Equity and Student Success
Oregon State Credit Union Donates $50,000 to Western Oregon University’s Student Success Center - April 28, 2025. Western Oregon University press release. By Brittany Kima. "Oregon State Credit Union has pledged a generous donation of $50,000 over five years..."
Oregon weighs expanding Indigenous student grants as colleges face federal funding threats- April 28, 2025. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "As the Trump administration looks to ban diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at colleges and universities, an Oregon grant program..."
Affordability
[Opinion] Editorial: Higher education may see lower enrollment and higher tuition- April 30, 2025. The Bulletin. By Bulletin Editorial Board. "The future of higher education in Oregon looks to be declining enrollment. The future of students..."
Undergrad tuition to rise again at all Oregon’s public universities, up nearly 30% from a decade ago- April 28, 2025. Oregon Capital Chronicle. By Alex Baumhardt. "The rising cost of college is being driven by labor costs, inflation..."
Oregon public universities increasing tuition- April, 28, 2025. KOBI5.com. By Michael Gonzalez. "Oregon’s seven public universities are increasing tuition prices again this fall..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
CCC to host elementary education four-year degree program - April 30, 2025. The Clackamas Print (CCC student newspaper). By Ephriam Carr. "Clackamas Community College students can now graduate with a four-year degree — if they are majoring in elementary education..."
1,500 miles in 50 days: An Oregon college president pledges more than a marathon a day to raise awareness of student needs- April 29, 2025. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "In the past two decades, Clackamas Community College..."
BMCC celebrates grand opening of its equine center - April 29, 2025. East Oregonian. by Yasser Marte. "Blue Mountain Community College is about to unveil its latest faculty..."
Write on! Creative writing conference coming to CCC soon- April 27, 2025. Newsbreak. "Writers of all levels are invited to gather inspiration, sharpen their skills and connect with fellow creatives at the annual Compose Creative Writing Conference..."
Unique Internship Percolates Results For Students, Local Businesses - April 25, 2025. Pacific University. By Blake Timm. "On any given afternoon, you can find Pacific University students enjoying a cup of coffee and catching up on homework at Telvet Coffee..."
Klamath Community College lab technician program might be right fit- April 24, 2025. Herald and News. By Special to the Herald and News. "If you are struggling to find a career that fits your personality, drive, goals in life, you might want to look at becoming..."
COCC Nursing Commemorates 70 Years - April 24, 2025. MyCentralOregon.com. "As Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is celebrating its 75th anniversary on Friday, May 2, with a free public event from 4-7 p.m., the school’s nursing program is inviting..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
Cash-stuffed envelopes: How unqualified truck drivers hit PNW roads in alleged bribery scheme- May 2, 2025. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Ted Sickinger. "The gold envelopes were stuffed with wads of cash and couriered via UPS. Inside,.."
AmeriCorps is the latest federal program pitting Northwest states against Trump administration- April 30, 2025. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "More than 150 AmeriCorps volunteers in Oregon are in limbo this week, waiting to see if their..."
EOU Students and Leaders Rally for Higher Education at State Capitol- April 30, 2025. Eastern Oregon University. "Eastern Oregon University students, faculty, and leadership traveled to the Oregon State Capitol on April 21 to champion higher education in Oregon..."
Oregon joins states suing Trump administration to restore AmeriCorps funding- April 29, 2025. KGW.com. By Jamie Parfitt. "Attorney General Dan Rayfield said that an executive order from President Trump "effectively ended" AmeriCorps, cutting its workforce by 85%..."
University of Oregon student workers are now on strike- April 29, 2025. OPB. By Nathan Wilk. "The University of Oregon’s student workers union went on strike Monday, while seeking a better offer on a new contract..."
Oregon student visas reinstated after being revoked by Homeland Security - April 28, 2025. KOIN.com. By Michaela Bourgeois. "A handful of international college and university students in Oregon have had their visas reinstated..."
Oregon, Washington schools join statement against ‘overreach’ by Trump administration - April 25, 2025. KOIN.com. By Michaela Bourgeois. "More than 200 colleges and universities are speaking out against “government overreach and political.."
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