Equity and Student Success
SOU Native American Studies receives grant from Banyan Botanicals - October 6, 2022. SOUnews. "Dragonfly’s Garden, located in Southern Oregon University’s community garden and a project of the Native American Studies..."
SOU commemoration of Indigenous Peoples Day returns as in-person event - October 4, 2022. SOUnews. "The annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at Southern Oregon University is returning as an in-person event on Monday, Oct. 10..."
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day at CCC - October 2, 2022. MolallaPioneer. By John Baker. "College will host a daylong event Oct. 11 exploring history, culture with food, music, more..."
Portland nonprofit helps low income students through their college careers - September 30, 2022. YouTube. By KGWnews. "The College Possible program provides mentors for low-income students who want to go to college..."
“Native Salem” exhibit opens at Chemeketa - September 29, 2022. SalemReporter. By Rachel Alexander. "People visiting Chemeketa Community College campus this fall will have a chance to learn about Kalapuyan history and culture..."
Deadline to apply for Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program extended to Oct. 31 - September 29, 2022. Herald and News. by Staff Reports. "The University of Oregon’s Oregon Folklife Network has been..."
Sharpest Drop in College Enrollment Is Among Black and Latino Men - September 28, 2022. Newsweek. By Anne Kim. "From 2019 to 2021, male undergraduate enrollment dropped by 10.2 percent, according..."
Affordability
Biden administration steps up protection against student loan forgiveness scams - October 5, 2022. NPR/OPB. By Meg Anderson. "The Biden administration is increasing its efforts to fight scams aimed at taking advantage of borrowers.."
2023-24 FAFSA application help for parents is here - October 1, 2022. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Nerd Wallet. "The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is a key step in making college affordable..."
State agency warns student loan borrowers about rise in forgiveness, refinancing scams - September 29, 2022. KTVZ. By KTVZ news sources. "The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning people about the uptick in student loan scams..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
LCC Offers New Apprenticeship Program - October 6, 2022. EugeneWeekly. By Krista Kroiss. "For people like Esteban Montero Chacon the ability to take classes completely online made the Energy Management program at Lane Community College possible..."
Youth crews help protect homes from wildfire thanks to state-funded training - October 2, 2022. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "Lindsay Nava hauled branches up a long wooded driveway near Grants Pass under the burning midday sun on Tuesday..."
Unpaid internships face new scrutiny as barriers to careers - September 30, 2022. OPB. By Naomi Harris and Jocelyn Gecker. "The value of an internship is unmistakable..."
Oregon State University launches new crisis team - September 30, 2022. KPIC.com. By Kendall Bartley and KVAl.comStaff. "Oregon State University is launching a new crisis team to help students facing mental health challenges..."
Umpqua Community College gives back to community on anniversary of shooting - September 30, 2022. The News-Review. By Sanne Godfrey. "The flag was at half staff, but there were no wreaths, no public ceremonies or indications..."
University of Oregon breaks freshman enrollment record for second year in a row - September 30, 2022. The Register-Guard. By Miranda Cyr. "The University of Oregon welcomed its largest class..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
University of Portland Begins New School Year with First Black President - October 3, 2022. The Skanner. By Saundra Sorenson. "Robert Kelly became the first Black president to lead the University of Portland when he stepped..."
KCC launches campaign to complete Apprenticeship Center - October 3, 2022. Lake County Examiner. "With construction on schedule to open in 2023, Klamath Community College’s Apprenticeship Center will..."
PCC plans to expand veterinary technician program facilities - October 3, 2022. KGW. By Bryant Clerkley. "As the veterinary world faces staffing shortages, Portland Community Colleges' Rock Creek campus is expanding..."
[Opinion] Other views: Success is all around us - October 1, 2022. East Oregonian. by J. Mark Browning. "The collective exhale we all heard Sunday, Sept. 18, as horse trailers, recreational vehicles and vendors headed out of town..."
Outgoing president reflects on seven years at EOU - September 30, 2022. The Observer. By Shannon Golden. "As his tenure comes to an end as the 12th president of Eastern Oregon University, the reality has started to sink in for Tom Insko..."
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