Equity and Student Success
OSUWelcome aims to smooth transitions for new students - September 24, 2024. Oregon State University, OSU Today. By Theresa Hogue. "For new students arriving at Oregon State University, the first few weeks can be overwhelming..."
Student resources to know before the school year begins - September 23, 2024. The Daily Emerald. By Jasmine Saboorian. "The University of Oregon offers several different resources that are available for students..."
OSU-Cascades Host First Peoples Celebration- September 21, 2024. MyCentralOregon.com. "Cascades will host a First Peoples Celebration on Oct. 12, an event that explores and celebrates the history and culture of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs..."
Class of 2025 students getting to graduation with a little help from their friends- September 18, 2024. OPB. By Elizabeth Miller. "Sam is among the 27 students OPB has been following as part of the Class of 2025 project, which began in response to the state of Oregon’s goal..."
Chemeketa Community College Awarded Federal Grant to Support Bilingual Educators through Project ABLE - September 10, 2024. Chemeketa Community College. "Chemeketa Community College, Oregon’s largest Hispanic-Serving..."
Affordability
Tuition increases loom at University of Oregon as out-of-state enrollment misses target - September 25, 2024. The Register-Guard. By Miranda Cyr. "Tuition rates at the University of Oregon could start rising faster than expected after projected budget..."
Affordable housing a primary concern for Oregon’s college students - September 23, 2024. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "Housing insecurity, cost of living and mental health are big worries for students at the state’s public universities and community colleges..."
COCC’s new associate degree program at Deer Ridge state prison in Madras is a pioneer for Pell Grant approval- September 20, 2024. KTVZ.com. By KTVZ news sources. "Central Oregon Community College recently received Pell Grant..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
Oregon high schools implement new graduation requirements- September 24, 2024. JPR. By Jane Vaughn. "A state law passed last year now requires high school students in Oregon to take a half credit each of personal..."
PSU English Professor to Lift Curtain on One of World's Most Powerful Supercomputers- September 23, 2024. Portland State University. By Cristina Rojas. "Supercomputers are the largest and most powerful..."
COCC’s Prison Education Receives Grant- September 23, 2024. MyCentralOregon.com. "Central Oregon Community College (COCC) recently received Pell Grant certification from the U.S. Department of Education for its newly designed..."
Career-connected learning yields positive impact on learners’ future plans - September 19, 2024. K12dive.com. By Kara Arundel. (Oregon mentioned) "A survey of New Hampshire middle and high schoolers shows students seek more career awareness and experiences..."
This week with NSF Director Panchanathan- September 3, 2024. New.nsf.gov. "This week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan engaged with leaders and innovators at the University of Oregon and Oregon State..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
SOU receiving $1M from Oregon Dept. of Energy for green energy - September 25, 2024. NBC News. By Lauren Pretto. "SOU receiving a $1 million grant from the Oregon Department of Energy to help it become the nation’s first..."
As students return, Portland State campus is still recovering from protests - September 25, 2024. OPB. By Troy Brynelson and Conrad Wilson. "Twenty-seven people faced criminal charges after the demonstrations last spring..."
How Central Oregon Community College has made its mark over 75 years- September 23, 2024. The Bulletin. By Noemi Arellano-Summer. "With four campuses in the Central Oregon region, as well as a strong emphasis on workforce development, the college..."
UCC's 60th Anniversary: A blast from the past and a peek into the future - September 21, 2024. The News-Review. By Drew Winkelmaier. "Umpqua Community College went all out Saturday afternoon and invited the public to celebrate 60 years in Douglas County..."
Wyden, Merkley Announce Federal Investment in Manufacturing Equipment for Columbia Gorge Community College - September 20, 2024. Office of Senator Ron Wyden. "U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today..."
Portland State University library repaired and reopened following protest damage - September 19, 2024. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi and Troy Brynelson. "The university’s library looks far different than..."
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