Driving Equitable Opportunity and Learner Success
Indigenous teen Keeya Wiki kayaked the entire Klamath River. It’s just the beginning. February 16, 2026, The Oregonian. By Janet Eastman. "Ashland High School student Keeya Wiki kayaked 310 miles on the Klamath River last summer, from..."
PSU, tribes work together to reawaken Oregon’s sleeping languages - February 14, 2026. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Chiara Profenna. "What does it take to reawaken a sleeping language?..."
High school students in Central Oregon build custom acoustic guitars from scratch, February 10, 2026, OPB, By Emily Hamilton. "Tucked away in a small town in Central Oregon, Jason Chinchen, the teacher of one of the country’s only high school guitar luthier..."
Affordable Access
COCC granted $224K for health care scholarships - February 12, 2026. The Bulletin. By Noemi Arellano-Summer. "More than 50 Central Oregon Community College students enrolled in health care training programs in rural areas will have..."
Responding to State, Community and Economic Needs
COCC hosts first-ever manufacturing and trades fair to connect students with local employers, February 20, 2026, Central Oregon Daily News, By Steele Haugen. "Students stepped face-to-face with potential employers at Central Oregon Community College’s..."
LCC lands $1.6 million grant for workforce, technology programs - February 17, 2026. Lookout Eugene-Springfield. By Mike McInally. "Lane Community College will receive $1.6 million in federal funding to help buy equipment for its new Industry and Trades Education Center..."
Poet Natasha Trethewey named OSU’s 2026 Stone Award recipient - February 17, 2026. OSU Today. By Molly Rosbach. "Pulitzer Prize winner and former U.S. poet laureate Natasha Trethewey has been..."
An Oregon university is trailing 1st place in an international ice fishing competition — despite a lack of ice - February 16, 2026. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Tatum Todd. "For most students at the Oregon Institute of Technology, weekends and study..."
University of Oregon students are designing uniforms for future Olympians - February 13, 2026. KGW.com. By KGW.com. "These students are crafting what they hope will be the apparel of tomorrow for Olympic athletes..."
Funding and Policy Developments - State and National
Gov. Tina Kotek directs state agencies to coordinate efforts to support Oregon immigrants and refugees- February 19, 2026. OPB. By Sheraz Sadiq. "A new council of multiple state agencies aims to improve communication.."
Bill that would require schools to alert communities of immigration activity passes Oregon House - February 17, 2026. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Shaanth Kodialam Nanguneri. "Oregon public universities and schools would have to promptly notify..."
Oregon State University anticipates budget cuts next year, February 17, 2026, The Daily Barometer (OSU student newspaper), By Samson Naleway. "University officials are looking at “scenarios” for cuts to next year’s budget. The announcement came from Provost..."
[Commentary] A coordinated retreat from college access: What TRIO and GEAR UP cuts reveal - February 17, 2026. Brookings. By Katharine Meyer. "The Trump administration’s proposals to eliminate TRIO and GEAR UP are part of a broader trend that would limit access..."
Oregon educators gather in Salem to push for increased state funding- February 16, 2026. KPTV.com. "Oregon educators gathered in Salem today to advocate for more education funding from the state..."
Pell Grant Facing $11.5B Shortfall, CBO Says - February 13, 2026. Inside Higher Ed. By Jessica Blake. "If Congress doesn’t add money to the Federal Student Aid account by Sept. 30, students could face dramatic grant cuts or eligibility restrictions..."
Over 2.4 million dollars in federal funds authorized for Northeast Oregon community projects [including EOU project] - February 13, 2026. Elkhorn Media Group. By Garrett Christensen. "Various healthcare and community projects in Northeast Oregon are getting a..."
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