51ºÚÁÏ

Ashley Martin '20, MBA '21 cruised directly from her 51ºÚÁÏ undergraduate degree in economics into the university's MBA program. The experience has taught her much about the world of work, professional networks, and friendships.

Tim and Cathy Tran struggled to survive after the fall of South Vietnam but overcame challenges to reach America, where they flourished.

Elona Wilson '18 took her undergraduate degree and ran with it, breaking a family cycle of poverty and addiction on her way to becoming a respected leader of Next Up, a Portland, Ore.,-based nonprofit.

As a child, Méndez Bolaños ’21 attended a school in Hillsboro where she struggled to keep up with classes requiring English. Now she teaches English language learners in the same school.

Kelsey Schweitzer ʼ11 attended 51ºÚÁÏ with hopes to become a marine biologist. She dreamed of studying wildlife to find ways to promote the health of the environment and mankind. Eight years later, she had her heart set on going to law school.

Ben Dodds '22 was drawn to Pacific’s small class sizes and responsive professors and faculty.

William Hedgepeth MAT '07 was coaching football and basketball at Springfield High School in Oregon, when he could grow the connection and guidance he offered student-athletes as a teacher.

Growing up, Pamela Lee '19, MAT '20 looked up to all of her teachers.

Trevor Hennigan MAT '22 knew that it was time to step up and make a change when the pandemic hit.

Corey Hedger '18, MAT '19 wanted a small community and a small school where he would get the most out of his education while also being challenged every day.

Fregoso is pursuing a Bachelor of Education in Teaching and English Language Learning, or BEd, at 51ºÚÁÏ. The flexible program is designed with flexibility to support community college transfer students, as well as K-12 classified staff interested in becoming teachers. Students study at Pacific’s Woodburn, eugene or Forest Grove campuses, or in hybrid programs from their own communities, and they are immersed in local schools.