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Conner Semrau

Advancing a Career in Roseburg through Mastering Mechatronics

“One of my favorite things about the Mechatronics program at UCC is that it feels like a jack of all trades,” said Conner Semrau, an ...
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Hannah Henriquez, UCC EMS Student

Battling Wildfires and Refining Career Goals

EMS Student Hannah Henriquez was in high school when she realized her passion for helping others and working in the medical field. “I was fortunate ...
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Flexible Career Pathway Provides Work-Life Balance

“UCC is great because they have extremely small classes led by very passionate instructors. And there are students who all work together with a common ...
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UCC Nursing Student Discovered Passion for Helping Others through Military Service, Life Experiences

Danielle Hubbard’s pursuit of a nursing career through UCC was inspired by her service as a medic in the Army National Guard, but also by ...
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UCC Nursing Instructors Stay Local with Tuition-Free, Master’s Degree

UCC nursing faculty members Rivka Spain Butler and Mary Barron are taking advantage of a new grant program enabling them to earn a master’s degree ...
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Natural Resources Student Headed for Career in Wildland Fire Ecology; Plans Transfer to OSU

UCC Natural Resources student Maggie Wheaton said an increase in wildfires impacting Southern Oregon was what led her to pursue a career path in Wildland ...
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Melanie McManus

Connecting to Local Jobs and Rewarding Experiences

Local Parole and Probation Officer Melanie McManus grew up in Green, OR. High school was coming to an end, and she wasn’t sure what she ...
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Branching out: Navigating a Career Pathway through the Trees

Branching out: Navigating a Career Pathway through the Trees

“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 ...
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First-gen college students “wrestle” with trials and attain their dreams

First-gen college students “wrestle” with trials and attain their dreams

“We met on moving day,” Leilani said with a smile.” Although we didn’t hit it off right away, that quickly changed as we began taking ...
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UO Biochemistry Transfer Awarded OPIRC Scholarship

UO Biochemistry Transfer Awarded OPIRC Scholarship

“Receiving the UCC OPIRC award will allow me to pursue polymer science before I segway into the medical field…”
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