Overview
With origins as the Ashland Academy in 1872, Southern Oregon University (SOU) has served the educational and cultural needs of Southern Oregon and Northern California communities, often referred to as the State of Jefferson region, for 150 years.Once a normal school focused on teacher training, the university now offers a wide-ranging and innovative curriculum, outstanding graduate programs, champion athletic programs, and a center for the arts. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, SOU is nationally recognized for diversity and sustainability initiatives. Southern Oregon University has garnered awards as an LGBTQ-friendly campus, provided model outreach programs to Latino and Native American youth, and was named the first Bee Campus USA in 2015. Using photographs largely drawn from the University Archives, Southern Oregon University tells the story of a remarkable academic institution, its students, and academic leaders.Mary Jane McDermott Cedar Face has been a librarian in Southern Oregon University's Hannon Library since 1993, working closely with the University Archives. Maureen Flanagan Battistella has a faculty appointment in SOU's Sociology and Anthropology Program and works to preserve regional heritage. Dr. Linda Schott assumed the SOU presidency in 2016 and has led the campus through a comprehensive strategic planning process that positions it as a university for the future. All proceeds from sales of this book will go to Southern Oregon University.
