Heather Wilson

Salem
Student Class of 2025 | Dental Hygiene
“I have learned that I am capable of more than I ever thought possible. Becoming a full-time college student in my 30s has been a challenge, and I have learned that it's never too late to change career paths and earn a meaningful education!”
Heather Wilson

Krista Watson

Portland-Metro
Student Class of 2024 | Medical Laboratory Science
“My first experience in the medical field was when I joined the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman. I served for seven years and learned the skills of a vocational nurse, EMT and a Surgical Technician. I gained experience that made me a valuable member of the local community upon my discharge.”
Krista Watson

Stephen Thomson

Klamath Falls
Student Class of 2024 | Software Engineering Technology
“I have always enjoyed working on computers as well as writing programs. In pursuit of this major as well as a career in programming, I found that Oregon Tech offered the most comprehensive Software Engineering program for achieving my goals.”
Stephen Thomson

Jazmin Cervantes

Salem
Student Class of 2025 | Dental Hygiene
“One of the first things I noticed as I started the school year at Oregon Tech during Fall of 2022, is the diversity found in my classroom. My classmates and I have different ethnicities and ways of living and thinking. My conversations with them have contributed to my increased level of awareness regarding attitudes and personalities.”
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Isaac Hernandez

Klamath Falls
Student Class of 2027 | Geomatics
“From work experience and my degree, I would like to pursue Outback Land Surveying. I have already made connections with businesses that will provide me with an internship, which may lead to future employment.”
Isaac Hernandez

Tamir Yizhaki

Portland-Metro
Student Class of 2025 | Information Technology
“I chose Oregon Tech because I've heard great recommendations and I love the small classes. Small classes help me stay more focused and feel more confident to participate in class.”
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Roxanne Newell

Klamath Falls
Student Class of 2027 | Diagnostic Medical Sonography
“I am a returning student, and I have been dreaming of completing my major. I could not complete it due to life circumstances, and am very excited to be given a second chance.”
Roxanne Newell

Carson Weaver

Klamath Falls
Student Class of 2027 | Dental Hygiene
“I chose Oregon Tech because I have heard great things about their dental hygiene program, and I also have friends who go to Oregon Tech. I chose dental hygiene because I am very detail-oriented and a perfectionist which fits with dental hygiene well.”
Carson Weaver

Tyson Bittrich

Portland-Metro
Student Class of 2025 | Renewable Energy Engineering
“The biggest lessons of my Oregon Tech studies have brought me have been to: a) stay patient with yourself, b) be constantly curious, c) cultivate a growth mindset-- just because you are unfamiliar or ignorant of something now does not define your potential competence at the end of the term, year, or degree!”
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James Ferguson

Klamath Falls
Student Class of 2027 | Mechanical Engineering
“I loved the idea of automation and robotics and found out that Mazama High School has a robotics club. I jumped in immediately and met the person running the show. This person gave me a gateway to the things I loved and allowed me to further my skills and knowledge.”
James Ferguson

Zeke Gillette

Klamath Falls
“During my first year in the nuclear medicine program, I was fully immersed into the field of nuclear medicine. I feel like my experience would have been different at another university offering the same degree. The professors here care and value the experience that they provide students.”
Zeke Gillette

Tia Lardizabal

Klamath Falls
Student Class of 2027 | Diagnostic Medical Sonography
“Inspired by my personal experience with my mother's diagnosis of thyroid cancer, deciding on a career in Sonography caught my interest. I met a local hospital Ultrasound Tech who was coincidentally an Oregon Tech Alumni. Her experiences convinced me to pursue this field and aligned with my strengths.”
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Macie Peterson

Salem
Student Class of 2024 | Dental Hygiene
“I chose Oregon Tech because it offers a unique three-year dental hygiene program that allows its students to receive their bachelor's degree in dental hygiene, which will allow me to adventure outside of clinical hygiene, such as working in education, public health, business, or research fields.”
Macie Peterson

Owen Lien

Klamath Falls
Student Class of 2024 | Electrical Engineering
“After graduating, I plan on working in the power generation, transmission, and distribution industry, with an emphasis on testing and analysis. Hopefully my job allows a good balance of office and outdoor field work.”
Owen Lien

Hayden Niewald

Klamath Falls
Student Class of 2027 | Cybersecurity, Information Technology
“I want to use my knowledge and connections to start my own Cybersecurity firm and utilize my excess funds to start a foundation to aid persons from underprivileged backgrounds to achieve education in tech.”
Hayden Niewald

Aden Ratliff

Klamath Falls
Student Class of 2027 | Software Engineering Technology
“I have Autism, and as such see problems from a different angle from most other people. I enjoy problem-solving and hands-on learning, and I'm so excited to attend Oregon Tech.”
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Julien Jones

Klamath Falls
Student Class of 2026 | Civil Engineering
“My greatest learning experience at Oregon Tech is the time management that I have learned getting to play baseball as well as attending school here at Oregon Tech.”
Julien Jones

Riley Simonsen

Klamath Falls
Student Class of 2027 | Biology-Health Sciences
“I love to learn. I love to expand my knowledge. I also really like a good challenge because of what I learn in the problem-solving process. If I've learned anything in my life, it's that there's never only one lesson; there are multiple, you just might have to open your eyes a little wider.”
Riley Simonsen

Cole Erhardt

Klamath Falls
Student Class of 2026 | Mechanical Engineering
“The greatest learning experience that I have had at Oregon Tech has been learning technical drawing standards in my CAD class with Irina Demeshko. There is so much detail and minutia that goes into every design that it's fascinating.”
Cole Erhardt