Corban University’s Theatre Department has once again brought classic literature to life with its stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s Good Wives, the beloved sequel to Little Women. Under the direction of Tamara McGinnis, Corban’s talented theatre department realizes Peter Clapham’s stage adaptation with beautiful fidelity, from the staging and costuming to the intricate relational […]
MLK Serve Day has become one of Corban’s most enduring traditions. On a day designated in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., a man noted for his bold, sacrificial service, while most enjoy an extra day off from work or class, many Corban students instead choose to roll up their sleeves and serve their community. […]
What happens in a town full of fools? While many audience members might feel the topic to be too close to home, famed American playwright Neil Simon’s Fools addresses the topic with disarming wit, humor, and a subtle underlying message for audiences to ponder long after the curtain closes. The Corban University Theatre Department’s production […]
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 24 graduates represent 15 different nations and 13 language translation projects, with the potential to give access to the Scriptures to more than 5 million […]
Early this summer, as a part of Corban University’s cross cultural internship program (a requirement for all ministry majors), the University sent a team of six to serve local ministries in Thailand. Partnering with Children to Love, an organization with a history of working closely with Corban, the team was able to work directly with […]
The Corban Theatre Department’s latest production draws the cartoon curtain this weekend with a nostalgia-packed staging of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Based on the beloved “Peanuts” comic strip of Charles Schultz, the Corban cast’s interpretation of this comedic musical runs from November 9-19, with both evening and matinee performances available—perfect entertainment for all […]
Mystery, misdirection … murder—do you have the wits to solve the case? Starting November 10, and running through to November 20, Corban University Theatre will be staging Agatha Christie’s acclaimed mystery, Murder on the Orient Express. When an American tycoon is found dead inside his own locked train compartment, it’s up to famed Belgian detective Hercule Poirot […]
Salem, OR — On May 11, Governor Kate Brown declared July 25-July 29, 2022, Oregon Private College Week, proclaiming that “Oregon’s private, nonprofit, independent college and universities are vital to Oregon’s goal for a more educated and skilled workforce, enriching local communities, and contributing to our state’s education attainment goals.” Oregon Private College Week is […]
“Speak Lord, your servant listens.” The closing line of the Corban Theatre Department’s adaptation of The Tragedy of King Saul, punctuates the entirety of the narrative. Inspired by the words of the prophet Samuel, found in 1 Samuel 3:10, and voiced by David in this production, the theme of hearing and mis-hearing voices, whether the […]
December 22, 2020
“We need music. There’s a certain aspect of being human that nothing else reflects as well as music,” says Associate Professor of Music Mark Stanek. Since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, music
Corban University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and completed a Year-Seven Comprehensive (Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness (EIE)) in 2022 for continued accreditation. The comprehensive self-study was followed by an onsite evaluation in October 2022. In February 2023, Corban received reaffirmation of its accreditation for 7 years. Corban University’s last Mid-Cycle Evaluation was fall 2018, and its Policies, Regulations and Financial Review (PRFR) was completed in fall 2021. As of our most recent evaluation, Corban University is compliant with the Standards, Policies, and Eligibility Requirements of the NWCCU.
