Alumni Stories
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Feeding the world
Republic of Palau native named "Food Hero" by Oregon Food Bank as she continues to make a difference in her communities.
Psychedelic potential
EOU alumni at the forefront of psychedelic research at Johns Hopkins University.
The story you don’t know
An educator in the CTUIR reached GED students with customized curriculum.
Betting on success
Coquille Indian tribal member earned multiple degrees simultaneously through EOU while working full time, now helping to lead the way for employment and leadership opportunities among fellow tribe members.
Angelic Rehabilitation
Artistic greeting cards help fund a transitional housing and life skills program from women leaving rehabilitation programs or prison in Baker County.
Pod and basketball
A sports podcast re-emerged this summer with a focus on how EOU alumni have experienced racism. The conversations strengthened friendships and spread awareness during the peak of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The first, not the last
Ed Smith, '83, was the first student body president of color, and many have followed in the path he paved.
The trust in care
Building relationships with people in need is the first step toward holistic healthcare, alumnus Mitchel Ornelas found.
Speaking her language
Alumna teaching in dual-language classroom taps into the power of communication.
Coyotes, badgers and bears, oh my!
Lauren Hull, '11, uses her degree to turn animal remains into stunning art and wall mounts. Her business has found a thriving clientele in rural Oregon.
Creating community
EOU's Native American Program, led by alumna Katie Harris-Murphy, '16, connects Native students with one another while providing cultural opportunities for all members of the campus community.
Your friendly, local CEO
Alumnus Rob Stuart, '96, brought his small-town values to big-city banking, and now heads Oregon's largest credit union.
