Student Success Stories
See videos from WOU Alums and what they are doing now.
Paul Evans ’92
Public Policy and Administration, major
WOU public policy major and Oregon House of Representative Paul Evans explains why attending Western was a critical decision in his life and how it helped him to become the legislator he is today..
Jerielle Cartales ’13
Biology major
Biology major Jerielle Cartales discovered her love for bones as an undergrad at Western Oregon and is now a forensic anthropology instructor where it all began.
Allyson Drury ’21
Biology major
Biology major Allyson Drury attributes her success in applying to medical school to the faculty in WOU’s biology department, the Honors Program and her time as a student-athlete.
Nicole Niskanen ’21
Earth and Environmental Science major
Earth and Environmental Science major Nicole Niskanen explains how WOU’s program sets up students for career success.
Dan Rayfield ’03
Geography major
Oregon Speaker of the House of Representatives Dan Rayfield talks about how Western influenced and shaped his career.
Greg Garcia ’12 ’14
History major
2021 history teacher of the year Greg Garcia talks about making historical connections and recommends Western for its personal touch.
Shariah Green ’20
Computer Science
Shariah Green talks about her career success at PSU and an upcoming position as a software engineer at Google.
Chelsea Hunt ’15
English major
WOU alum Chelsea Hunt explains how majoring in English at Western advanced her career.
Jennifer Kercher ’01
Music major
WOU alum Jennifer Kercher explains why she followed her passion and majored in Contemporary Music at Western Oregon University.
Nikki Miller ’20
Communication Studies major
WOU alum and former student-athlete Nikki Miller explains how majoring in communication studies helped her become a coach.
Shelby Moody ’21 ’23
Criminal Justice Major
Shelby Moody become a reserve deputy at the Benton County Sheriff’s office.
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