Equity and Student Success
OSU-Cascades chosen for career development accelerator pilot- September 17, 2025. The Bulletin. By Noemi Arellano-Summer. "Oregon State University-Cascades has been chosen to participate in the National Work-Integrated Learning Accelerator..."
Oregon tribes maintain early learning programs with state investments- September 17, 2025. OPB/Think Out Loud. By Rolando Hernandez. "Oregon’s Tribal Early Learning Hub has faced a number of challenges since its creation. But this summer, state lawmakers..."
A bridge to opportunity: COCC expands adult basic skills program - September 17, 2025. The Bulletin. By Noemi Arellano-Summer. "GED and English language classes open doors to higher education and better jobs across Central Oregon..."
Oregon universities miss out as Trump administration cancels grants for minority-serving institutions- September 14, 2025. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Sami Edge. "With some fanfare this spring, Western Oregon University.."
Affordability
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Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
PCC opens cutting-edge cleanroom to boost semiconductor workforce skills- September 16, 2025. KATU.com. By Deb Knapp. "A new high-tech transformation in education happening at Portland Community College (PCC) could shape the future of Oregon's workforce..."
OSU study probes compounds in products marketed as legal psychedelics- September 16, 2025. KATU.com. By Christina Giardinelli. "Edibles or drinks often sporting packaging that alludes to psilocybin and the compound's psychedelic..."
Portland Community College expands learning, training with Hillsboro ‘Technology Innovation Spaces’ - September 16, 2025. HillsboroNewsTimes. By Nick LaMora. "With technology reshaping industries at a rapid pace, Portland Community.."
Oregon mass layoffs approach Great Recession levels- September 14, 2025. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Mike Rogoway. "Oregon employers have reported more than 11,000 layoffs since the start of last year,..."
PSU tests effectiveness of 'groundbreaking' soil treatment with earthquake simulation - September 12, 2025. KATU.com. By KATU staff. "Portland State University researchers simulated an earthquake on Friday, testing..."
COCC sees enrollment boost with big jump in dual credit students - September 11, 2025. Central Oregon Daily. By News Staff. "Central Oregon Community College is reporting a 3.5% increase in enrollment in fall 2025 compared to the same time last year..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
University of Oregon trustees approve new budget despite union pushback, September 18, 2025. OPB/KLCC. By Nathan Wilk. "The University of Oregon’s Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to approve UO’s budget for its next school year..."
An Update to PCC’s Music and Sonic Arts degree closure, September 17, 2025, By Charles Rose. "The ongoing story of how this Portland Community College program – and the community involved in it – has responded to budget cuts and impending closure...."
From science labs to scholarships, Pacific Northwest college programs at risk after Trump administration cuts- September 17, 2025. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "The U.S. Department of Education has stripped away grants from colleges and universities..."
Upcoming UO recruitment cycle will be ‘one of the toughest,’ official says- September 17, 2025. LookOut Eugene-Springfield. By Grace Chinowsky. "The University of Oregon’s Board of Trustees opened its fall meeting Monday, Sept. 15, at the..."
Lane Community College president joins national commission to boost workforce readiness - September 16, 2025. KVAL.com. By News Staff. "Lane Community College President Stephanie Bulger has been appointed to the Commission..."
Oregon Gov. Kotek tells state agencies to stop travel, prepare for budget cuts - September 16, 2025. Oregon Capital Chronicle. By Julia Shumway. "Kotek’s letter to agency directors comes after a budget surplus turned into a $373 million shortfall in a matter of weeks..."
Community college officials and supporters break ground Thursday on 22,000 square foot trades education center- September 11, 2025. Lincoln Chronicle. By Shayla Escudero. "Construction ceremoniously commenced Thursday on ..."
Trump administration cuts funding to Oregon disability programs - September 11, 2025. OPB. By Bryce Dole and Kathryn Styer Martinez. "Organizations across Oregon received notice from the U.S. Department of Education that they’d lose hundreds of thousands of dollars..."
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