Equity and Student Success
Nontraditional Students Celebrated for High Academic Achievements - May 25, 2023. Klamath Alerts. By Community News. " A special event was held May 12 to celebrate nontraditional students’ academic..."
Linfield University program wasn’t created to help first-generation students get through pandemic — but it did - May 25, 2023. OPB. By Meerah Powell. "The first cohort of Linfield’s First Scholars program earn diplomas this Sunday..."
Student parents struggle with work, childcare and demands of higher ed - May 24, 2023. Mainstremaonline.org (UCC student paper). By Rachel Arceo. "Juggling the demands of full-time college with the responsibilities of adulthood such as debt and health..."
[Opinion] We can and must do better to help Black students enroll in college and succeed - May 22, 2023. The Hechinger Report. By Karen Stout. "Over and over, we read news stories and research studies demonstrating that Black learners..."
Lane Community College awarded $60,000 grant to support student parents - May 17, 2023. NBC16.com. By News Staff. "Lane Community College says it's been awarded a $60,000 grant by the Urban Institute to participate..."
The National AEM Cohort: A Showcase of State & Local Actions to Improve Accessibility for All Learners - May 11, 2023. Medium. Com. By UDL Center. "Throughout the month of May, CAST is partnering with the Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services..."
Affordability
Eastern Oregon University board approves tuition hike for 2023-24 - May 22, 2023. The Observer. By The Observer. "When Eastern Oregon University students return for the fall semester, they will face another increase in tuition..."
Federal education officials take aim on student debt from for-profit colleges - May 18, 2023. KATU. By Cory Smith. "The Education Department is pushing for new rules it says will protect students saddled with high levels of debt from for-profit schools..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
OHSU research offers clues for potential widespread HIV cure in people - May 25, 2023. OHSU News. By Franny White. "New research from Oregon Health & Science University is helping explain why at least five people have become HIV-free after..."
Blue Mountain Community College laid them off. Now they could be back as elected board members - May 23, 2023. OPB. By Antonio Sierra. "Two laid off instructors are leading write-in elections for Umatilla County seats..."
Willamette University creates new School of Computing and Information Sciences - May 23, 2023. By Malia Spencer. "Willamette University is creating a new school to house some of its fastest-growing degree programs, including computer science and information science..."
Oregon independent colleges, universities report $3.5 billion in yearly economic impact - May 23, 2023. KTVZ.com. By KTVZ news sources. "The Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities' members annual economic impact..."
OHSU partners with Oregon Tech to offer new Doctor of Physical Therapy Program - May 18, 2023. OHSU. "Oregon Health & Science University is partnering with Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls to..."
COCC receives nearly $3 million for program to expand electric vehicle technician workforce. May 16, 2023. KTVZ. "Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that Central Oregon Community College has..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
Oregon governor creates literacy council focused on teacher prep programs, licensing requirements - May 25, 2023. OPB. By Elizabeth Miller. "The council is part of Gov. Tina Kotek’s work to improve reading instruction for Oregon students..."
Kotek orders new council to investigate quality of reading instruction at Oregon teacher colleges - May 25, 2023. Oregon Capital Chronicle. By Alex Baumhardt. "The group will recommend licensing..."
Top lawmakers pledge $10.2 billion for Oregon schools - May 25, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Julia Silverman. "After last week’s rosier-than-expected economic forecast, legislative leaders say..."
For the first time, state funding to public colleges exceeds per-student funding levels seen prior to the Great Recession - May 25, 2023. SHEEO.org. "The latest State Higher Education Finance (SHEF) report finds that in 2022, public higher education..."
Future Eastern Oregon University president, heartened by reception from the community - May 24, 2023. Wallowa County Chieftain. "Now that the dust has settled on the interview process, Kelly Ryan, who is set to become Eastern..."
[Opinion] Oregon should invest in higher education, students - May 23, 2023. Portland Tribune. by Jessica Mole Hellman. "We know that earning a college degree allows individuals to not only improve their socioeconomic status..."
Oregon State University unveils new health center set to open later this summer - May 23, 2023. KEZI.com. By Julio Mora Rodriguez. "A new health center at Oregon State University will allow the University to move into a state of the art building..."
Lane Community College breaks ground on new Industry and Trades Education Center - May 19, 2023. KLCC.org. By Chrissy Ewald. "Lane Community College broke ground Friday on a new school of industry and trade..."
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