Associate Professor of History 503-589-8170 jscott@corban.edu Education B.S. Multnomah University B.S. Warner Pacific College M.A. University of Portland Professional Professor Scott has been teaching a variety of world history courses at Corban since 2000, and each spring you can find him birding and teaching outdoors with the students in his Birds and Botany of Western […]

“How difficult is it to double major?” This question is fairly common among college-bound students, and transfers are no different. Think of your college “major” as your main focus of study. It’s always possible to double major, but depending on which two majors you pick, it could work “easily” into your four-year college trajectory, or […]

I think I’ve heard it all from potential transfer students. “How Christian do I need to be?” or “Do I need to know everything in the Bible?” or even, “How strict is it at Corban?” These are important questions to ask because students don’t want to be blindsided, especially if they have never been to […]

To apply for federal aid, as well as state and Corban grants, start by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We recommend you file even if you don’t think you’ll qualify for federal aid since we also use the FAFSA to determine Corban grants. When to File: December-January For the 2024-2025 school […]

Lily Ellerton had been two months away from graduating college when she married who she’d thought was the love of her life. She had known him for nine years, so when everything lined up for them to get married, she jumped in with both feet. But he wasn’t the man she’d thought he was. Her new marriage quickly derailed her education, and she quit school before earning her degree.

Students made their way across the cool, sunny campus to the sound of shofars, trumpet-like instruments made from rams’ horns. Used in ancient Israel to call the camp together, shofars have become an important part of Corban’s Convocation celebration, as they’re used to call students and faculty together while symbolizing Corban’s Judeo-Christian heritage.

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Event Services is responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and assisting all non-academic events on the Corban University Campus, both internal events and external events throughout the year. We’re here to provide exceptional service, excellent coordination and a positive environment for every event. Corban’s Event Request Form and approval process is undergoing changes at this time. If […]

This past May, Dr. Kristin Dixon returned from Nairobi, Kenya, along with education faculty Dr. Jennifer Kleiber and Corban education students Mary, Lily, Jessica, and Tenille.
The purpose of the trip had been two-fold: students were given the opportunity to observe and teach alongside national Kenyan teachers, while faculty spent time observing teachers to support and encourage them.