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Rogue Credit Union Expands Support For UCC Students And Douglas County Community - 07/31/26

ROSEBURG, Ore., July 31, 2026 — Rogue Credit Union is expanding its support of Umpqua Community College’s efforts to create opportunities for students, families and residents throughout Douglas County through a new five-year partnership.

 

Established July 14, 2026, the partnership will support UCC’s new track and field facility and further the college’s work to provide welcoming spaces where students and community members can learn, compete, connect and thrive. The track will be recognized as the UCC Track & Field Complex Sponsored by Rogue Credit Union.

 

The agreement builds on a long-standing relationship between the two organizations and reflects their shared commitment to education, student success, community well-being and expanding access to opportunities that improve quality of life throughout the region.

 

“Rogue Credit Union has been a valued partner to UCC and our students for many years,” said UCC President Rachel Pokrandt. “This expanded partnership reflects a shared investment in Douglas County. While the track will provide an outstanding venue for our student-athletes, its greatest impact will be felt across the community as a welcoming space for youth programs, local events, recreation and opportunities that bring people together for years to come. We are grateful for Rogue’s continued commitment to youth, families, and education.”

 

Rogue Credit Union’s support of UCC extends across the student experience. Its long-standing relationship with the college includes an on-campus student branch, classroom-based financial education and a co-branded student debit card discount program. Rogue has also supported UCC Athletics through game-day activities and promotional giveaways and has been a consistent sponsor of the UCC Foundation’s annual Legacy Ball.

 

The expanded partnership will help UCC establish a community asset that serves far more than collegiate athletics. The new facility will offer opportunities for K-12 competitions, youth programming, community recreation, campus events and regional gatherings, helping residents of all ages stay active, build connections and celebrate together.

 

“Rogue Credit Union is proud to expand our partnership with Umpqua Community College,” said President/CEO Matt Stephenson. “Supporting the UCC Track aligns with our commitment to strengthening the communities we serve. We’re excited to help create a space that will inspire students, welcome families and provide opportunities for people throughout Douglas County to gather, compete and stay active.”

 

UCC will celebrate the grand opening of the track and field facility on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. The celebration will feature activities for all ages, a community ribbon-cutting ceremony and opportunities for visitors to experience the new facility firsthand. Additional event details will be announced soon.

 

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About Umpqua Community College
Nestled in the beautiful North Umpqua River Valley, Umpqua Community College is the regional center for higher education in Douglas County, Oregon. UCC provides high quality college degree programs, workforce development, and community learning opportunities. For more information, please visit us online at www.umpqua.edu

 

About Rogue Credit Union
Rogue Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative with an asset base of over $4.3 billion and a loan portfolio of over $2.6 billion. At Rogue, membership is about more than an auto loan or checking account. It’s about offering a higher level of service to over 245,000 members. Rogue is committed to helping its members along the way and making local communities better for everyone. Membership with Rogue is open to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in select Oregon, Idaho and California counties. Visit any branch or go to roguecu.org to become a part of something bigger. 

Rogue Credit Union Expands Support For UCC Students And Douglas County Community - 07/31/26

ROSEBURG, Ore., July 31, 2026 — Rogue Credit Union is expanding its support of Umpqua Community College’s efforts to create opportunities for students, families and residents throughout Douglas County through a new five-year partnership.

 

Established July 14, 2026, the partnership will support UCC’s new track and field facility and further the college’s work to provide welcoming spaces where students and community members can learn, compete, connect and thrive. The track will be recognized as the UCC Track & Field Complex Sponsored by Rogue Credit Union.

 

The agreement builds on a long-standing relationship between the two organizations and reflects their shared commitment to education, student success, community well-being and expanding access to opportunities that improve quality of life throughout the region.

 

“Rogue Credit Union has been a valued partner to UCC and our students for many years,” said UCC President Rachel Pokrandt. “This expanded partnership reflects a shared investment in Douglas County. While the track will provide an outstanding venue for our student-athletes, its greatest impact will be felt across the community as a welcoming space for youth programs, local events, recreation and opportunities that bring people together for years to come. We are grateful for Rogue’s continued commitment to youth, families, and education.”

