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“Imagine looking at a view and seeing all the places where you have worked over the years. There are not many fields where you can do that,” said Isaac Cherry, Lone Rock Resources forestry management intern, and upcoming UCC graduate.

“The professors at UCC want you to succeed,” Luke said. “That’s why I love UCC. Professor Mick Davis helped me discover my career path. He and chemistry professor Sean Breslin created an impactful and highly enjoyable learning environment that grew me.”

"My instructor, Alex, is super cool and helped me along my journey. Her background and the many places she's worked, including Manhattan, have really inspired me,” said Michael. "She has known me from the beginning and encourages me to take a step back and enjoy my own journey in college. …

Leesa Sterner, a graduate of UCC’s nursing program, tells her story. “From a very early age, I wanted to pursue nursing. Several relatives worked as nurses, which gave me early exposure to the occupation.”

"The entire experience was fantastic. Not only did the program provide a firm grounding in law, but it also taught me how to implement those practical skills."

UCC graduate Josh, now an electrical engineer at Con-Vey, highlights how his CIS degree, obtained after recognizing an internal IT need at Roseburg Forest Products, secured his position and equipped him with advanced technical skills essential for success in his career.

"UCC is a great college with a high standard for education and success."

Sometimes, the path to the career we want is a long one. As with anything, we may have to step out of our comfort zone in order to reach a new level. That was the case with Kim Tardie. She relates, "After graduating from high school and working 27 years …

“After a couple years in high school welding classes, I knew Welding was right for me.”

“I’m very happy with the career I chose. There is room for me to grow, learn and change.”

“I have zero regrets. If I could go back in time, I would do it all over again.”

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are the foundation for many careers and areas of study at UCC.

“I love that I am able to help improve my community through the work I do as a Parole & Probation Officer.”

“The skills and education that is gained in the criminal justice field will only help you be a better person, have a stronger skill set and be a more marketable candidate for whatever path you chose.”

“The reserve academy was a huge turning point in my life and one of my biggest accomplishments. I wouldn’t be in this career field without it."

UCC Engineering Club responds to the need for specialized personal protective equipment.

"I knew I had made the statement that I would come back and teach, but I really didn't expect anybody to remember that! Imagine my surprise!?"

Nursing program alum Kelli Finlay (2018) says she chose UCC for her education because it was local and because of the reputation the program maintains.

“Something I had always dreamed about doing ever since I came back from my first mission trip to Guatemala, was to one day be able to go down there and help in the medical field."

"The Nursing program was something that has and will continue to be very important and special in my life."

Following a rigorous evaluation, Oregon State Board of Nursing grants nursing program maximum time allotment until next evaluation.

"There’s a lot of different things that I’ve learned from Engineering Technology that I’ve applied to my internship, which has been really cool.”

“Furthering my education really helped me get to where I am today. I use everything I have learned."

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

UCC's Dental Assisting program partners with local dentist to offer free oral cancer screenings.

Teichner is a student in UCC's Paralegal Studies program.

ROSEBURG, Oregon – Rosa Mohlsick, an alumna from Umpqua Community College, has been selected to give the keynote address at UCC’s commencement ceremony on Friday, June 15. Mohlsick, who is an active community volunteer, graduated from the College in 2009. Mohlsick is a transplant from Oklahoma. She arrive in Oregon …

As the student’s selection for a commencement speaker, Taylor is preparing the speech she will give to this year’s graduating class.

One of this year's Outstanding Student recipients is graduating after returning to school 21 years later.

UCC opened the doors to a lot more than academics. William also discovered athletics, and the power of teamwork.

UCC's 2018 SkillsUSA Oregon State Champions

"This is a piece of history. I have the opportunity to save it, fix it, and give it back to the customer."

"The graduates we hire are ready to take on anything we throw at them."

“At UCC, I felt that in the classes students and instructors are all one team. And everything I learned, I now use in my job as a paralegal.”

“I’ve been around people who work really hard all of my life. I saw welding as just another hard job that I’d like to take on.”

“Everything interests me—from pre-nuptials and pleadings to finalizing adoptions for families. It’s something different every day. There are so many jobs and law offices that need paralegals. Being able to complete the program online really helped, too.”

"Crystal was always there to help answer questions or give us guidance."

"I'm the person I am today because of UCC. The College translates life skills to work skills."

"Since they've already worked on components of the Oregon Physical Agility Test, graduates are ready - both mentally and physically - to be officers around the state."

Miller Electric Manufacturing, Airgas, and UCC have joined forces to bring state of the art equipment and instruction to area aluminum manufacturers and boat builders.

“My experience at UCC was nothing short of amazing! The campus is beautiful, and the people are too. I learned so much from my professors and classmates. I met lifelong friends and valuable contacts at UCC.”