Equity and Student Success
'A better understanding': SOU Chinese history project gets half a million dollars- By Tony Boom, Rogue Valley Times, April 22, 2024. "A Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology program that uncovers the history of Chinese immigrants in early,..."
Research showcases Indigenous stewardship’s role in forest ecosystem resilience- April 22, 2024. Oregon State University Newsroom. By Steve Lundeberg. "Oregon State University researchers have teamed with the Karuk Tribe to create a novel..."
Fewer Oregon graduates are going to college. These seniors face big decisions- April 21, 2024. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "Eight weeks before his high school graduation, Parkrose High senior Ginofa Shirai is still not sure what's next..."
COCC in Bend hosts hundreds of high school students at annual Preview Day- April 19, 2024. KTVZ.com. By Bola Gbadebo. "About 250 high school students from across the region got a special chance to see what being a Central Oregon Community..."
Affordability
FAFSA problems put students from immigrant families at a disadvantage- April 22, 2024. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "Missteps and technical problems associated with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid are fueling..."
OSU justifies raising tuition and student fees for the 2024-2025 year- April 22, 2024. The Daily Barometer (OSU student newspaper). By Austin Thornton. "Oregon State University’s Board of Trustees voted to raise tuition and student fees..."
SOU increases tuition rates, but not for everybody - April 20, 2024. JPR. By Roman Battaglia. "The Southern Oregon University Board of Trustees voted to increase tuition rates for most students on Friday..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
High schoolers make up growing proportion of Oregon community college enrollment- April 25, 2024. OPB. By Alex Baumhardt. "At five of Oregon’s 17 community colleges, teens made up 20% or more of their enrollment..."
OSU-Cascades gets $425K for innovation hub- April 23, 2024. The Bulletin. By Suzanne Roig. "Supporting innovation is a key component to growing a vibrant small-business community, and the Oregon State University-Cascades Innovation..."
Should the SAT still matter after all these years? Why some colleges are bringing it back- April 21, 2024. KTVZ.com. By CNN Newsource. "Generations of American teens have taken the SAT, a blood-pressure-raising..."
Share of working Oregonians hits its highest point in a dozen years - April 21, 2024. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Mike Rogoway. "Oregon's labor force keeps growing, another sign of the resiliency of the state's economy in the pandemic's aftermath..."
Study finds motels, village shelters provide best outcome for those experiencing homelessness - April 21, 2024. KGW.com. By KGW.com. "A new study from Portland State University looks at how different types of shelters..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
Biden-Harris Administration to Create New National Recognition Program for Institutions that Increase Economic Mobility - April 24, 2024. U.S. Department of Education. "U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today will announce at the U.S. Department..."
Could a multi-use arts complex at Portland State replace Keller Auditorium? - April 23, 2024. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Lizzy Acker. "In 10 years, where will Portlanders go to watch Lin-Manuel Miranda's latest musical?..."
Gov. Kotek says Oregon should be home of proposed federal semiconductor center- April 22, 2024. OPB. By Kyra Buckley. "The Biden Administration announced plans in February to create semiconductor centers, but have yet to release further details..."
College aims for groundbreaking on new building in May- April 20, 2024. Argus Observer. By Dezarae Fletcher. "Treasure Valley Community College has finally raised enough funds to expand its nursing program. Officials have been working on expanding..."
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