 

Rogue Credit Union’s support of UCC extends across the student experience. Its long-standing relationship with the college includes an on-campus student branch, classroom-based financial education and a co-branded student debit card discount program. Rogue has also supported UCC Athletics through game-day activities and promotional giveaways and has been a consistent sponsor of the UCC Foundation’s annual Legacy Ball.

 

The expanded partnership will help UCC establish a community asset that serves far more than collegiate athletics. The new facility will offer opportunities for K-12 competitions, youth programming, community recreation, campus events and regional gatherings, helping residents of all ages stay active, build connections and celebrate together.

 

“Rogue Credit Union is proud to expand our partnership with Umpqua Community College,” said President/CEO Matt Stephenson. “Supporting the UCC Track aligns with our commitment to strengthening the communities we serve. We’re excited to help create a space that will inspire students, welcome families and provide opportunities for people throughout Douglas County to gather, compete and stay active.”

 

UCC will celebrate the grand opening of the track and field facility on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. The celebration will feature activities for all ages, a community ribbon-cutting ceremony and opportunities for visitors to experience the new facility firsthand. Additional event details will be announced soon.

 

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About Umpqua Community College
Nestled in the beautiful North Umpqua River Valley, Umpqua Community College is the regional center for higher education in Douglas County, Oregon. UCC provides high quality college degree programs, workforce development, and community learning opportunities. For more information, please visit us online at www.umpqua.edu

 

About Rogue Credit Union
Rogue Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative with an asset base of over $4.3 billion and a loan portfolio of over $2.6 billion. At Rogue, membership is about more than an auto loan or checking account. It’s about offering a higher level of service to over 245,000 members. Rogue is committed to helping its members along the way and making local communities better for everyone. Membership with Rogue is open to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in select Oregon, Idaho and California counties. Visit any branch or go to roguecu.org to become a part of something bigger. 

Umpqua Community College Students Earn Four Medals For Student-Crafted Wines (Photo) - 07/02/26

ROSEBURG, Ore., July 2, 2026 — Students in Umpqua Community College's Southern Oregon Wine Institute (SOWI) Wine Making & Viticulture program are celebrating an exceptional showing after earning four medals in two prestigious wine competitions, highlighting the quality of their hands-on education and the Umpqua Valley grapes they transformed into award-winning wines.

 

The students' most recent success came at the 2026 Pacific Northwest Wine Competition, where they earned:

  • Double Gold Medal — 2023 Pinot Noir
  • Silver Medal — 2023 Tempranillo

The Pacific Northwest Wine Competition is one of the region's most respected wine competitions, featuring 644 entries that were evaluated through blind tastings by a panel of industry professionals. The Double Gold designation is awarded only when every judge unanimously awards a wine Gold, making it one of the competition's highest honors.

 

These awards followed another strong performance at the 4th Annual West Coast College & University Wine Festival, held June 13 at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, California. In UCC's first appearance at the event, students earned:

  • Gold Medal — 2023 Tempranillo
  • Bronze Medal — 2023 Pinot Noir

Both award-winning wines were crafted by students in UCC's Wine Making & Viticulture program using grapes grown in the Umpqua Valley. Throughout the program, students gain experience in every stage of the winemaking process—from vineyard management and harvest through fermentation, bottling, labeling, marketing, and tasting room operations.

 

"The real story is what our students have accomplished," said Joel Goodwillie, UCC Winery Manager. "Every bottle recognized in these competitions was produced through the dedication, skill, and teamwork of our students. These awards reflect the hands-on education they receive and the pride they take in producing exceptional wines from Umpqua Valley fruit."

 

The Southern Oregon Wine Institute combines classroom instruction with immersive, real-world learning in a commercial-scale teaching winery and an award-winning five-acre vineyard. Located in the Danny Lang Teaching, Learning & Event Center, the program prepares students for careers in wine production, vineyard management, winery operations, and wine business while also serving as an incubator for emerging wineries and entrepreneurs.

