Driving Equitable Opportunity and Learner Success
Tillamook Bay Community College celebrates nursing graduates and the class of 2026 - July 13, 202. Tillamook Headlight Herald. "Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC) celebrated a milestone week of student achievement with two meaningful ceremonies..."
Innovation, data fixes fuel Native American graduation gains at federally funded schools - July 12, 2026. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By The Associated Press. "During his senior year of high school on the Puyallup Reservation, Gerald Dillon traded much..."
High School Journalism Institute gets underway at Oregon State - July 11, 2026. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Elliot Njus. "Nineteen students arrived at the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis on Saturday. Within a few days,..."
Two OSU student teams win big at statewide innovation competition- July 10, 2026. Oregon State University. By Molly Rosbach. "Oregon State University students took home both first and second place at the 10th annual Invent Oregon innovation..."
Affordable Access
OR Veterans Education Bridge Grant money doubles - July 10, 2026. Elkhorn Media Group. By Terry Murry. "The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs has doubled the amount of funding available per applicant for its Veterans Educational Bridge Grant (VEBG) program..."
College tuition, fees waved for homeless young people - July 10, 2026. Lincoln County Leader. By Oregon Department of Human Services. "Young people in Oregon who have experienced homelessness and are pursuing higher education at..."
From homelessness to higher education: Oregon program offers free college to youth - July 9, 2026. KCBY.com. By Payton Zagacki. "The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is offering young people who have experienced..."
Under a new federal rule, colleges must leave grads better off or lose financial aid - July 9, 2026. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi and Cory Turner. "This month, the U.S. Department of Education began rolling out a new accountability test that most colleges and universitie..."
College Foundation announces record $136,000 in Scholarships for 2026–2027 - July 4, 2026. Lincoln County Leader. By Oregon Coast Community College Foundation. "The Oregon Coast Community College Foundation is proud to announce the award..."
Responding to State, Community and Economic Needs
Oregon wins $15 million federal semiconductor grant – with potential to grow to $160 million - July 14, 2026. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Mike Rogoway. "Oregon won a major semiconductor research grant Tuesday, receiving..."
Pacific and Willamette universities’ merger plan becomes official- July 14, 2026. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "The two private universities are part of a formal agreement to combine. But the transition to a single entity will be a slow process..."
Oregon State, partners receive up to $160 million federal grant to build semiconductor industry- July 14, 2026. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "The grant will fuel a statewide partnership, led by Oregon State University, that aims to boost..."
Recognizing some of OSU’s biggest research contributions to the United States- July 13, 2026. Daily Barometer (OSU student newspaper). By Lucy Gilchrist. "Oregon State University’s research has made many important contributions to the United States..."
Hatfield Marine Science Center celebrates blue whale skeleton - July 12, 2026. OPB. By KLCC staff. "Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport will hold a celebration of its recently installed 70-foot-long blue whale skeleton this week..."
Oregon’s investment in Western Oregon University returns $766.2M annually - July 8, 2026. Western Oregon University. "Western Oregon University is a driver of Oregon’s economy and an engine for workforce readiness..."
Metallica foundation rocks CGCC workforce training program with 6th year of support - July 7, 2026. Columbia Community Connection. By Columbia Community Connection. "One of the biggest names in heavy metal is once again investing in the future..."
PSU launching new graduate pathway in Indigenous sciences with Sloan grant - July 6, 2026. Portland State University. By Cristina Rojas. "Portland State has been on a path to become nationally known as a university of choice for Indigenous sciences..."
Funding and Policy Developments - State and National
Universities Warn Against Rule on Political Control of Grants - July 14, 2026. Inside Higher Ed. By Ryan Quinn. "The White House’s plan to cement political appointees’ control over research and other grants received hundreds of thousands of comments. Lawsuits are likely next..."
Cost, career concerns continue to weigh on confidence in higher education - July 14, 2026. KATU.com. by Cory Smith. "Confidence in higher education slipped again this year, reversing some improvement in sentiment following a low point a couple of years ago..."
Governor Kotek urges Trump administration to withdraw proposed federal grant rule - July 14, 2026. KTVZ.com. By Claire Elmer. "Governor Tina Kotek is calling on the Trump administration to withdraw a proposed federal rule that..."
States Need Better Adult Learner Strategies - July 10, 2026. Inside Higher Ed. By Joshua Bay. "As institutions nationwide face enrollment declines and demographic pressures, they are increasingly looking to re-enroll adults who started college but never finished..."
Oregon report has 100 recommendations in responding to the public health crisis of racism - July 10, 2026. OPB. By Allison Frost. "Five years ago, the Oregon legislature declared that racism is a public health crisis..."
5 things to know about the Lane Community College accreditation review - July 8, 2026. KLCC.org. By Natalie Pate. "The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is doing a special review of Lane Community College’s accreditation status..."
Mt. Hood Community College makes cuts, raises tuition for $5 million budget gap - July 7, 2026. The Outlook. By Christopher Keizur. "Mt. Hood Community College approved a series of cuts and tuition increases to address a $5 million structural budget gap..."
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