Equity and Student Success
HECC grants PCC $2.2 million to boost workforce development - November 2023. Portland Community College. By James Hill. "The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) is providing a significant boost for Portland Community College..."
College-bound Portland students worry about catching up after lost class time - November 21, 2023. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "Some Portland students who have been looking to get ahead with college credit classes are now feeling like they’re falling behind..."
Grants aimed at helping student veterans - November 15, 2023. The New Era. "More than $1 million is going to help Oregon's student veterans through a grant from the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs..."
PSU receives new designation for supporting minority students - November 15, 2023. KOIN.com. By Emily Burris and Ken Boddie. "Portland State University recently received a new national designation for its role in supporting minority students..."
Portland native tapped as University of Oregon’s first Rhodes Scholar since 2007 - November 14, 2023. KOIN.com. By Jashayla Pettigrew. "A Portlander is the first University of Oregon student in 16 years to be selected for the prestigious Rhodes scholarship..."
PSU student preserving stories of Vietnamese - November 14, 2023. KOIN.com. By Tim Steele. "Portland State University Art Practice student Lillyanne Pham is using a $10,000 award to preserve the stories..."
Affordability
Bend park district provides student workers with college tuition help - November 21, 2023. The Bulletin. By Noemi Arellano-Summer. "College students who work for the Bend Park & Recreation District's after-school program Kids Inc. are getting help..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
Nestucca Valley School District awarded a $1M Workforce Ready Grant through Future Ready Oregon - November 17, 2023. Tillamook Headlight Herald. "The Nestucca Valley School District, acting on behalf of the Tillamook Education Consortium (TEC),..."
[Opinion] Something Wonderful Is Happening in American Prisons. Really. - November 17, 2023. The New York Times. By Max Kenner. "A change taking place right now has the potential to do more good within U.S. prisons..."
Grant provides $30,000 for BMCC high-tech drone farm - November 16, 2023. Blue Mountain Community College. "A high-tech agriculture program at Blue Mountain Community College will add to its arsenal of aerial imaging..."
Eastern Oregon University reports first increase in enrollment since 2019 - November 16, 2023. The Observer. By Dick Mason. "First-year Eastern Oregon University President Kelly Ryan is cautiously optimistic after the release..."
Following years of downsizing, Blue Mountain Community College enrollment starts to rebound - November 16, 2023. OPB. By Antonio Sierra. "Student enrollment up nearly 20% as the Eastern Oregon college emerges from the pandemic..."
Oregon first in US to allow law students to become lawyers through apprenticeships, not bar exam - November 14, 2023. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Zane Sparling. "Passing the bar exam is no longer the only way to become a lawyer in Oregon..."
[Opinion] A good sign: College enrollments climbing - November 14, 2023. The Bulletin. "It's encouraging to see student enrollment at Oregon State University-Cascades rising by 3.3% overall..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
EOU president touts outreach to Eastern Oregon - November 17, 2023. Wallowa County Chieftain. By Chuck Anderson. "Kelly Ryan, Eastern Oregon University's new president, is wasting no time getting useds..."
Governor, legislative leaders react to revenue forecast - November 16, 2023. Portland Tribune. By Peter Wong. "A roundup of reactions from Gov. Tina Kotek and legislative leaders to the state’s quarterly economic and revenue forecast,..."
College Unveils Library Remodel- Grand Re-Opening - November 21, 2023. KQENnewsradio.com. "Umpqua Community College recently completed an extensive remodel of its library..."
Portland State University, in close collaboration with OHSU, establishes Oregon Center for Excellence in Behavioral Health and Aging - November 20, 2023. OHSU. "New center to address growing mental health crises among older adults, including expanded access..."
Governor selects Ontario’s Theresa Martinez to key post on high education board - November 17, 2023. The Malheur Enterprise. By Pat Caldwell. "Theresa Martinez always wanted to be a teacher..."
OSU President Murthy aims for perfect graduation rate - November 17, 2023. KLCC.org. By Nathan Wilk. "Oregon State University President Jayathi Murthy has set a goal of achieving a 100% graduation rate..."
OSU receives $20 million gift towards marine innovation center - November 17, 2023. NBC16.com. By News Staff. "The Oregon State University Foundation received a $20 million gift to lead and support innovative research and development..."
Wyden, Merkley: South Oregon Coast Earns $300,000 Federal Investment for Tech Entrepreneurs - November 17, 2023. Wyden.senate.gov. Press Release. "U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that the South Coast..."
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