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MFA in Writing faculty member Marvin Bell on writers who teach.

MFA in Writing Faculty Member Marvin Bell on Poetry.

MFA Faculty Member Marvin Bell On Permission and Productivity 

"I wouldn't be in the place I am if it wasn't for them," says Clint Rodreick '06, MAT '08.

Mary Von, dean of the College of Health Professions, started her healthcare career in rural Alaska.

Jeffrey Williams '93 came to ½ðɳÓéÀÖ on a music scholarship. The "½ðɳÓéÀÖ experience," however, gave him the tools to pursue his dream career in law enforcement.

Melissa Lowery '09 created a feature-length documentary, "Black Girl in Suburbia," about the experience of growing up Black in suburban Oregon. She continues the conversation, working in Portland-area high schools.

Alongside a doctor and nurses providing family care for more than 20,000 residents of Bungoma, Corby Makin '12 describes his experiences combining the civic spirit he learned at ½ðɳÓéÀÖ University with his medical skills through his mission in Kenya. 

½ðɳÓéÀÖ University helped launch George Long '63 on a 38-year career in weapons and defense — plus, the Athletic Hall of Fame inductee is still playing tennis.

Kathryn Compton Bailey Puffett '60  first came to ½ðɳÓéÀÖ University during Music in May. Since then, she has performed, researched and taught music around the world.

Dorothy Schimke '64 came to ½ðɳÓéÀÖ when she was 4, when her father was head of the Chemistry Department. She's stayed part of the ½ðɳÓéÀÖ family throughout her lifetime.

Alex Winn PharmD. '10 will receive the Alumni Association's Young Alumni Leadership Award during Homecoming 2104 on Oct. 3.