Driving Equitable Opportunity and Learner Success
EOU Named Among Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students, March 2026, EOU News, by EOU communications. "Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has been named one of the “Top 200 Colleges for Indigenous Students” in the 2026 College Issue of Winds of Change magazine..."
PSU alumna Patricia Lerma named bilingual teacher of the year, March 19, 2026, PSU News,
by Elayna Yussen. "When Patricia “Pati” Lerma accepted the 2026 OABE Dual Language Bilingual Education Teacher of the Year award last month, the moment felt deeply personal..."
Western Oregon University alum nominated for 2026–2027 Oregon Teacher of the Year - March 13, 2026. Western Oregon University. By Admin. "Sonali Salgado Soto, a Western Oregon University alum of the FLEX Program..."
Southern Oregon University film students gain hands-on industry experience - March 12, 2026. JPR. By Mike Green and Natalie Golay. "For the second year in a row, MovieMaker magazine has named Southern Oregon University’s digital..."
TRIO Student Support Services expands support for EOU students - March 2026. Eastern Oregon University. "Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is expanding opportunities for student achievement through its TRIO Student..."
Western Oregon University takes a bold step towards enhancing student success with Gardner Institute’s strategic support, March 10, 2026, WOU Press Release. "Western Oregon University announces its selection to participate in the Sensemaking & Strategic..."
Affordable Access
University of Oregon approves tuition hikes for incoming students- March 18, 2026. OPB. By Nathan Wilk. "The University of Oregon is raising tuition and fees on this fall’s incoming class..."
OSU Trustees Approve Big Tuition Increases Amid Growing Deficits - March 16, 2026. The Corvallis Advocate. By Hallie Greenberg. "On Friday, Oregon State University’s Board of Trustees approved the largest tuition hikes in recent memory..."
The time has come: scholarship applications for 2026-2027 are now open - March 11, 2026. The Clackamas Print. By Eden Selman. "You can submit scholarship requests until April 15, 2026..."
Responding to State, Community and Economic Needs
New partnership with WesternU creates pathway to medical degree, March 18, 2026, PSU News, by University Communications. "Portland State University has partnered Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) to launch the WesternU–PSU Pathway Program...."
Umpqua Community College streamlines pathway to pharmacy degree with new partnership - March 16, 2026. JPR. By Jane Vaughn. "This program is especially needed given a workforce shortage in the health care industry..."
Physicists mathematically create the first ‘ideal glass’- March 12, 2026, UO News, by Nick Houtman. "Scientists led by a physicist at the University of Oregon have taken a major step in solving an enduring mystery that we encounter every time..."
CC-OIT Global Forum explores economic benefits for colleges, community, March 11, 2026, Oregon Tech News, By Gerry O’Brien, Public Information Officer at KCC. "Encouraging students to explore the world and understanding the economic impact..."
Oregon State research facilities root the U.S. potato industry, March 11, 2026, The Daily Barometer(OSU student newspaper), by Lucy Gilchrist. "Oregon State University hosts at least one extension center in every county in the State of Oregon,..."
Funding and Policy Developments - State and National
Tensions rise at Portland Community College board meeting as strike continues, March 20, 2026, OPB, by Tiffany Camhi. "Dozens of Portland Community College faculty, staff and students spoke directly to the college’s president and board..."
Lane Community College plans 22 position cuts, programs on chopping block - March 19, 2026. KVAL.com. By Gabrielle Bowman and KVAL.com Staff. "Lane Community College says staffing changes and program cuts are coming and is set..."
Portland Community College strike pushes into finals week, March 19, 2026, The Oregonian, by Isabel Funk. "Portland Community College workers struck into a seventh school day Thursday as students near..."
[Opinion] Context Needed to Understand Portland State U Decisions - March 17, 2026. Inside Higher Ed. By Ann Cudd, Portland State University President. "I am writing to provide essential context regarding the comparison between Southern Oregon University’s recent..."
COCC classified staff voting on whether or not to strike - March 16, 2026. The Bulletin. By Noemi Arellano-Summer. "Central Oregon Community College classified staff union has begun a vote on whether or not to strike..."
Lawmakers Move to Bail Out Southern Oregon While Portland State Plans to Cut - March 16, 2026. Inside Higher Ed. By Ryan Quinn. "Oregon’s higher ed coordinating agency has already recommended “integration,” for some state institutions..."
Controversial Bill to Fix Oregon’s Cash-Strapped Public Universities Awaits Gov. Kotek’s Signature- March 14, 2026. Willamette Week. By Khushboo Rathore. "As enrollment declines and costs rise, universities may be pushed.."
Oregon sues Trump administration over race-related data collection about college students- March 13, 2026. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Betsy Hammond. "Oregon and 16 other Democrat-controlled states sued the U.S. Department of Education..."
Oregon Colleges Thank Lawmakers for Maintaining Higher Education Funding in 2026 Session - March 12, 2026. Columbia Community Connection. By Columbia Gorge Community College. "The Coalition of Oregon Public Universities (OPU) and the Oregon Community..."
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