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Preston Sprinkle Returns to Corban to Discuss Faith, Sexuality, and Gender

This September, Dr. Preston Sprinkle will be joining the Corban community to discuss faith, sexuality, and gender. We’re excited to welcome Dr. Sprinkle once again as we enter one of the pressing conversations facing the church and LGBTQ people today: how does the Bible address faith, sexuality, and gender, and how can the church enter this conversation with compassion, truth, and love?

August 26, 2019 | News

Corban’s Head Wrestling Coach Keegan Davis Shares How Wrestling Shaped His Faith

Having wrestled for Sprague High School and Oregon State University, Keegan knows first-hand just how personal a wrestling match can feel. “When you have success, you feel really good because it’s a reflection of all the hard work you’ve put into the sport. When you don’t have success, even if you’ve worked hard, it can be really crushing.”

August 26, 2019 | News

Corban University announces Kylie McMinn as the inaugural head coach for Women’s Lacrosse

Corban University director of athletics Twiggs Reed announced recently that Kylie McMinn will serve as the inaugural head coach for the Warrior women’s lacrosse team. She will begin her duties as the squad’s first-ever skipper on July 1, with the program’s first competitive season slated for the spring of 2021.

July 15, 2019 | News

Corban’s Annual Theatre Camp Begins July 22

Open to students entering grades 4–12, Corban’s Theatre Camp provides fun, educational training in theatre arts. We provide a platform for students to explore and express their God-given creativity and imagination while encouraging them to delight in the theatre process and the end-product.

July 15, 2019 | News

Recent Grad Tiana Nisly Accepts Accounting Position with Pioneer Bible Translators

CONGRATULATIONS to Tiana Nisly for starting a new position in the Finance Office at Pioneer Bible Translators in Dallas, Texas, shortly after graduating this past May with a degree in Business Administration! Tiana shares how she came to join the Accounting team at Pioneer Bible and what drew her heart to this organization:

July 15, 2019 | News

Corban University Partners with Act Six to Recognize Outstanding Student Leaders

Last month, Corban University announced a four-way partnership with Mountain West Investment Corporation, Portland Leadership Foundation, and Degrees of Change to offer full-need Act Six leadership scholarships to high performing students from urban and under-represented communities.

July 10, 2019 | News

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Corban University Celebrates the Class of 2019

The sound of bagpipes filled the air on Saturday afternoon as the Willamette Valley Pipes and Drums rehearsed for Corban University’s commencement ceremony. Meanwhile, students in caps and gowns gathered on the lawn outside the Salem Armory. Tassels, cell phones, and bright floral patterns were everywhere.

May 6, 2019 | News

Corban University Introduces Four New Master’s Programs for Fall 2019

Corban University announced earlier this week that they have officially been approved by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) to move forward with four new Master’s programs this fall. Each of these programs will leverage Corban’s existing online MBA program, combining business courses with additional courses in specialized…

April 26, 2019 | News

“Don’t Let This Man Rest”: The Story behind Paid in Full Oregon

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28When Burl Cain, warden of Angola Penitentiary, said, “Sit down; I want to pray for you,” Judge Tom Kohl sat down. He wasn’t sure what to expect, but even in the three days he’d spent at Angola, he had learned Warden Cain was a force to be reckoned with.

April 19, 2019 | News

Corban University Announces Changes to Biology, Kinesiology, and Psychology Programs

Salem, Ore. – Corban University has announced several changes to its programs and offerings, specifically in the following majors: Health Science, Exercise Science, Psychology, and Business. These changes come on the heels of an intensive academic review, conducted by Corban’s faculty, deans, and Provost, in order to …

April 11, 2019 | News

Corban University Announces Dr. Thomas Cornman as New Provost

After a careful search, Corban University has selected a candidate for the position of provost: Dr. Thomas Cornman has accepted this position and will begin, tentatively, July 1, 2019.

Dr. Sheldon C. Nord, President, says, “This is a great hire for Corban University, and I can’t wait to have Tom on campus.”

April 4, 2019 | News

Corban University and Paid in Full Oregon Move Forward with Partnership

On Thursday, March 21, 2019, Corban University signed the official contract with Paid in Full Oregon (PIFO), a significant step toward offering an accredited bachelor’s degree for individuals incarcerated at the Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI).

March 25, 2019 | News