Equity and Student Success
Migrant farm workers find success in Central Oregon GED program - August 16, 2024. The Bulletin. By Katie Livermore. "Benito Ruiz Torres dropped out of school after the third grade..."
How one Oregon summer camp is using music to help teens explore STEM careers - August 12, 2024. OPB. By Kyra Buckley. "What do science, technology, engineering and math have to do with mariachi music? Mariachi STEAM camp is using..."
Affordability
Oregon high school seniors closing federal student aid gap - August 13, 2024. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "High school graduates in Oregon are defying odds and catching up on federal and state aid completions for college at a faster rate than the national average..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
PSU among 7 institutions nationwide awarded grants to boost graduation rates- August 15, 2024. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "Portland State University was among six U.S. universities and one academic center awarded more than $40 million.."
OSU researchers complete electrical mapping project critical to protecting the U.S. power grid - August 14, 2024. Oregon State University Newsroom. By Michelle Klampe. "A nearly 20-year effort to map the electrical properties of Earth’s crust..."
Made for This: PCC's Quick Start program - August 14, 2024. KGW.com. By KGW.com. "KGW's Made for This Initiative brings awareness to jobs and careers that don't require a traditional education..."
Lane County Behavioral Health preparing to roll out mobile crisis services - August 14, 2024. Kezi.com. By Ryan Bonham. "Health officials in Lane County have a new tool to help those in crisis, wherever they may live..."
[Opinion] How Lane Community College’s industry and trades education center is taking shape- August 13, 2024. Portland Business Journal. By Tanner Perrine. "Tanner Perrine writes that the facility is both offering on-site..."
[Editorial] Should Oregon add civics lessons to a college education?- August 13, 2024. The Bulletin. By Bulletin Editorial Board? "Half the country may believe that something is deeply wrong after the November election. Some results from polls..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
Columbia River Gorge planning a $50 million behavioral health campus- August 15, 2024. Oregon Capital Chronicle. By Ben Botkin. "Wasco County officials are mapping out a project for behavioral health and addiction treatment services..."
City considers combination of Keller remodel and new performance center at PSU- August 15, 2024. KOIN.com. By John Ross Ferrara. "The City of Portland, the Halprin Landscape Conservancy and Portland State University will..."
Governor Kotek Convenes Summer and After School Learning Summit- August 15, 2024. Governor's Office. "Today, Governor Tina Kotek co-convened a Summer and After School Learning Summit sponsored by..."
Finalists announced in college president search- August 15, 2024. Lincoln County Leader. "The Oregon Coast Community College Board of Education has named three finalists in its search for a new college president..."
College chooses new president- Hogue leads Math Mentors - August 15, 2024. The Astorian. By Rebecca Norden-Bright. "The Clatsop Community College Board voted Monday to offer the position of president to..."
Oregon insiders: Who's who in and around state government- August 15, 2024. Oregon Capital Insider. By Dick Hughes. "Sarah Foster on Sept. 3 will join Gov. Tina Kotek’s staff as workforce, labor and higher education adviser..."
Treasure Valley Community College wraps up fiscal year with $1.5M budget surplus - August 10, 2024. Argus Observer. By Antonio Sunseri. ""It looks awesome; TVCC is doing great!"..."
Federal funding bills advance out of committee, include $3 million for COCC’s Madras Campus expansion- August 10, 2024. KTVZ.com. By KTVZ news sources. "Senator Jeff Merkley, as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced..."
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