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Notice changes to our headings? We feature selected news stories to keep partners informed of developments related to focus areas of the Commission. We have adjusted our categories to focus attention on themes in our 2024-2029 strategic plan.
Driving Equitable Opportunity and Learner Success
Accessibility improvements in 2026 -OSU’s Office of Equal Opportunity works to increase accessibility, January 15, 2026, The Daily Barometer, by Michaela Bauer. "Universities should be accessible to everyone, but when the environment is not built with you in mind,..."
COCC Stages ‘Transfer Days’ with University Recruiters - January 14, 2026. MyCentralOregon.com. "Central Oregon Community College is hosting its annual Oregon Transfer Days event — a partnership with Oregon’s public and private..."
EOU receives Federal TRIO grant to support student success - January 2026. Eastern Oregon University. "Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has received a $1.09 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support student success through..."
Affordable Access
More students are going to college. Affordability and workforce training are factors, January 15, 2026, NPR/ Jefferson Public Radio. By Elissa Nadworny. "College enrollment in the U.S. continued to rise last fall, surpassing prepandemic levels, new figures out on Thursday..."
These degrees at Oregon colleges fall short of post-graduation income thresholds proposed by federal government - January 9, 2025. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "Cosmetology, fine arts and some healthcare-related degrees make up a..."
Responding to State, Community and Economic Needs
National recognition puts spotlight on PCC’s community impact, January 15, 2026, KOIN, video. "Portland Community College is earning national recognition. The American Council on Education has selected PCC for the 2026 Carnegie Classification for Community..."
Oregon State University engineers are rethinking concrete with 3D printing, January 14, 2026, Jefferson Public Radio. By Mike Green, Natalie Golay. "Concrete has shaped cities for centuries, forming the backbone of roads, buildings and other infrastructure.
What is the purpose — and the future — of public education?- January 14, 2026. OPB. By Sage Van Wing. "OPB spent over a dozen years following a group of students from kindergarten through the end of high school in 2025..."
Worksystems Awarded $2 Million National Dislocated Worker Grant to Support Laid-Off High-Tech Workers in Oregon - January 13, 2026. Worksystems.org press release. "Worksystems, the workforce development board for the Portland metro area, is proud to announce..."
Oregon Tech taking steps to launch AI degree- January 12, 2026. Kobi5.com. By Newsroom staff. "Oregon Tech hopes to soon offer students a bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence..."
UO journalism center launches study of news, information and communication in Lincoln County - January 8, 2026. Lincoln Chronicle. By Quinton Smith. "How do you find out what’s going on in your community? Or elsewhere in Lincoln County?..."
Simulator prepares KCC students for real life scenarios - January 8, 2026. Kobi5.com. By Newsroom staff. "Klamath Community College nursing students are gaining hands-on experience in real-life labor and delivery...
Funding and Policy Developments - State and National
Portland State agrees to reinstate laid off faculty- January 15, 2026. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "Portland State University is reversing course and fully complying with an arbitration decision ordering the university to reinstate some faculty laid off in last year’s budget cuts..."
Roseburg Schools, Umpqua Community College enter 25-year facilities use agreement, January 15, 2026, The News-Review, By Gloria Coleman. "...The Roseburg School Board and UCC Board of Education both voted Wednesday on a 25-year facility use and...."
Oregon’s mental health workforce shortage is fueled by red tape; new bill aims to fix it- January 15, 2026. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Kristine de Leon. "Oregon’s mental health and addiction system is short thousands..."
OHSU lays out what it would take to close controversial primate research center - January 14, 2026. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Kristine de Leon. "Leaders at Oregon Health & Science University have mapped out contingency plans in case..."
How Oregon’s top higher ed board wants to solve university deficits- January 13, 2026. Higher Ed Dive. By Laura Spitalniak. "Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission last week approved a suite of policy recommendations meant to increase..."
Lane Community College Board Approves Budget Reduction- January 12, 2026. Inside Higher Ed. By Sara Weissman. "After a dramatic year of infighting at the institution, the board is moving forward with an $8 million..."
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