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Dr. Gary Derickson in academic regalia at Corban University commencement, honored as Professor Emeritus

“Entering God’s Rest”: Honoring Dr. Gary Derickson’s 35 years at Corban

How do you sum up a career that spans three faithful decades? When I knocked on Dr. Gary Derickson’s office door with that purpose in mind, I was surprised to […]

May 7, 2026 | Faculty Features

Maina Koike, Corban University student from Japan, on campus in Salem, Oregon

From Japan to Corban and Back Again: How Maina’s Faith Became a Mission

When Maina Koike arrived in Oregon as an exchange student from Japan, she expected culture shock, a radically different school experience, and hopefully a few new friends she could remember […]

April 27, 2026 | Academics

Corban University Launches New Fully Online Master of Science in Kinesiology Program

Corban University is expanding its graduate offerings with the Fall 2026 launch of a new Master of Science in Kinesiology (MSK) program designed to prepare professionals to lead in the […]

March 17, 2026 | News

Corban Grad Jerusalen Jimenez-Ramon Helps Her Community Find Its Voice

When Jerusalen Jimenez- Ramon graduated from Corban in May 2025, she stepped into the professional world equipped with confidence, technical skill, and a clear mission. Today she runs her own […]

January 13, 2026 | News

Corban University Expands Nursing Program with New Skills Labs and Growing Enrollment

Corban University’s nursing program is stepping confidently into its next chapter as newly developed lab classrooms and growing student interest signal strong momentum for the young major. Under the leadership […]

December 5, 2025 | News

Keizer Police Department Partners with Corban University Students for Full Media Revamp

When a voicemail from the Keizer Police Department (KPD) appeared on Corban professor Naomi Yanike’s phone, she admits her first thought was related to potential speeding tickets, not a partnership […]

December 5, 2025 | News

A woman in a graduation gown proudly holds an Distinguished Graduate award, celebrating her academic achievement.

From Slushies to Student Success: How Ali Holcomb’s Corban Degree is Transforming Her Approach to Education

When Ali Holcomb stepped into her unique role teaching kindergarten science at a Christian school, she knew she was stepping into something unexpected—but also something God-ordained. “Science was never my […]

June 2, 2025 | Alumni Stories

A man in a graduation gown shakes hands with another man, celebrating a significant achievement.

From Broken Dream to New Calling: Nikola Milosevic’s Unexpected Journey to Corban

When Nikola Milosevic, the Distinguished Graduate Award winner for the undergraduate class of 2025, first arrived in Oregon, his mind was on one thing: basketball. “I was a classic teenager […]

May 22, 2025 | News

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Corban Undergraduate Students Present at Prestigious Murdock College Science Research Conference

This fall, four Corban undergraduate students, Madelynn Satter, Lucas Rivera, Shanique Castanon, and Elijah Vogel, were selected to present scientific research at the annual Murdock College Science Research Conference (MCSR). […]

November 25, 2024 | Student Stories

A group of people gathered outdoors at an event near a building with a sign that reads Salem Performing Arts Center. Some are seated at tables, while others stand and chat. Trees and rocks are part of the landscape.

Christian Educator Conference Welcomes Nearly 400 Educators to Campus for Day of Collaboration and Learning

On October 11, early in the morning, nearly 400 educators from the local community and beyond arrived on Corban University’s campus like the newly falling leaves that had just begun […]

October 29, 2024 | News

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Corban University Officially Welcomes its First Class of Nursing Students

SALEM, OR – On August 28, Corban University’s inaugural cohort of nursing students began their first day of instruction. These 14 students will be the first to undertake Corban’s newest […]

September 10, 2024 | News

Three people stand on stage, smiling and gesturing with peace signs, facing an audience with raised hands. Behind them are colorful flags and posters. The atmosphere is lively and engaging.

Whole Word Institute’s Newest Graduating Class to Impact 5 Million Through Bible Translation in Partnership with Corban University

This summer, one of Corban University’s key partners, Whole Word Institute, an organization based in Jerusalem with a unique approach to training Bible translators, celebrated another graduating class. This year’s […]

September 6, 2024 | News

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