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Logan Wetherell

Logan Wetherell found his passion for Geology at UCC.

Not many people get the good fortune of finding their passion. Logan Wetherell found his passion while taking a rock climbing class at Umpqua Community College. From then on, he was hooked on rocks, literally and illustratively speaking. After completing two years at UCC, Wetherell is at the University of Oregon working towards a degree in Geology. You can read more about Logan Wetherell’s university studies on the UO Cascade Magazine website. Thinking of studying Geology? You might be surprised to know of all the career opportunities for Geologists. UCC can be your ‘stepping stone’ to university studies in Geology and a variety of other majors.

Photo: Logan Wetherell (credit: Wetherell)

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Sydney Miele standing and smiling in front of a Foley & Lardner LLP office sign, where she works as a legal assistant after graduating from UCC's Paralegal program.
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Three family members in green graduation caps and gowns hold hands outside the Ford Nursing Science Center, celebrating their UCC nursing graduation together.
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