Equity and Student Success
[Opinion] An investment in Oregon’s people and Oregon’s future - February 9, 2022. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Patsy Richards and Mark Mitsui. "If the pandemic has shown us anything, it’s that the divide between..."
OSU-Cascades event to celebrate Black excellence and success in Oregon - February 9, 2022. Oregon State University. "In recognition of Black History Month, Oregon State University – Cascades will host..."
First-generation students find 'ladder to success' at community colleges- February 8, 2022. Lumina Foundation. By Yesenia Ayala. "Blake Dressel and Alex Oliveros both were the first in their families..."
SOU reacts to recent HBCU bomb threats - February 7, 2022. Mail Tribune. By Kevin Opsahl. "Institutional leadership offered campus resources and the BSU president said he would hold a meeting with his peers to ‘begin the healing process’..."
Indigenous Gardens Network again receives Oregon Cultural Trust grant - February 4, 2022. SOU News. "Southern Oregon University, tribal partners and others have received a $30,154 grant from the Oregon Cultural Trust..."
Left Behind: Low expectations, lackluster education for high school students of color in Portland span decades - February 4, 2022. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Eder Campuzano.
"As a teen, Nike Love was fed up..."
Amazing Oregonians: Ada Wouldn't Let Anything Keep Her From Her Dream of Being a Maritime Engineer - February 2, 2022. By Andrew Rogers. My Oregon News (State of Oregon, Governor's Office site). "It was already a juggling act that would be daunting for anyone..."
Affordability
States Warm to FAFSA Requirements - February 9, 2022. Inside Higher Ed. By Emma Whitford. "At least six states are considering legislation that would require high school seniors to fill.."
Will Making the FAFSA More ‘Fun’ Help Get Pell Grants Into Students’ Pockets? - February 3, 2022. The Hechinger Report. By Olivia Sanchez. "Convincing students and parents to fill out the Free Application..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
$2.3 million grant will help math department grow and diversify - February 8, 2022. AroundtheO. By Cole Sinanian. "The UO Department of Mathematics garnered a $2.3 million grant from..."
University of Oregon's COVID Support Program To Expand Statewide - February 8, 2022. The Lund Report. By Jordan Brown. "A University of Oregon program designed to contact trace COVID-19..."
Colleges could soon be making admissions decisions without affirmative action - February 8, 2022. OPB. By Allison Frost. "For decades, affirmative action programs have been used as one way to bring racial equity to college admissions..."
PSU study challenges idea that college degree is still the great equalizer - February 7, 2022. Portland State University. By Cristina Rojas. "A college degree has long been touted as the great equalizer in our country, but a new..."
PCC breaks ground for new workforce training center in Cully - February 7, 2022. Star News. By Phill Colombo. "In January, Portland Community College held a groundbreaking ceremony for the..."
The US Desperately Needs Skilled Workers. But the Community Colleges That Train Them Are Woefully Underfunded - February 5, 2022. CNN Business. By Alicia Wallace. "As America seeks to train workers for the..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
OSU seeks continued, added funding from state legislature in 2022 short session – February 7, 2022. The Daily Barometer. By Sam Misa. "On Feb. 1, the Oregon Legislature began the 2022 short session,..."
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has an ambitious agenda for her last year in office - February 4, 2022. OPB. By Sage Van Wing. "Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has begun a series of lasts: last State of the State address..."
More Oregon industries want in on governor's $200 million workforce plan - February 3, 2022. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Jamie Goldberg. "Industries left out of Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s $200 million..."
In final State of the State address, Brown touts victories, pushes spending plan - February 3, 2022. Oregon Capital Chronicle. By Julia Shumway. "Gov. Kate Brown’s final State of the State address on Thursday served..."
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