 

As Oregon's wine industry continues to grow, UCC's Wine Making & Viticulture program provides multiple educational pathways through certificates in Wine Production, Vineyard Management, and Winery/Tasting Room Management, equipping students with the practical skills employers value.

 

The recent awards recognize not only the quality of the wines, but also the success of UCC's experiential learning model, where students leave the classroom with real-world experience and nationally recognized accomplishments.

 

For more information about the Southern Oregon Wine Institute and Umpqua Community College's Wine Making & Viticulture program, visit umpqua.edu/wine.

 

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About Umpqua Community College
Nestled in the beautiful North Umpqua River Valley, Umpqua Community College is the regional center for higher education in Douglas County, Oregon. UCC provides high quality college degree programs, workforce development, and community learning opportunities. For more information, please visit us online at www.umpqua.edu

 

Contact: 
Caroline Samananda, Dir. Marketing & Communications, Umpqua Community College
marketing@umpqua.edu

Umpqua Community College Students Earn Four Medals For Student-Crafted Wines (Photo) - 07/02/26

ROSEBURG, Ore., July 2, 2026 — Students in Umpqua Community College's Southern Oregon Wine Institute (SOWI) Wine Making & Viticulture program are celebrating an exceptional showing after earning four medals in two prestigious wine competitions, highlighting the quality of their hands-on education and the Umpqua Valley grapes they transformed into award-winning wines.

 

The students' most recent success came at the 2026 Pacific Northwest Wine Competition, where they earned:

  • Double Gold Medal — 2023 Pinot Noir
  • Silver Medal — 2023 Tempranillo

The Pacific Northwest Wine Competition is one of the region's most respected wine competitions, featuring 644 entries that were evaluated through blind tastings by a panel of industry professionals. The Double Gold designation is awarded only when every judge unanimously awards a wine Gold, making it one of the competition's highest honors.

 

These awards followed another strong performance at the 4th Annual West Coast College & University Wine Festival, held June 13 at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, California. In UCC's first appearance at the event, students earned:

  • Gold Medal — 2023 Tempranillo
  • Bronze Medal — 2023 Pinot Noir

Both award-winning wines were crafted by students in UCC's Wine Making & Viticulture program using grapes grown in the Umpqua Valley. Throughout the program, students gain experience in every stage of the winemaking process—from vineyard management and harvest through fermentation, bottling, labeling, marketing, and tasting room operations.

 

"The real story is what our students have accomplished," said Joel Goodwillie, UCC Winery Manager. "Every bottle recognized in these competitions was produced through the dedication, skill, and teamwork of our students. These awards reflect the hands-on education they receive and the pride they take in producing exceptional wines from Umpqua Valley fruit."

 

The Southern Oregon Wine Institute combines classroom instruction with immersive, real-world learning in a commercial-scale teaching winery and an award-winning five-acre vineyard. Located in the Danny Lang Teaching, Learning & Event Center, the program prepares students for careers in wine production, vineyard management, winery operations, and wine business while also serving as an incubator for emerging wineries and entrepreneurs.

 

As Oregon's wine industry continues to grow, UCC's Wine Making & Viticulture program provides multiple educational pathways through certificates in Wine Production, Vineyard Management, and Winery/Tasting Room Management, equipping students with the practical skills employers value.

 

The recent awards recognize not only the quality of the wines, but also the success of UCC's experiential learning model, where students leave the classroom with real-world experience and nationally recognized accomplishments.

 

For more information about the Southern Oregon Wine Institute and Umpqua Community College's Wine Making & Viticulture program, visit umpqua.edu/wine.

 

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About Umpqua Community College
Nestled in the beautiful North Umpqua River Valley, Umpqua Community College is the regional center for higher education in Douglas County, Oregon. UCC provides high quality college degree programs, workforce development, and community learning opportunities. For more information, please visit us online at www.umpqua.edu

 

Contact: 
Caroline Samananda, Dir. Marketing & Communications, Umpqua Community College
marketing@umpqua.edu