Equity and Student Success
WOU bridges workforce gaps through innovative career development program- March 22, 2024. Polk County Itemizer-Observer. "Western Oregon University, in partnership with Uplift Oregon, and additional sponsoring..."
Students nationally continue to struggle with mental health. Here’s what support looks like at one Oregon high school - March 21, 2024. OPB. By Elizabeth Miller. "Addressing student mental health is now a part of the many services schools offer..."
OSU senior and Student Veteran of the Year works to make higher ed more accessible to people in military- March 19, 2024. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Lori Tobias. "It isn’t always easy being a military veteran and a college student. Student veterans...."
Black His-tory speaks on the Oregon City campus - March 18, 2024. The Clackamas Print. By Eva King. "On Tuesday, Feb. 27, the “Truths and Transitions: Living His Story, As Experienced By Black Men” panel was hosted..."
Affordability
This year it's a slow crawl to financial aid packages for students- March 21, 2024. NPR. By Sequoia Carrillo. "Prospective college students are one step closer to financial aid packages this week, but the timeline is still months behind..."
Your 20-year-old student loans could be forgiven. But time is running out - March 20, 2024. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "Oregonians who have been making payment on their student loans for two decades could qualify for loan..."
Lane Community College tuition to increase for 2024-2025 school year - March 15, 2024. Kezi.com. By Ryan Bonham. "Lane Community College’s board of education unanimously approved a proposal to increase tuition by 4% for both..."
US starts sending financial aid data to Oregon colleges after months of delays- March 14, 2024. OPB. By Annie Ma and Collin Binkley. "After months of delays and technical hiccups, some colleges and universities have started to receive federal data they need..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
Oregon State University receives federal funding to boost Oregon’s wildfire smoke resiliency- March 21, 2024. Kezi.com. By Ryan Bonham. "U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) announced on Thursday that Oregon State.."
Treasure Valley College receives $400,000 grant for nursing center- March 19, 2024. Malheur Enterprise. By Steven Mitchell. "Treasure Valley Community College received its most sizable grant yet for the construction of the Evelyn S. Dame Nursing and..."
COCC: One thousand new childcare spots — and counting — thanks to Central Oregon partnership- March 19, 2024. Central Oregonian. By Mark Russell Johnson. "COCC and NeighborImpact’s innovative childcare business-training..."
New partnership protects 430 acres of forest and wetlands east of Newport - March 18, 2024. OPB. By Rachael McDonald. "A partnership between Yakona Nature Preserve and McKenzie River Trust permanently protects 430 acres on the..."
EOU’s early childhood education online program named among nation's best- March 18, 2024. The Observer. By The Observer. "Forbes Magazine has again recognized Eastern Oregon University as one of the most affordable..."
Eastern set to receive funding for two graduate programs from the state- March 15, 2024. The Observer. By Dick Mason. "Two Eastern Oregon University graduate degree programs, one current and another that is on the horizon, are set to get a boost from the state..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
Portland Community College union enters mediation after year of negotiations- March 21, 2024. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "Salary increases and other wage concerns remain a sticking point between PCC and its classified workers..."
Southern Oregon University Awarded $6.6 Million For Campus And Educational Upgrades- March 15, 2024. Daily Tidings. By Edith M. "Southern Oregon University (SOU) will receive the biggest slice of the funding pie awarded by..."
Women of Influence 2024: Jayathi Murthy, Oregon State University- March 14, 2024. Portland Business Journal. "Why we chose her: Since Jayathi Murthy became OSU president in 2022 she has led Oregon's largest university..."
Western Oregon University unveils new strategic plan- March 14, 2024. Polk County Itemizer-Observer. "Western Oregon University unveiled its new transformative strategic plan accompanied by a new mission and vision statement..."
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