Equity and Student Success
OSU authors braid indigenous knowledge, western science into report’s recommendations for land managers- April 10, 2024. KTVZ.com. By KTVZ news sources. "Two Oregon State University faculty are among the lead authors..."
Latino students make up most of the nation's growth in college degrees- April 9, 2024. NBCnews.com. By Emi Tuyetnhi Tran. "Latinos are making substantial strides in college degree attainment, according to a report released Tuesday..."
Community Colleges Increase Housing Options - April 8, 2024. Diverse Issues in Higher Education. By Lois Elfman. "The profile of the average community college student is changing..."
Native American students host powwow at Southern Oregon U- April 8, 2024. JPR. By The Jefferson Exchange Team. "There is a small but significant body of Native American students at Southern Oregon University, and..."
Oregon Community College Association announces 2024 All-Oregon Academic Team- April 8, 2024. KTVZ.com. By KTVZ news sources. "The Oregon Community College Association is honored to announce the selection of 55..."
Experience Hawaiian culture at university lūʻaus in Oregon this spring- April 5, 2024. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Chiara Profenna. "Fragrant slow-roasted kalua pork and creamy macaroni salad, heat dissipating from choreographed.."
Affordability
Oregon borrowers, consumer advocates call for more accountability among student loan servicers- April 10, 2024. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Beaverton, held a roundtable on student debt, calling for..."
Bonamici: Feds are making progress on reducing student loan debt- April 9, 2024. Portland Tribune. By Peter Wong. "Even before President Joe Biden announced his latest plans to relieve up to 30 million Americans of student debt, U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici..."
OSU Board approves 4.65% tuition hike for 2024-25, also raises fees and level of financial aid - April 8, 2024. KTVZ.com. By KTVZ news sources. "The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved tuition rates..."
Tuition hikes coming this fall for students headed to Oregon’s largest universities- April 6, 2024. OPB. By Tiffani Camhi. "Schools looking to keep up with inflation and other rising costs are looking toward student tuition to help fill budget gaps..."
‘Running Out of Road’ for FAFSA Completion - April 5, 2024. Inside Higher Ed. By Liam Knox. "The number of students who filled out the federal aid form is down nearly 30 percent. The ramifications for access and enrollment could be devastating..."
Board Approves Tuition Increase, No Hike in Student Activities Fee- April 4, 2024. The Advocate (MHCC student newspaper). By Leo Fontneau. "As Spring Term has begun, the college’s budget cycle for the 2024-25 school year is in full swing..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
UCC shows off remodeled truck school- April 10, 2024. KEZI.com. "Umpqua Community College shows off its' newly remodeled truck school..."
As demand for nurses rises, OHSU expands nursing program to central Oregon - April 9, 2024. Oregon Capital Chronicle. By Ben Botkin. "A partnership with OHSU, a community college and St. Charles Health System will train more nurses in central Oregon..."
How the pandemic affected math learning in Oregon schools- April 9, 2024. OPB. By Rolando Hernandez. "Data released by the Oregon Department of Education in the fall showed that student proficiency rates for mathematics dropped to about 30%..."
COCC adding health-related, early childhood education classes - Programs part of expansion of Madras campus - April 9, 2024. The Bulletin. By Noemi Arellano-Summer. "Central Oregon Community College is set to bring more health care..."
Oregon community college enrollment has begun to bounce back- April 8, 2024. Portland Business Journal. By Brandon Sawyer. "Ten years ago, the 18 community colleges in Oregon and Southwest Washington served more than 367,000 students..."
New accelerated degree program will help C.O. students looking for career change to nursing - April 8, 2024. KTVZ.com. By Isabella Warren. "Central Oregon will have a new option for people wanting to become nurses, starting this summer,..."
Researchers explore history of Chinese Oregonians after getting federal funding- April 5, 2024. KDRV.com. By Rocky Walker. "The Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project received $499,743 of federal funding this week..."
UCC works to create more student housing and revitalize Roseburg- April 5, 2024. JPR. By Jane Vaughan. "Umpqua Community College purchased three commercial buildings in downtown Roseburg a year ago to develop housing for students..."
OHSU & PSU take on public health- April 3, 2024. KOIN.com. By Ally Osborne. " Portland State University and OHSU have partnered together to elevate their approach to public health! Dr. Jon Snowden joins the show to chat about the collaboration!..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
United Way gets $2.9M grant to help students move into post-secondary education- April 11, 2024. Union-Bulletin. By Loryn Kykendall. "United Way of the Blue Mountains was recently awarded $2.9 million from the Gates Foundation..."
Gov. Tina Kotek chooses new education adviser from Oregon Department of Education - April 11, 2024. OPB. By Alex Baumhardt. "Gov. Tina Kotek this week hired a new education adviser to replace the previous one who left six months ago to lead.."
Community-led PCC nature project receives $167K- April 11, 2024. KPTV.com. By FOX12 staff. "Portland Community College received $166,667 from Metro Council for capital improvements of its park,..."
Oregon writing program awarded $850K from estate of Bernard Malamud’s son- April 9, 2024. KOIN.com. By Jashayla Pettigrew. "The estate of a Pulitzer-Prize-winning author’s son has awarded Oregon State University with $850,000 for its writing program..."
Oregon State University to open $75M arts center- April 4, 2024. The Bulletin. By Hans Boyle. "Years in the making, Oregon State University's visual and performing arts center is finally ready for visitors..."
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