Read Jared Mayeda’s Story

With the smaller environment and smaller town, you also get a personal touch in every class and all over campus.

Jared Mayeda / Assistant Baseball Coach

Read Emily Robertson’s Story

This place has felt like a second home since the second I got here. Everyone is so supportive and truly wants to see you succeed.

Emily Robertson / Nursing

Read Tracy Curtis’s Story

[Memories] of great comradery and a feeling of accomplishment reminds me of the “grit” and determination our University is known for!

Tracy Curtis / Business Administration

Read Shawn Strain’s Story

My greatest memories of OPSU are the people I met and the relationships formed. I still keep in touch through social media with several friends from OPSU.

Shawn Strain / Mathematics

Read Karen Bauer’s Story

I knew I always wanted to work at OPSU. In 2020 a job opening in the Financial Aid department became available, and I sensed immediately it would be a position I would enjoy.

Karen Bauer / Purchasing Coordinator

Read Jayden Valdez’s Story

Panhandle has allowed me to venture out of my comfort zone and grow as a person and a leader. I will be forever grateful for the opportunities I have been given.

Jayden Valdez / Computer Information Systems

Read Dr. Helen Thrall’s Story

Being part of this institution inspires me to give my best to my students. Every day I am motivated to help students reach their goals and become better musicians and music educators.

Dr. Helen Thrall / Music

Read Jessica Reed’s Story

I’m a small-town kid, so still getting that at college made OPSU feel like home.

Jessica Reed / Agribusiness

Read Dr. Allison Collins’s Story

Our RN-BSN program is attracting nurses state-wide, and I wanted to be a part of a successful program.

Dr. Allison Collins / Nursing

Read Ashlynn Remington’s Story

We would have ‘family suppers’ and pack those trailers full of students and play card games until we were crying from laughing.

Ashlynn Remington / Animal Science & Agribusiness