Equity and Student Success
Nation’s first four-year, independent Chicano university celebrates 50 years since founding in Oregon - August 25, 2023. OPB. By Meerah Powell. and Emily Hamilton. "Activists and educators created Colegio César Chávez..."
Affordability
552,000 Oregonians have student debt. State offers help - August 28, 2023. The Register-Guard. By Miranda Cyr. "The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has released the state's first analysis of residents' student loan debt, and recommendations..."
Empowering Oregon’s Future Leaders: A New Class of Diversity in Leadership Scholarship Awardees - August 22, 2023. Oregon Treasury press release. By Kasey Kriftka. "The Oregon College Saving Plan, a program of the Oregon State Treasury, today.."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
Community Colleges Double Down on Dual Enrollment - August 28, 2023. Inside Higher Ed. By Jessica Blake. "The programs are a consistent source of students and revenue for colleges with declining enrollments, especially if students stay on after graduating from high school..."
Examining the top issues facing Oregon’s K-12 schools as new year begins - August 28, 2023. OPB. By Natalie Pate. "Students, educators and families are preparing for a historic year in Oregon schools..."
New state authority over transfers sparks pushback from Oregon universities - August 27, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "As Oregon attempts to ease the process for students to transfer from community colleges to public universities,..."
University of Oregon archaeologists say new evidence suggests Oregon may be North America's oldest human occupation site - August 25, 2023. Komonews.com. By Juliette Smith and KVAL staff. "Patrick O'Grady and other archaeologists at the.."
COCC Offers New Health Certificate - August 25, 2023. MyCentralOregon.com. "Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) public health discipline will begin offering a one-year certificate in community health this fall..."
Klamath County, KCC look to strengthen career pathways - August 22, 2023. Herald and News. By Zak Keeney. "Klamath County and Klamath Community College have entered into a strategic partnership..."
Oregon Private College Week 2023 Welcomed Nearly 1,100 Student Visits to Alliance Member Campuses - August 21, 2023. News Release from Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities. By Meg Ridenour. "The Alliance and its undergraduate..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
OSU Board OKs $36 million project to prepare 24 acres at OSU-Cascades for innovation district, other future expansion - August 25, 2023. KTVZ.com. By KTVZ news sources. "Oregon State University President Jayathi Murthy..."
New study contends BMCC drives $157.5M economic impact, supports job growth - August 25, 2023. East Oregonian. By East Oregonian. "A new study has revealed the extensive impact Blue Mountain Community College has on..."
Eastern Oregon University's Grand Staircase project delayed - August 24, 2023. East Oregonian. By The Observer. "Breaking ground on Eastern Oregon University’s Grand Staircase project has been delayed..."
Governor Kotek visits Madras COCC - August 24, 2023. The Madras Pioneer. By Pat Kruis. "On her statewide listening tour, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek spent half a day in Jefferson county. She visited a farm, had lunch with community leaders and finished..."
Lane Community College's economic contributions are significant, study says - August 23, 2023. KEZI.com. By Ryan Bonham. "According to a new report, Lane Community College’s regional economic contributions are significant, with $674.6 million..."
[Opinion] Amid Skepticism About Higher Ed, State Lawmakers On Both Sides Appear Open To Fresh Ideas - August 23, 2023. Forbes. By Jamie Merisotis. "We’re always stronger together—and that includes the effort to fix our system of education and job training..."
More than $6,000,000 to Oregon for cybersecurity - August 19, 2023. KDRV.com. By Cinthia Cortez. "More than $6 million will be heading to Oregon to enhance cybersecurity statewide..."
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