Featured Stories

Chance Walton

“I want to go into the medical field to help give disabled persons a better chance. My family has had instances where the doctors were less compassionate because they were dealing with a disabled individual who "wasn't contributing to society." I hope to one day give these individuals the compassion that everyone deserves, whether able or disabled.”

Ciena Gregory

“I chose Oregon Tech because it was close to my family, and I would be able to study cadavers and have a hands-on experience.”

Heather Ritter

“I heard that comparison is the thief of joy, but I didn’t understand it until college. Among students, comparing grades and test scores is normal. While I recognize the reassurance it might bring, I’ve also realized it’s an incomplete picture of someone’s effort or potential. Everyone’s journey is shaped uniquely—some grades come from stable environments, others from sleepless nights. Regardless, we all aim for growth, and the journey and the mistakes we make along the way are the best experiences one can get in life.”

Brooklyn Bartram

“My greatest learning experience has to be the progress I have made within my public speaking abilities. Now I can proudly say I have worked extremely hard and can present to the class with confidence as well as answer and ask important questions to my teachers.”

Achilles Krigsvold

“My greatest learning experience so far has been learning about the opportunities a rural town can offer and how important it is to branch out to your peers, professors, and to the community. ”

Michael Sanchez

“My greatest learning experience at Oregon Tech is finding my passion and study for geomatics surveying and wanting to pursue my degree.”

Youstina Reyad

“My greatest learning experience at Oregon Tech has been applying engineering concepts in hands-on labs and real-world projects. Working through complex problems in team settings has strengthened my technical and communication skills.”

Nicole Taniguchi

“My greatest learning experience here at Oregon Tech has been that every person has their own story. Being able to interact with actual patients, I have come to understand that everyone comes from a different walk of life. Having the ability to empathize with these patients has taught me the importance of never overlooking what someone might be struggling with.”

Zoe Andresen

“Everybody I have met at OIT has been incredibly welcoming, kind, and helpful as much as possible. I am ecstatic to be joining such an amazing place.”

Naomi Pope

“My greatest learning experience at Oregon Tech has been participating in the honors program. It taught me to think critically, synthesize information from various sources, and engage deeply with complex ideas.”

Mary Schooler

“Through dual credit classes, I’m able to take classes through OIT. One of my greatest Learning experiences has been through my Writing 122 class. I have learned multiple ways to create a good paper, but most importantly I have learned to write a professional research paper.”

Alexus Tenold

“I also chose OIT because they have a highly rated nuclear medicine program, which is what I aim to be going into this fall.”

Lucille Koschmann

“The greatest learning experience I’ve had at Oregon Tech has been through the Honors Program. The Honors Program has taught me to think deeply about the ideas that make up our world; how abstract ideas shape concrete reality and how that impacts the way we view life.”

Macy Carter

“My greatest learning experience at Oregon Tech has been taking my Anatomy and Physiology classes”

Ava Silbernagel

“My greatest learning experience at Oregon Tech has been learning the ins and outs of college. As a first generation college student, I had to learn how to apply to college, how college works, and how to fund my education on my own.”

Amber Wallace

“My greatest learning experiences at Oregon Tech was during the hospital rotations I did in my junior year. Getting a hands-on look into the ultrasound field was very beneficial and taught me valuable information that textbook learning alone could not do.”

Samantha Davenport

“My greatest learning experience at Oregon Tech has been the opportunity to attend conferences that are within my degree field to learn about new techniques being used and developed within the field of GIS and also being able to meet and make connections with other people in the industry that could help me later on in life after I graduat”

Tatyana McCain

“I chose OIT because of all the wonderful things I’ve heard about it. ”

Jacob Dennis

“I believe renewable energy is the future and that if we don’t pay serious attention to our climate/ environment we won’t have a sustainable future.”

Paetyn Eckert

“I chose OIT because the school is ranked highly for the Dental Hygiene program and the faculty prepares their students to be successful. ”

Katherine Cook

“I chose Oregon Tech because of its strong reputation for hands on learning, practical experience, and dedicated faculty. The program’s focus on preparing students for real world careers aligns with my goal of becoming a nurse.”

September Sahnow

“My greatest learning experience so far has been the focus on hands-on-learning that Oregon Tech provides.”

Katie Mull

“My greatest learning experience has been my experience as a student-athlete at Oregon Tech. I have been able to better my leadership and time management skills on the track and in the classroom.”

Michael Sanchez

“I chose Oregon Tech for the school being one of the top engineering and medical schools in the state and offered a four-year geomatics program that prepares and provides the resources to set up to pass the FS exam starting a surveying career.”

Kyle Bittle

“My parents both went to Oregon Tech and work in the medical field. I thought I should do the same.”

Kaden Groenig

“I chose Oregon Tech for its balance of basketball, small class sizes, and hands-on business education. ”

Quincy Townsend

“I chose Oregon Tech because of the opportunity to play basketball as well as going with my pre-med track.”

Rachel Hawkins

“ I have heard wonderful things about this school and am honored to be a student here.”

Heather Arredondo

“ Oregon Tech offers strong clinical training and the support I need to succeed as a dental hygienist.”

Kristalina Derry

“I chose Oregon Tech because of its welcoming community and the many clubs and groups that help everyone feel included. It's a place where students can truly belong. ”

Hannah Levesque

“ I chose OIT because, not only was the location perfect with living in Klamath Falls, but I have been told about many positive success stories from people who have gone through the program in the past. I hope to add to those stories moving forward.”

Laly Morfin

“Two of my most influential professors at Oregon Tech are Rick Hoylman and Vanessa Bennett. They are incredibly dedicated and always willing to help, encouraging us to attend office hours and ask questions.”