Equity and Student Success
Applications open for COCC’s Latinx, Native American, Afrocentric summer symposiums - May 22, 2025. KTVZ.com. By Barney Lerten. "Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) five-day, college-exposure summer..."
Affordability
Southwestern Oregon Community College offers free GED® and Adult Basic Education this summer, May 30, 2025. The Bandon Western World. By Linda Lee Country Media, Inc. "Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) is providing a significant..."
Oregon college students face political headwinds — again — as they seek help in Salem for costs beyond tuition - May 23, 2025. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "For the third straight year, student basic needs advocates are trying to convince state lawmakers to.."
SOU faculty members take lead role in open textbook project - May 22, 2025. SOUnews. "Open Oregon Educational Resources, a statewide initiative that promotes textbook affordability for students at Oregon colleges and universities, is releasing..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
‘A big gut punch’: Oregon universities lose millions in federal science funding-May 30, 2025. The Oregonian. By Eddy Bedford-Ross. "Physics professor Andrew Rice had already selected the 10 undergraduate students who would conduct geoscience research at Portland..."
OSU helps launch meat cutting programs in the Pacific Northwest, May 30, 2025, OSU Extension News. "Like many agricultural sectors, the meat processing industry in Oregon has struggled to recruit and retain entry-level employees, especially in smaller operations...."
After ‘herculean effort,’ UO Portland celebrates grand re-opening at old Concordia campus, May 30, 2025. KOIN., By Jenna Demil. " The University of Oregon Portland is beginning a new chapter, after a grand re-opening in a new location in Northeast Portland..."
Clackamas student says she won’t transfer following Trump DEI cuts to CCC,
May 29, 2025, The Clackamas Print (CCC student newspaper), by Gabriel Elmosleh. "Clackamas Community College lost more than $300,000 in grant funding this spring..."
Gov. Tina Kotek visits Team Oregon Build students at Amity High School - May 29, 2025. Statesman Journal. By Kevin Neri. "Three student-built cottages at Amity High School will be donated to Polk County to support local community housing needs..."
Small business owners invited to Mt. Hood Community College fair- May 28, 2025. The Outlook. By Christopher Keizur. "Mt. Hood Community College is hosting a “premier showcase” for entrepreneurship and community-driven growth..."
Klamath Community College approved for four-year Applied Bachelor of Science degrees- May 28, 2025. Herald and News. By Special to the Herald and News. "Klamath Community College can now offer two new, four-year Applied Bachelor degrees... "
Oregon Coast Community College approved for accredited 4-year nursing degrees- May 27, 2025. KLCC.org. By Tiffany Eckert. "Oregon Coast Community College in Newport has been approved to offer its own four-year degree in nursing..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
Oregon colleges, universities monitor impact of policy to revoke visas of Chinese students- May 29, 2025. KATU.com. By KATU staff. "The U.S. government says it will begin revoking the visas of some Chinese students, including..."
LBCC Breaks Ground on New 53 Acre AG Center- May 28, 2025. The Corvallis Advocate. "Linn-Benton Community College celebrated a major milestone on Thursday, May 22 with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new Agricultural Center..."
GO STEM Names Elaine Swanson as AI and Technology Educator to Lead Rural Workforce Initiatives - May 28, 2025. Eastern Oregon University. " Eastern Oregon University and the Greater Oregon STEM Hub (GO STEM) are proud to announce..."
Gov. Tina Kotek announces new council to grow Oregon’s behavioral health workforce– chaired by her wife - May 27, 2025. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson will chair a new task force aimed at fixing..."
Trades center will be among first projects following Chemeketa bond passage- May 27, 2025. Salem Reporter. By Rachel Alexander. "Chemeketa Community College President Jessica Howard waited until a Thursday tally of ballots to get out the champagne..."
[Opinion] Other Views: Oregon’s future depends on higher education - May 26, 2025. East Oregonian. By Elaina Robinson. "My name is Elaina Robison, I am a senior at Eastern Oregon University in La Grande with a major in marketing and a minor..."
Mt. Hood Community College celebrates after voters narrowly approve bond measure- May 24, 2025. KOIN.com. By Jenna Deml. "Mt. Hood Community College is celebrating after voters narrowly approved a $136 million bond measure in Tuesday’s election..."
Portland State staff, students fight for higher education at State Capitol- May 22, 2025. KOIN.com. By Ken Boddie. "Higher education was the focus of the Oregon Senate on Thursday as Portland State University lobbied for their school..."
Western Oregon University advocates for critical funding at State Capitol - May 22, 2025. Western Oregon University. By Brittany Kima. "On Thursday, May 15, over 80 students, staff, faculty, and alumni from Western Oregon University..."
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