

November 2, 2018

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.

October 31, 2018

Going Green to Save Green: UCC Recognized for Energy Efficiency

The College has raised more than $200,000 in energy credit through its strategic energy management practices.

October 23, 2018

UCC Presents Voice Faculty in Concert

ROSEBURG, Oregon – The Umpqua Community College (UCC) Faculty Concert Series presents “Songs for a Sunday Afternoon – The UCC Voice Faculty in Concert.” The Sunday, Oct. 28, concert features soprano Jessica Rossi, mezzo-soprano Donna Spicer, baritone Trevor Cook, and pianist Tammy Finch Johnson. The UCC voice faculty will present …

October 23, 2018

UCC Presents Veterans Day Concert

UCC Symphonic Band and Roseburg Concert Chorale perform patriotic favorites.

October 5, 2018

Empowering Communities: 20 Years After the Matthew Shepard Tragedy

Campus event reflects on the 20-year aftermath of the Matthew Shepard tragedy.

October 4, 2018

UCC Welcomes Five Delegates from Ukraine

Group will study STEM and Career and Technical Education as part of Open World program.

October 3, 2018

Flamenco Pacifico Duo in Concert at UCC

Dynamic performers bring flamenco music to audiences in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

September 27, 2018

Art Gallery Presents Fiber Artist Exhibit

Exhibit called 'A Perception of Failure' runs through Oct. 25.

September 26, 2018

Working Together to Erase Hate

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

September 21, 2018

Dramatic Changes in Performing Arts

ROSEBURG, Oregon – A conversation around a table has led to some dramatic changes in the Whipple Fine Arts Building at Umpqua Community College (UCC). Thanks to a group of creative minds, some muscle from the College’s Facilities crew, and a generous donor through the UCC Foundation, Centerstage Theatre is …

September 6, 2018

New Office Created to Support Student Success

The new Office of Admissions was designed to streamline processes for new students.

August 29, 2018

ASUCC Collects Over a Thousand Items for Students In Need

The event coordinators thank the campus and community for their support in making "Fill the Bus" a success.

August 16, 2018

Help UCC Student Leaders Fill The Bus

On Friday, Aug. 24, UCC's student leaders will be collecting school supplies, non-perishable food, and hygiene items for students in need.

August 16, 2018

Banding Together: UCC Opens Field to Smoked-Out High School

Air quality in Southern Oregon drives Grants Pass High School's 200+ member marching band north to use UCC's field to practice.

August 14, 2018

UCC Gym Gets an Upgrade for the 2018-2019 Season

UCC athletics kicks off a new season with a newly painted and refinished sports court.

August 13, 2018

On-Court and Off-Court Performers

UCC's women's basketball team ranks #5 in the WBCA Top 25 Team Honor Roll.

July 18, 2018

Nursing Program Updates Accreditation Status

College chooses to focus on Oregon State Board of Nursing accreditation.

July 13, 2018

A New Place to Learn and Grow

Charlie Williams' wife, Dorothy, traveled from California to place the new vineyard's first plant in the ground during a groundbreaking ceremony.

July 2, 2018

College Encourages Community Input

Four face-to-face forums scheduled to take place next week regarding upcoming strategic plan.

June 28, 2018

Remembering a Long-Time UCC Supporter

Jean Loosley (center) and her husband John (right) received the UCC Foundation's Donor of the Year award in 2010.

June 12, 2018

UCC Celebrates Commencement 2018

Congratulations, graduates! UCC will be awarding more than 400 degrees and certificates this year.

May 29, 2018

UCC Symphonic Band Benefit Performance

Donations will benefit music program at Sutherlin High School.

May 24, 2018

Valuable Resources for Students

UCC has a number of resources to make class registration easy to navigate.

May 21, 2018

Congratulations, Outstanding Students

Nearly 60 UCC students honored in annual celebration.

May 16, 2018

Book Project Leaves Legacy for Students

By publishing a book, campus leadership group creates a scholarship for students to buy textbooks.

May 14, 2018

Student Artists Shine in Annual Showcase

Annual exhibit features 100+ pieces of art made by students this year.

May 11, 2018

Interactive Event Brings Planets to Life

Community invited to participate in College's first-ever Solar System Walk.

May 10, 2018

Board Of Education Approves Tuition and Fees

Difficult decision comes after process that included student and community input.

April 24, 2018

Challenging Athletes From all Over Oregon

Cody Jones, a UCC Nursing Program student, took the top spot in the men's division.

April 21, 2018

Free Oral Cancer Screening Event

Local dentist partners with UCC's Dental Assisting Program to offer no-cost screenings.

April 16, 2018

UCC Launches “Bridging the Gap” Business Conference

New conference looks to 'bridge the gap' between local employers and employees.

March 20, 2018

Finals week is “ruff” thanks to these furry friends!

Rolo was one of the amazing furever friends that students had the opportunity to meet.

March 16, 2018

Indian Classical Dance Comes to UCC

Experience Duality through the classical dance called Bharatha Natyam.

March 15, 2018

Gearing Up for Startup Weekend 2018

Business-building weekend at UCC returns for fifth year. (Photo: 2017 participants)

March 8, 2018

Real-World Experience, Real-World Pay

UCC students can apply for MECOP paid internship opportunities through March 31.

March 5, 2018

Auditions for Rough Crossing

Auditions are Tuesday, March 6, starting at 5 p.m. in UCC's Centerstage Theatre.

March 5, 2018

Community Invited to Explore UCC Event

Nursing is a popular UCC program. See what interests people like Katelyn (pictured above) in health care.

March 2, 2018

Forestry Club Embarks on Campus Project

The arboretum has been at UCC since the early 1980s. The club decided it was time to be renovated.

February 24, 2018

How to Get Paid While Going to College

Computer Science is one of the many programs that qualify for paid internship opportunities through MECOP.

February 17, 2018

Inviting the Community to Explore UCC

Elias Malak, a middle school student, spent the evening showing people how Lego robots work.

February 3, 2018

Community Invited to Eleventh Annual Explore Event

Last year, more than 400 people attended the free annual event, which included representatives from 30+ companies and organizations.

January 29, 2018

Oregon’s Community Colleges to Ask Legislature for $32 Million

UCC joins statewide effort to mitigate tuition increases, restore funding for student advising.

January 19, 2018

Jazz Vocalist Halie Loren Performs with the Umpqua Chamber Orchestra

Jazz singer Halie Loren finds ways to bridge cultures and genres in unlikely and always heart-felt ways.

January 18, 2018

Board of Education Approves Athletic Team Expansion

College to add men's baseball and men's and women's track and field as new sports.

January 12, 2018

Jazz Insiders in Concert

UCC's faculty quartet to perform at First Presbyterian Church of Roseburg