Equity and Student Success
NAYA youth introduced to basics of advanced manufacturing thanks to grant - June 2023. Portland Community College news. By James Hill. "Portland Community College recently hosted two dozen enthusiastic youths with the Native American Youth and Family..."
‘More Refined’ Performance-Based Funding for Community Colleges - June 15, 2023. Inside Higher Ed. By Sara Weissman. "Oregon and other states are on the verge of embracing new performance-based funding models for their community colleges..."
Blue Mountain Community College grads celebrate commencement - June 15, 2023. East Oregonian. By Dakota Castets-Didier. "Blue Mountain Community College graduated 234 students Wednesday, June 14,..."
COCC graduate Jeff Bowen already working in hospitals on journey into the medical field - June 15, 2023. The Bulletin. By Noemi Arellano-Summer. "Jeff Bowen needed structure in his life after he dropped out of his first attempt at community college..."
PSU grad Karelly Ramirez-Wade strives to make STEM more accessible: ‘Science is for everyone’ - June 11, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "Ramirez is among the nearly 4,000 undergraduates..."
[Opinion] Dana Young: Chukars celebrate 60 years of education with graduating class - June 11, 2023. Argus Observer. By Dana Young. "On Friday, we will celebrate the 60th Commencement Ceremony at Treasure Valley Community College..."
Oregon Higher Ed Commission Approves Student Success-Centric Funding Model for Community Colleges - June 9, 2023. Diverse Issues in Higher Education. By Arrman Kyaw. "Oregon is changing how $550 million-plus..."
Affordability
More Borrowers at Risk of Defaulting - June 12, 2023. Inside Higher Ed. By Katherine Knott. "With student loan payments set to resume, a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report shows more borrowers are struggling..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
‘A transformational gift’: Portland State gifted $6M humanities scholarship - June 15, 2023. KOIN.com. By Michaela Bourgeois, Emily Burris, Ken Boddie. "Humanities students at Portland State University will soon be eligible to get..."
Oregon fails to turn page on reading: Using flawed teaching methods - June 13, 2023. Oregon Capital Chronicle. By Alex Baumhardt. "It took Ronda Fritz more than a decade and a doctorate degree in education to learn how to teach kids to read..."
Pacific Recognized for 'Transfer Friendliness' - June 12, 2023. Pacific University. "Pacific University has been named one of the best in the country for transfer students for the third year running..."
PSU's 'Future Ready Oregon' Conference Puts Climate, Indigenous Values at Center of Workforce Development - June 9, 2023. Portland State University. By Cristina Rojas. "Portland State brought together dozens of regional workforce, community and..."
Applying to college just got easier - June 9, 2023. News Times. "Oregon Coast Community College has launched its schedule of “On-The-Spot Admissions” events for prospective students..."
OSU gets federal funds to study mass timber - June 9, 2023. Fox 26. By Fox 26 KMVU. " Oregon State University is getting $1 million to study the effects of fire on mass timber..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
College appoints interim president - June 14, 2023. The Astorian. By Ethan Myers. "Kevin LaCoste, a retired banking executive, has been appointed as interim president of Clatsop Community College..."
BMCC Providing Out of District Higher Education Services to Union County - June 14, 2023. Elkhorn Media Group. By Garrett Christensen. "The Union County Commissioners have approved an out-of-district contract with Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC)..."
Education Department Announces Grants for Initiatives to Support Native Students - June 13, 2023. Diverse issues in Higher Education. By Arrman Kyaw. "The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has announced..."
BMCC president 'cautiously optimistic' about HECC approval of new formula - June 13, 2023. East Oregonian. By Dakota Castets-Didier. "After the Higher Education Coordinating Commission announced it approved a redesign to how..."
Ceremony to celebrate Lane Community College's $9.5 million Florence center renovation - June 13, 2023. Kezi.com. By Ryan Bonham. "A grand opening ceremony is slated for 5 p.m. on Tuesday evening celebrating..."
LCC is proposing to close the only community college health clinic in Oregon - June 9, 2023. KLCC. By Tiffany Eckert. "This spring, Lane Community College President Stephanie Bulger sent an email to employees with an announcement.."
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