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Small University, Big Impact: Maisie Bandel-Ramirez’s Mission to Redefine Innovation & Leadership

Maisie, an Economics and Political Science student at SOU, had a very clear plan for her future. She narrowed her college search to four-year schools in Oregon that offered both an economics program and a wrestling team.

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Scholar. Athlete. Changemaker: How Philanthropy Fuels Real-World Learning at SOU

Franco Fasoli, who is graduating with a B.S. in Economics, was initially drawn to SOU for its robust program in his field of interest, coupled with a competitive soccer program—an ideal convergence that spoke to his aspirations.