Equity and Student Success
Street outside Native center to be named after beloved Indigenous leader and student advocate, October31, 2p024, PSU news, by Cristina Rojas."The street outside Portland State’s Native American Student and Community Center is being renamed for Indigenous leader..."
Students welcomed onto Oregon Tech’s campus for Ready, Set, Innovate- October 28, 2024. KOBI5.com. By Lauren Pretto. "Junior high and high school students are welcomed onto Oregon Tech’s campus for Ready, Set, Innovate..."
Fewer Black men are enrolling in HBCUs. Here's why and what's being done - October 28, 2024. OPB. By Juana Summers, Jason Fuller, and Patrick Jarenwattananon. "The absolute number of Black men..."
COCC’s Native American Heritage Month brings ancient wisdom, veteran voices- October 25, 2024. KTVZ.com. By KTVZ news sources. "Central Oregon Community College is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a lineup of free community events..."
Pacific, Oregon MESA Partner To Inspire Diversity In STEM - October 24, 2024. Pacific University press release. By Blake Timm. "Pacific University is entering into a long-term partnership designed to inspire middle and high school.."
Affordability
Oregon Tech Foundation awards more than $1 million in scholarships - October 30, 2024. Oregon Tech. "The Oregon Tech Foundation awarded $1,020,000 in scholarships to Oregon Tech students this year, the third year in a row that awards have exceeded $1 million..."
Students prepare for financial aid application changes- October 24, 2024. KDRV.com. By Rocky Walker. "The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA form, is a yearly process college students for generation..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
Portland Community College facilitates hub for lifelong learning, connections for older adults - October 31, 2024. Beaverton Valley Times. By James Hill. "There is a little known organization that is proving that learning and education knows no age limit..."
Oregon Dept. of Education recommends schools ‘limit or restrict’ use of cellphones in new guidance, October 30, 2024, OPB, By Elizabeth Miller. "The state agency is the latest to express concern about students’ use of personal devices at school...."
University Budget Committee to host tuition forums next week- October 30, 2024. The Daily Barometer. By Wes Flow. "2025-26 tuition rates will be the topic of discussion at a series of upcoming forums held by Oregon State University’s University Budget Committee..."
Ford Family Foundation grant bolsters early childhood education partnership between Western Oregon University and Clackamas Community College - October 28, 2024. Western Oregon University. By Maureen Brakke. "Western Oregon University..."
OSU has a new clinical psychology Ph.D. program, with an on-campus clinic coming soon - October 25, 2024. Oregon State University, OSU Today. By Molly Rosbach. "Oregon State University welcomed its first cohort of six clinical psychology..."
Enrollment grows at Eastern Oregon University for Fall 2024- October 2024. Eastern Oregon University. "New student enrollments and retention rates are increasing at Eastern Oregon University (EOU), as the school announces its official fall numbers..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
Union workers at SWOCC secure tentative wage increase agreement - October 30, 2024. NBC16.com. By News Staff. "Union workers at Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) have reached a tentative agreement with the school..."
Oregon Student Association Closes After 49 Years Amid Financial and Organizational Issues- October 28, 2024. Daily Tidings. By Lucille McNamara. "After struggling with financial and organizational issues, the Oregon Student Associations..."
Governor Kotek Statement on Presidential Apology for Indian Boarding Schools - October 28, 2024. Office of Governor Tina Kotek. "Today, Governor Tina Kotek released a statement following President Joe Biden’s presidential apology..."
OHSU President Dr. Danny Jacobs steps down after more than 6 years in role- October 25, 2024. Portland Tribune. By Danny Peterson. "Oregon Health and Science University’s president is stepping down after more than six years at the helm..."
Feds investigate PSU in connection with Islamophobic flyers posted on campus - October 24, 2024. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Tyler Brown. "Federal authorities are investigating Portland State University in connection s..."
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