“Scientific research is one way we get to know the unfathomable wisdom of God,” says Dr. Xiuling Shi, Assistant Professor of Biology at Corban University. Before coming to Corban, Dr. Shi conducted...
Corban’s Career Services Department Helps Open Doors for Students During Difficult Season
“Career Services helps to open doors for students that potentially would not have been opened for them,” says Director of Career Services Steve Reed. “Students can come in and receive personal...
Planning for Fall 2020: Health and Safety Measures, Community Expectations, and More
Planning for Fall 2020 is underway! We’re excited to share our a summary of our Return to Campus Plan, which outlines health and safety measures, community expectations, and more. For more details,...
A Voice for the Voiceless: Act Six Scholar Elamny Hernandez Shares Her Dream of Becoming a Lawyer
“I've always looked at myself as a leader,” says Elamny Hernandez, who graduated from Forest Grove High School this past May. For Elamny, leadership isn’t about being bossy or controlling—quite the...
Emely Shares how the Act Six Scholarship Paved the Way to Corban
Emely Medina is one of 11 students in Corban’s first-ever cohort of Act Six scholars. Act Six is a scholarship program that seeks to develop leaders to be agents of transformation on campus and in...
A Message From Dr. Nord
Dear Friends of Corban, I have followed the recent news stories and watched a Washington Post video timeline of events in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, my 60th birthday, in the state in which I was...
Dr. Sarah Comstock, Associate Professor of Biology, Partners with Santiam Hospital in COVID-19 Testing Research
A small rural hospital in Stayton, Oregon, was awaiting supplies to run their qPCR test—the test that determines if patients are sick with COVID-19.* But before the supplies could arrive, they were...
From the Science Lab to the Soccer Field, Emanuel Montanez Shares How Corban Helped Him Grow in Christ.
Emanuel Montanez is not an athlete only when he’s on the soccer field. He’s not a student only when he’s in the science lab, and he’s not a Christian only when he’s at church. Rather, Eman realizes...
Meet Corban’s New Computer Science Faculty Member, Dr. Deborah Thomas
Starting Fall 2020, students can join Corban’s computer science program! Leading the program is new faculty hire Dr. Deborah Thomas, who completed her master’s and PhD at the University of Notre...
Emergency Student Care Campaign
As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, many of Corban’s students and their families are struggling financially to continue their education at Corban. For example, Hannah’s parents have been laid off...
Embracing Disruption with Prayer
Tobi Adeoye (class of 2022) is studying biomedical sciences at Corban. She is currently the Student Government Association Vice President, and was recently elected as SGA President for Fall 2020. In...
Embracing Disruption with Technology and Hope
Professor of English Dr. Marty Trammell shares how teaching remotely has shaped his interactions with students. But while this new teaching format comes with unique challenges, Dr. Trammell isn’t...
Time, Talent, Treasure: Howard and Ivy Games Leave a Legacy at Corban
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” - 1 Corinthians 10:31 Born August 25, 1921, Howard Games spent his childhood in Southern Idaho. At an early age,...
Gratitude Goes Viral: Alumni Share Their Perspective on COVID-19
We interviewed three Corban alumni to see how COVID-19 has affected them in their respective industries. From education to healthcare to the arts, we’re seeing God show up in incredible ways—and our...
The Gift of Disruption: Lessons from the Desert
It’s hard to believe that just a couple of months ago, I (Sheldon Nord) was sitting on a crowded flight to Indonesia, eagerly anticipating connecting with Corban alumni and friends. I was about to...
Love Sinks In: Alumni Jenni and Courtney Install Sinks for the Homeless in Downtown Portland
When Jenni Burke’s coworker, Tawney Johnson, first mentioned one of their client’s new initiatives to set up handwashing sinks for the homeless in impoverished downtown areas, Jenni knew exactly who...
Training Christians to be Great Counselors: Meet Corban’s Newest Graduate Counseling Faculty
“Our program isn’t just a clinical program—it’s one where we hope to ground people in their faith so they can be professionals and glorify God in their work.” This is what Dr. Ryan Connor says about...
Corban University Mobilizes to Respond to COVID-19
In light of recent developments regarding COVID-19, particularly Governor Kate Brown’s recent four-week ban on public gatherings in Oregon, Corban leadership are mobilizing staff, students, and...
Corban University Announces Relaunch of Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
Corban University recently announced that they would be relaunching the bachelor’s degree in computer science, beginning Fall 2020. Dr. Tom Cornman, Provost, says, “We believe offering a four-year...
Corban University Announces Nursing Program in Partnership with George Fox University
Corban University recently announced a new opportunity for students to earn their bachelor’s in nursing, in partnership with George Fox University. Students will be able to complete their first...
A Message from the President
Dear Corban Community, Lately, I have found myself on my knees. In a nation torn apart by race, injustice, and anger, my heart has been heavy. I’ve struggled to find words to voice my prayers to...
Corban Partners with Salem Leadership Foundation to Explore History of Diversity and Incarceration in Salem
“Who is my neighbor?” On Thursday, February 20, the Salem Leadership Foundation (SLF) and Corban University teamed up to explore this question in a unique way. About 40 students, staff, and faculty...
“Each Little Victory”: Alumna Dani Thoren Helps Empower Women in Transition at Grace House
Most people envision using their intercultural studies degree in an overseas context—perhaps serving with a missions agency, a relief organization, or even a foreign embassy. But Dani Thoren (’18)...
Head Coach Diana Villalpando Spurs Passion for Beach Volleyball in the Pacific Northwest
“The great equalizer.” That’s what Diana Villalpando calls beach volleyball, one of the newest varsity sports to join Corban’s athletic department. Although indoor volleyball was her primary sport...
What’s an Accountant Doing in Missions? Tiana Shares Her Story
“I probably won’t translate a verse in my life,” says Tiana Nisly. Although she works for Pioneer Bible Translators, Tiana isn’t actually a translator. Nor is she an evangelist, a pastor, or a...
Remembering the Legacy of Anne Jeffers—Professor, Mentor, Colleague, Friend
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.” – Proverbs 31:25-26 In the early morning of Friday,...
Celebrating “Great Joy”: Corban University Highlights from Fall 2019
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all people.’” – Luke 2:10 This year’s Christmas verse, Luke 2:10, talks about Good News and Great...
“The Heart of the Program”: Rachel Martin Shapes Corban Softball Team for Success, On and Off the Field
“A great hitter is successful three out of ten times they attempt,” says Rachel Martin, head coach of Corban University’s softball program. Failure is built into the game of softball in a way that...
Corban Welcomed Over 70 Salem Professionals on Campus for 5th Annual Mock Interviews
On Friday, November 22, over 70 professionals from the Salem community volunteered their time to assist with Corban’s 5th annual mock interviews. This year, over 85 students in the Hoff School of...
Loving People Through Language: Christian Shares His Experience as a Linguistics Student
“I learned Cyrillic on the train from Kiev to Chernivtsi,” says Christian Phillips, linguistics and humanities student at Corban University. He speaks matter-of-factly, as if this experience could...