Equity and Student Success
Lane College receives grant - February 27, 2023. Wbbjtv.com. By Tristyn Stoop. "Lane College was among two colleges to receive a grant on Monday..."
Why Your ‘One-Stop’ Is Worth More Than You Think - February 27, 2023. Inside Higher Ed. By Ashley Mowreader. "Institutions are consolidating student services into single offices in new ways—and building..."
SWOCC recognized by Achieving the Dream as a 2023 Leader College - February 25, 2023. The World Link. By Southwestern Oregon Community College. "Southwestern Oregon Community College recently announced that it..."
The requirements for handing out state financial aid can affect students of color negatively, but we can change that - February 23, 2023. Medium.com. By Paola Santana. "The way many states choose to dole out financial aid could..."
Affordability
Lawmakers consider eliminating Oregon’s tuition-free community college program to focus on providing aid to low-income students - February 28, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "Lawmakers could consider a bill to phase out..."
Oregon’s tuition-free community college program has failed to deliver on multiple goals - February 26, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "Seven years after Oregon launched the country’s second “college promise” program..."
Portland State University’s ‘Tuition-Free Degree’ covers tuition for eligible Oregonians - February 27, 2023. KOIN.com. By Jashayla Pettigrew. "The program serves Pell-eligible Oregonians applying as first-year undergraduates, transfer students, or re-enrolling at PSU..."
Applications for community college scholarships are now available - February 24, 2023. Newport News Times. "Oregon Coast Community College scholarships are now available for the 2023-24 academic year..."
OSU: College Affordability Summit Set, Includes State Officials, Mar. 7 - February 23, 2023. The Corvallis Advocate. "Oregon State University will host a summit on March 7 about making college more affordable and accessible..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
University of Oregon administrators announce "Launch Oregon" initiative. March 1, 2023. KLCC. By Brian Bull. "A new economic development venture was announced today at the University of Oregon, which will support and develop business startups...."
CGCC Transfer Fair brings college reps to the Gorge. February 28, 2023. Columbia Gorge News. "On Thursday, March 9, Columbia Gorge Community College will host Oregon Transfer Days 2023. Representatives from four-year colleges and universities..."
Innovative program helps fill Central Oregon teacher shortage by turning clerical workers, teacher aides into teachers - March 1, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Naomi Arellano-Summer. "A successful program that has turned clerical..."
Transferring college credits just got easier in Oregon. Here are 4 things to know - February 27, 2023. The Register-Guard. By Miranda Cyr. "The Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission is making big changes to the way..."
How an OSU professor is leading efforts on making nuclear world safer - February 26, 2023. KGW.com. By Tim Gordon. "Oregon State University is taking a lead role in a big effort to educate the next generation of nuclear forensic scientists..."
Western remains the largest preparer of new teachers in Oregon - February 26, 2023. The News Review. By Western Oregon University. "According to the U.S. Department of Education’s Title II report, Western Oregon University..."
EOU hosts Eastern Oregon District FFA Convention - February 24, 2023. The Observer. By The Observer. "A winter weather front did not chill the enthusiasm of regional chapters of the National FFA Organization on Thursday, Feb. 23, as more..."
Antique Fire Truck Finds New Home at Klamath Community College - February 23, 2023. Klamath Alerts. By Community News. "A 1949 fire engine, restored to pristine condition, is on permanent display at the entrance..."
Apprenticeship programs are becoming more popular as an alternative to college - February 15, 2023. CNBC. By Jessica Dickler. "For Daniel Swan, a 26-year-old father of two, it was simply a means to a well-paying job during an uncertain time..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
Student mental health is focus of Biden official’s Portland visit - February 27, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Julia Silverman. "U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra got an earful Monday..."
Portland youth tell state, federal leaders they need culturally relevant mental health care - February 27, 2023. Oregon Capital Chronicle. By Alex Baumhardt. "A group that included mental health care professionals told Gov. Tina..."
SOU president meets with other Oregon higher ed presidents in Salem - February 23, 2023. Ashland.news. By Holly Dillemuth. "Southern Oregon University President Rick Bailey spent time in Salem this week, with plans to meet with the six..."
Oregon economists predict bigger revenues than expected but urge caution in budgeting - February 22, 2023. Oregon Capital Chronicle. By Julia Shumway. "The quarterly forecast estimates lawmakers will have nearly $700 million..."
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