Equity and Student Success
UO prof makes computer science more inclusive and equitable - May 24, 2024. UO News. "Within the next few years, a computer science curriculum created at the University of Oregon could be a standard program in all K-12 public schools in the state."
Positive Partnership: Equipping Students to Teach Multilingual Learners - May 22, 2024. Inside Higher Ed. By Ashley Mowreader. "Western Oregon University offers scholarships and mentorship for students as they prepare..."
High school students celebrate culture and connect with the Western Oregon University community- May 22, 2024. Western Oregon University. By Brittany Kima. "Western Oregon University invited over 150 high school students..."
‘Unacceptable gaps persist’: A new report details higher ed’s racial and ethnic disparities- May 21, 2024. HigherEdDive. By Natalie Schwartz. "Findings released by the American Council on Education shed light on demographic trends in college enrollment and attainment..."
Affordability
In Oregon, federal financial aid applications lag as high school graduations near- May 24, 2024. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Julia Silverman. "In a little over a week, students in Oregon’s high school class of 2024 will begin graduating — but thousands of..."
[Opinion] Low-income Portland State students face difficulties in this rental market- May 22, 2024. StreetRoots. By Kaia Sand. "A shelter for homeless Portland State University students has been closed for almost a year for a reason..."
PCC and Partners Break Ground on Affordable Housing- May 21, 2024. The Skanner. By The Skanner news. "A milestone was reached May 15 with the groundbreaking of the PCC Killingsworth apartment community in Northeast Portland...."
Report Suggests Promoting Transfer Pathways Can Help Reduce Costs - May 20, 2024. Diverse. By Johnny Jackson. "The potential for community college students and adults with some college credit to obtain a future degree is limited by a higher education..."
Eastern Oregon University Board of Trustees OK's tuition hike - May 17, 2024. The Observer. By Dick Mason. "It is official. Tuition for on-campus students at Eastern Oregon University is set to rise next fall..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
Old Town acupuncture college becomes the latest Oregon private school to close- May 21, 2024. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "After 41 years in operation, The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, a graduate school for acupuncture.."
$1.8 Million Will Support Graduate-Level Behavioral Health Students at Portland State University- May 20, 2024. Portland State University. By C. Steinmetz and E. Yussen. "The need for qualified behavioral healthcare workers..."
Legacy of Indigenous stewardship of camas dates back more than 3,500 years, OSU study finds- May 20, 2024. Oregon State University newsroom. By Molly Rosbach. "An Oregon State University study found evidence..."
Portland Community College plans animation degree, backed by $60,000 from Laika - April 2024. MSN.com. By Mike Rogoway. "Portland Community College plans to offer an animation degree beginning in 2025, partly..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
SOU President: ‘Not every Jewish student feels safe right now’ on campus- May 23, 2024. Ashland.News. By By Holly Dillemuth. "Southern Oregon University President Rick Bailey on Tuesday denounced the loss of life in Gaza, and simultaneously condemned a statement..."
University of Oregon, student protesters reach agreement to end pro-Palestine encampment- May 22, 2024. Daily Emerald. By Daily Emerald News Team. "Student negotiators and university officials reached an agreement..."
OSU releases statement in response to campus encampment- May 22, 2024. KVAL.com. By News Staff. "On May 22, 2024, Oregon State University released the following statement on the actions taken in response to encampment participants' policy violations:..."
Reed College is investigating an antisemitic attack on campus- May 17, 2024. OPB. By Lillian Karabaic. "A student in her dorm room was hit in the head with a rock after campus protests against the ongoing war in Gaza..."
Eastern Oregon University slashes budget by nearly $5M to close deficit- May 17, 2024. Higher Ed Dive. By Ben Unglesbee. "The rural institution will leave nearly two dozen jobs unfilled, cut a handful of staff and raise tuition..."
Oregon Department of Education looking for student advisors- May 17, 2024. Lake Oswego Review. By Mac Larsen. "High school juniors who are interested in learning about how education and government intersect..."
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