Equity and Student Success
OR university helps region avert rural 'brain drain'- July 24, 2024. Public News Service. By Eric Tegethoff. "Eastern Oregon University was officially designated "Oregon's Rural University" by the state in 2018, which kick-started..."
PSU to launch initiative to diversify semiconductor industry - July 23, 2024. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "A $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation is kickstarting a new effort at Portland State University to diversify Oregon’s burgeoning semiconductor workforce..."
Oregon community colleges aim to provide better support to older students- July 15, 2024. JPR. By The Jefferson Exchange Team. "College or not? The question tends to be focused upon students graduating from high school, but there are..."
Community college announces ‘On-the-Spot Admissions’ events- July 15, 2024. Lincoln County Leader. "Oregon Coast Community College has scheduled a series of “On-the-Spot Admissions” events for prospective students..."
Oregon college launches remote program to address shortage of school psychologists in rural communities - July 15, 2024. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "Portland based higher education institution Lewis & Clark will launch..."
Affordability
Financial aid delays causing major concerns at colleges across Oregon- July 16, 2024. KPTV.com. By Dylan Scott. " “It’s hard to describe the level of anxiety,” Strain said..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
UO researchers look to figure out why women athletes are more likely to have a career-ending knee injury compared to men- July 24, 2024. KGW. com. "Research into knee injuries looks to figure out why women athletes can be two to eight times more likely to have serious..."
Oregon State helps update database to predict future wildfire behavior- July 23, 2024. KOIN.com. By Michaela Bourgeois. "A database that tracks wildfires across the United States was recently enhanced, with help from an Oregon State University..."
A Portland State University study upends assumptions about Measure 110 impacts- July 18, 2024. Oregon Capital Chronicle. By Ben Botkin. "The study examines the role of law enforcement in guiding people into recovery..."
COCC Awarded $2.2 Million From U.S. Dept. Of Education For High School Equivalency Program - July 17, 2024. Bend Source. "A recently awarded five-year, $2.2 million grant to Central Oregon Community College (COCC) from the..."
Clackamas CC nursing program receives important accreditation- July 17, 2024. Oregon City News. By John Baker. "Clackamas Community College’s nursing program has received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)..."
‘Telling the American narrative’: SOU to conduct archaeological investigations of historic eastern Oregon logging town this fall - July 12, 2024. Ashland.news. By Holly Dillemuth. "With a newly funded $20,000 grant from the Oregon State Historic Preservation..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
Portland private university sells student housing complex to fuel online enrollment- July 26, 2024. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Jonathan Bach. "A prolific Portland investor has cut a real estate deal with Warner Pacific University aimed at boosting online enrollment..."
Portland Opera announces support for PSU performing arts center to replace Keller Auditorium - July 24, 2024. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Lizzy Acker. "As Portland City Council grapples with the question..."
RCC preps $60.3M bond for building improvements, new workforce programs - July 24, 2024. Rogue Valley Times. By Nick Morgan. "A proposed Rogue Community College bond would bring a new automotive program to the college's..."
Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget - July 19, 2024. Oregon Capital Chronicle. By Alex Baumhardt. "The proposal aims to narrow district funding gaps caused..."
Construction underway at Oregon State University test facility focused on wave-generated power - July 18, 2024. MSN.com. By John Ross Ferrara. " In the coming week, workers will install power and data cables for Oregon..."
Biden-Harris Administration Releases Proposed Regulations to Increase College Access and Quality, and Strengthen Oversight of Distance Education - July 17, 2024. U.S. Department of Education. "The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today released..."
UCC settles lawsuit with former nursing students - July 17, 2024. The News-Review. By Scott Carroll. "A lawsuit filed against Umpqua Community College by six former nursing students who said they lost out on potential jobs after the school..."
College to bring leadership candidates to campus - July 16, 2024. The Astorian. By Rebecca Norden-Bright. "Clatsop Community College will welcome two candidates for president for on-campus interviews in early August..."
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