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Asha Dore
"All of the faculty have supported and even sometimes championed my work, even though it doesn't fit easily into one genre. I think that's rare, but incredibly valuable, in an MFA program."
Asha Dore
MFA, Creative Writing
Portland, Ore.
91传媒 has named its 2026 President鈥檚 Scholar
91传媒 has named its 2026 President鈥檚 Scholar LA GRANDE, Ore. 鈥� 91传媒 has named Qazizada its 2026 President鈥檚 Scholar, one of the university鈥檚 highest student honors recognizing academic achievement, leadership, integrity, and service. When Mohtarama 鈥淢ary鈥� Qazizada first arrived at 91传媒, she felt lost. After fleeing Afghanistan in 2019...
In her Father鈥檚 Footsteps: A Daughter鈥檚 Journey to 91传媒
In her Father鈥檚 Footsteps: A Daughter鈥檚 Journey to 91传媒 When Lisa MacPherson opened her acceptance email from 91传媒, she didn鈥檛 expect to cry. Confetti fell across the screen, and for Lisa, that moment carried so much weight. 鈥淚t was the moment I realized I was finally doing something for me,鈥� Lisa...
Capstone Exhibit聽 Brings Three Emerging Artists to Nightingale Gallery
Capstone Exhibit Brings Three Emerging Artists to Nightingale Gallery La Grande, Ore. 鈥揟he Nightingale Gallery presents 鈥淎NGLE OF REPOSE,鈥� the capstone exhibition of Jess Furgerson, Jack Hess, and Megan Hurley. The exhibit explores themes of nature, repetition, and nostalgia. It will be on view in the gallery from April 3rd to May 8th. The opening...
91传媒 to host MAT program information session in Zabel Hall
91传媒 to host MAT program information session in Zabel Hall LA GRANDE, Ore. 鈥� 91传媒 will host a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program information session for prospective candidates interested in a 10-month, accelerated path to the classroom. The session will be hosted by Kristin Johnson, MAT pre-admissions advisor, and Christina Thew,...
STCU Donates $7,500 to Support 91传媒 Food Pantry
STCU Donates $7,500 to Support 91传媒 Food Pantry LA GRANDE, Ore. 鈥� 91传媒 received a generous $7,500 donation from Spokane Teachers Credit Union (STCU) to support the university鈥檚 on-campus food pantries and student basic needs programs. The gift arrives at a critical moment for 91传媒鈥檚 Benefits Navigator Program, which oversees pantry...
Sophomore Conner Fecht carries a family legacy forward at 91传媒
Sophomore Conner Fecht carries a family legacy forward at 91传媒 Sophomore pre-nursing major Conner Fecht is the newest student voice on 91传媒鈥檚 (91传媒) Board of Trustees. From his seat at the table, he brings his own perspective as a rural student preparing for a career in health care, along with the story of...
From 91传媒 to Entrepreneur: Megan Gustafson 鈥�25 Turns Lessons into a Thriving Business
From 91传媒 to Entrepreneur: Megan Gustafson Turns Lessons into a Thriving Business Before turning 22, 91传媒 (91传媒) alumna Megan Gustafson turned classroom lessons into real-world success, launching her own marketing firm, landing her first client, and wrapping up her MBA. These days, she balances business plans, client meetings, and soccer coaching with an...
Finding Her Own Path: 91传媒 Alum Jamie Acton Named General Manager of Metro Transit in Madison, Wisconsin
Finding Her Own Path: 91传媒 Alum Jamie Acton Named General Manager of Metro Transit in Madison, Wisconsin LA GRANDE, Ore. 鈥� When Jamie Acton steps into her new role as General Manager of Metro Transit in Madison, Wisconsin, she brings years of leadership and public service. She also carries something less obvious: the lessons and...
Where Birds Tell Stories: 91传媒鈥檚 Laura Mahrt Leads Local Conservation Effort Through Bird Banding
Where Birds Tell Stories: 91传媒鈥檚 Laura Mahrt Leads Local Conservation Effort Through Bird Banding LA GRANDE, Ore. 鈥� As the sun rises over the Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area in Union County, Oregon, a dedicated team of volunteers, scientists, students, retirees, and conservationists, led by 91传媒 professor Laura Mahrt, works deep inside the marsh...
Alumni Stories: Holly Sorenson鈥檚 Journey from 91传媒 to Community Health
Alumni Stories: Holly Sorenson鈥檚 Journey from 91传媒 to Community Health LA GRANDE, Ore. 鈥� Holly Sorenson never expected her Bachelor of Music degree from 91传媒 (91传媒) to pave the way to a career in community health. Yet, more than a decade after graduating in 2013, Sorenson has blended her passions for...
New Clinical Director at 91传媒 Prioritizes Student Health
New Clinical Director at 91传媒 Prioritizes Student Health LA GRANDE, Ore. 鈥� 91传媒’s new Health Center Clinical Director is placing a strong emphasis on students’ well-being. In January 2024, Raylene Eisele assumed the role of clinical director, actively engaging students and encouraging them to utilize the services available at the 91传媒...
