Susan Merrill Bentz is our newest member in Corvallis. Susan is the founder of Project H.E.R. (Help. Enlightenment. Resources) in Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties. The program provides support for cancer patients from diagnosis through survivorship. Susan trained as a Registered Nurse at OHSU and was the original nurse navigator... Read more
Due to the pandemic, the Junior League of Portland was finally able to gather in person to honor the significant achievements of honorees for 2022, 2021, and 2020. Julie Branford recieved the award for 2020. She has been with the Junior League since 1977 and has been a trailblazer who pushed the envelope. As... Read more
Aletha has been a loyal and contributing member of ARCS Oregon for eleven years. She moved from California to Oregon with a background in journalism, including writing and communications. She was also active with the Race for the Cure in Orange County where, as Race chair, she was involved with... Read more
As pandemic mask requirements were lifted several months ago, three ARCS Chapter Oregon members invited their first-year scholars to lunch, to finally meet them in person. None of them expected the surprise that came next. The two scholars. both pursuing their PhDs atOregon Health & Science University (OHSU), had... Read more
ARCS Foundation Oregon member, Anne Weaver, CEO and co-owner Elephants Delicatessen is being recognized by the Women of Influence for her established business leadership with a strong record of innovation in her field, outstanding performance in her business and/or a clear track record of meaningful community involvement. Congratulations Anne! ... Read more
Mollie Marr has been dreaming about being accepted to the Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program since 2019, so she returned to medical school as early as possible after she received her PhD degree just in case she was accepted. Her dream came true! To learn more... Read more
ARCS Foundation Oregon is excited that Staci Simonich, ARCS member, has been named the first woman to serve as dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University. Simonich has served as acting dean of the college since March 1 and as executive dean for nearly two years.... Read more
PORTLAND, February 2, 2022 – The Board of Directors of ARCS Foundation Oregon has named Lori Slaughter as the organization’s first Executive Director. Slaughter’s extensive background in higher education philanthropy combined with a deep commitment to advancing science and research, will help further the mission of the women-led, 17-year-old... Read more
When asked about having “hope,” Jane Gray, and her husband, Dr. Joe Gray, both fall silent. The word hangs in the air like a thick perfume. A few seconds later, the couple responds. It’s a loaded question with a complex answer—an explanation that begins with a phone call on January... Read more
Incoming ARCS National President Caron Ogg learned her work ethic and attention to detail from her father, a physician who worked every day of the year except for Christmas. Her mother’s work schedule was the same. Her parents and all her grandparents earned college degrees, unusual in those decades. One grandmother... Read more
