Equity and Student Success
UO moves toward becoming an Hispanic-serving institution - April 26, 2023. AroundtheO. By Campus News. "The University of Oregon is making significant strides towards becoming a designated Hispanic-serving institution with the release..."
Native American heritage on display at annual powwow - April 26, 2023. Polk County Itemizer-Observer. By Lance Masterson. "Powwows offer Native Americans more than a chance to dance and socialize with friends and families, according to Nick Sixkiller..."
The nontraditional experience in a ‘highly traditional school’ - April 24, 2023. Daily Emerald (UO student newspaper). By Romie Avivi Stuhl. "“Nontraditional” is an umbrella term used to describe students who haven’t taken the common path to college..."
U.S. Department of Education awards $475,000 to OSU migrant student support program - April 24, 2023. KEZI.com. By Ryan Bonham. "Oregon State University is one of two state educational institutions receiving federal funding in..."
Use open educational resources to hit DEI goals, AAC&U says - April 20, 2023. Higher Ed Dive. By Laura Spitalniak. "Colleges can use open educational resources, or OER, to meet their diversity, equity and inclusion goals,..."
Affordability
OCCU Foundation partners with Lane Community College Foundation to support students - April 26, 2023. KVAL.com. By News Staff. "According to a release from Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU), the OCCU Foundation, the philanthropic..."
Tuition 101: Making sense of what college classes cost at Oregon’s big public universities - April 26, 2023. OPB. By Meerah Powell. "Oregon is fast approaching an important period in its higher education calendar..."
Is a four-year college degree worth the cost? College Scorecard changes amid debate - April 25, 2023. USA Today. By Kayla Jimenez. "As more Americans debate the value of college and decide whether to take on student loan debt, new national data..."
Oregon program helped 11,000 low-income college students meet basic needs last year - April 24, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "The first time Kathy Bode visited a food pantry, she remembers looking around to make sure nobody recognized her..."
Training and Employment Consortium helps EOU students - April 21, 2023. The Observer. By Jillian Hoefer. "For Eastern Oregon University students who are short the money to pay tuition for upcoming terms, the Training and Employment Consortium may be able to help..."
Oregon Tech Trustees announce tuition increase for 2023-24 academic year - April 21, 2023. Oregon Tech Newsroom. "The Oregon Tech Board of Trustees voted at its April meeting to increase tuition levels for the 2023-24..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
The ‘Some College, No Credential’ Cohort Grows - April 25, 2023. Inside Higher Ed. By Sara Weissman. "National Student Clearinghouse Research Center report documents an increase in learners with college credits..."
For Class of 2025 students, math more often means better grades, better understanding - April 24, 2023. OPB. By Elizabeth Miller. "Some students spend twice as much time in math classes as their peers..."
Oregon Conservation Corps raising funds to support youth, protect homes across state - April 24, 2023. KTVZ.com. By KTVZ news sources. "The Higher Education Coordinating Commission announced Monday..."
PSU, Willamette Partnership win EPA grant to create environmental justice center serving Pacific Northwest - April 24, 2023. Portland Tribune. by Rolando Hernandez. "On Monday, the Environmental Protection Agency awarded..."
RCC gets approval to expand nursing program - April 21, 2023. Fox26. By Fox26 and KMVU. "Rogue Community College has been given final approval to expand the size of its nursing program..."
Portland Community College faculty concerned for future of nursing program - April 21, 2023. OPB. By Meerah Powell. "Amid uncertainty in leadership, some PCC faculty are worried the nursing program could close..."
Oregon’s community colleges see enrollment rebound - April 21, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "Oregon’s pandemic-battered community colleges are seeing student enrollment rebound, but not necessarily among the same..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
Blue Mountain Community College seeks input during listening sessions - April 26, 2023. East Oregonian. By East Oregonian. "Blue Mountain Community College announced Wednesday, April 26, it is holding a series of..."
Housing Production Advisory Council Releases Framework for Action Plan - April 25, 2023. State of Oregon Newsroom. By The Office of Governor Kotek. "Today the Housing Production Advisory Council, which Governor Tina Kotek established..."
Umpqua Community College makes $1.9 mil purchase on downtown property - April 25, 2023. NBC16.com. By News Staff. "On April 25, Umpqua Community College announced the acquirement of three downtown Roseburg buildings..."
EOU presidential finalist addresses higher education issue - April 25, 2023. The Observer. By Dick Mason. "Never underestimate the importance of taking innovative steps when seeking to boost student retention at a university..."
Oregon's Ways and Means Committee hears local testimonies - April 22, 2023. The News-Review. By Drew Winkelmaier. "Representatives and Senators from across the state gathered at Umpqua Community College Friday..."
EOU president finalist focuses on taking advantage of chances to make connections - April 21, 2023. The Observer. By Dick Mason. "Kelly Ryan, a candidate for president of Eastern Oregon University, will visit campus April 24-25..."
Southern Oregon University trustees approve fiscal plan that includes layoffs - April 21, 2023. OPB. By Jane Vaughn. "On Friday, Southern Oregon University’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved a plan that they say will..."
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