Student Stories

Education Department’s Bilingual Cohort Completes Unexpected Journey from Instructional Assistants to Masters Graduates 

A group of eight soon-to-be graduates gather outside of PV107, vibrant colors peeking out from beneath the navy blue of their graduation robes. They pass anxious smiles from one to […]

May 24, 2022 | News

Corban Students Serve on Spring Break Mission Trip for First Time Since Covid-19

“It was five days before we were supposed to be on the road that we had to shut the trip down,” Anna Benjamin remembers. “When I finally heard that it was a no, it was so difficult.”

April 27, 2021 | News

139 Student Leaders Earn Act Six Leadership Scholarships

Families, schools, and communities are celebrating across the country. Act Six announced that 139 emerging urban and community leaders across the United States will be attending college in the 2021-22 academic year as a part of the Act Six Scholar program, including 10 new students set to arrive on Corban University’s campus this fall.

April 6, 2021 | News

Corban Students Spend Day Off Helping the Community on MLK Serve Day

“‘Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.’” – Mark 10:43-45

January 22, 2021 | News

Olivia Wall Pursues Her Dream of Becoming a Public Defender Through Full-Ride Scholarship to Law School.

After Olivia Wall graduated from Sprague High School, she knew she wanted two things: to stay close to home for her undergraduate degree, and to eventually become a lawyer.

December 9, 2020 | Student Stories

Corban University’s Partnership with Papua Continues to Grow

This year, Corban University was set to welcome the largest class of Papuan students in school history, with over 50 Papuans ready to begin their academic journey on campus.

October 19, 2020 | Student Stories

Dr. Comstock and Corban Students Research New Covid Test Method

Back in 2003, when Dr. Sarah Comstock, then a brand-new graduate researcher at OHSU, was asked to learn a relatively new technique called quantitative polymerase chain reaction testing (qCPR),

October 13, 2020 | Faculty Features

Moving in Faith: Madison Shares Her Experience as a Transfer Student During a Global Pandemic

“I really wanted to be at Corban, so why are you putting me somewhere else?” This was the question Madison Nieuwendorp asked God on an hour-long drive back from Corban’s campus.

September 17, 2020 | News

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 opposite.

July 9, 2020 | Student Stories

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 that these three identities coexist, shape one another, and help him understand himself and God more fully. 

May 26, 2020 | Student Stories

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 addition, Tobi competes as a thrower for the women’s track & field team and participates on Corban’s debate team.

April 22, 2020 | Student Stories

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 alumni are attesting to His goodness! 

April 22, 2020 | Student Stories