Driving Equitable Opportunity and Learner Success
Olympic champion Jade Carey named Oregon State University commencement speaker- April 24, 2026, OregonLive.com. By James Crepea. "Olympic gold medalist and former Oregon State gymnast Jade Carey will be the university’s commencement speaker this spring...."
Enormous variation in school instructional time for Oregon students, according to new data tool - April 22, 2026. OPB. By Elizabeth Miller. "The analysis from ECOnorthwest and Stand For Children suggests students in some..."
EOU brings big music to a small town- April 21, 2026. Baker City Herald. By Lisa Britton. "Peter Wordelman never knows which student may someday choose Eastern Oregon University..."
Orange Media Network students receive regional acclaim - April 21, 2026. Oregon State University. By Theresa Hogue. "Oregon State University student newspaper The Daily Barometer has received the Corbin Gwaltney Award for Best All-Around..."
Affordable Access
Tuition to rise for 12th year in a row at Oregon’s public universities - April 23, 2026, Capital Chronicle, by Alex Baumhardt. "Annual undergraduate tuition for Oregon residents at the state’s seven public universities is expected to increase nearly $600 on average..."
SOU raises tuition nearly 5% while searching for budget solutions - April 18, 2026. OPB. By Roman Battaglia. "Southern Oregon University is raising tuition again — but leaders say that alone won’t fix a growing budget problem..."
Student loan collection expected to target thousands of people this summer - April 16, 2026. Politico. By Rebecca Carballo. "A group of student loan borrowers far behind on their federal debt are about to be funneled..."
Responding to State, Community and Economic Needs
Southern Oregon Colleges Move Toward Four-Year Teaching Degrees as State Confronts Classroom Shortages, April 24, 2026, Grants Pass Tribune, By John Oliver. "A long-standing barrier in Oregon’s education system is beginning to shift, and for communities..."
A look inside UO’s newest science hub - April 23, 2026, Lookout Eugene Springfield, by Grace Chinowsky, April 23, 2026. "The University of Oregon’s second Knight Campus building is open, capping a three-year, $330 million expansion of the flagship scientific complex. .."
Five Oregon Community Colleges Get Green Light to Offer Four-Year Teaching Degree - April 22, 2026. KXL.com. "Oregon’s community colleges are moving quickly to roll out a new pathway to Bachelor’s-level education degrees, which will help.."
New AI tool developed at the University of Oregon could speed discovery of life-changing new drugs- April 21, 2026. KTVZ.com. By Barney Lerten. "For every life-changing new drug that comes to market, many candidates fail along the way..."
Free drone classes available at OSU this spring via workforce readiness grant - April 21, 2026. Oregon State University. By Molly Rosbach. "Thanks to a grant from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, OSU’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences..."
UO’s cybersecurity program is making strides - April 21, 2026. The Daily Emerald. By Audrey Lynch. "With a new National Security Agency designation and numerous outreach programs, the program has more attention than ever..."
Oregon Business Council mobilizes to solve workforce gaps - April 20, 2026. Portland Business Journal. By Suzanne Stevens. "The Oregon Business Council is creating a talent learning network that shares best practices across industries..."
Blue economy workshop May 8 aims to strengthen OSU-industry alignment on workforce development- April 17, 2026. Oregon State University. By Molly Rosbach. "To better ensure graduating students have the skills and experience needed to secure jobs in ocean..."
Funding and Policy Developments - State and National
Lane Community College moves forward with program cuts - April 23, 2026, KLCC, by Natalie Pate. "Lane Community College’s Board of Education is moving ahead with a budget plan that would cut two associate degree programs..."
Linfield University considers controversial program cuts to close budget deficit - April 23, 2026, OPB, by Tiffany Camhi. "Some faculty and students are concerned proposed cuts will threaten Linfield’s liberal arts education mission...."
US Education Secretary Linda McMahon visits Central Oregon schools - April 20, 2026. OPB. By Elizabeth Miller. "As part of a tour around the 50 states, McMahon stopped in two Crook County schools and Central Oregon Community College..."
Rick Bailey holds press conference to discuss SOU Resiliency Plan - April 20, 2026. Kobi5.com. By Ripley Pierotti. "With the deadline for Southern Oregon University to submit its updated budget model just ten days away, SOU President Rick Bailey..."
How changes to Southern Oregon University programs are impacting students - April 17, 2026. Kobi5.com. By Ripley Pierotti. "Last fall, Southern Oregon University (SOU) released a list of majors, minors, and other programs that will be phased out..."
Students and faculty sound off on proposed cuts, April 18, 2026, PSU Vanguard, by Olivia Hendry Young. "After the enactment of Article 22, both students and faculty members express frustration and confusion over the future of affected programs..."
Dozens more colleges get delay in submitting race and sex admissions data - April 8, 2026. Higher Ed Dive. By Natalie Schwartz. "A federal judge extended the deadline for several private colleges and higher education groups to submit data to the U.S. Department..."
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