Equity and Student Success
Long stalled, Portland Public Schools’ plans to build a Center for Black Student Excellence face a reckoning, January 24, 2025. The Oregonian/OregonLive.com, By Julia Silverman. "Back in the roiling summer of 2020, amid nightly protests.."
At Portland State, this revamped building centers inclusion and Indigenous values- January 21, 2025. OPB. By Jarrette Werk. "The facility aims to foster belonging and support for BIPOC students in STEAM through culturally grounded design and innovative learning spaces..."
Affordability
Under Trump, changes are coming for Oregonians with federal student loan debt - January 18, 2025. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "With the approaching change in federal administration, student loan advocates offer advice and tips for Oregonians..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
BMCC expands its Small Business Development Center - January 24, 2025. East Oregonian. By Berit Thorson. "Blue Mountain Community College has expanded its Small Business Development Center, hiring two business advisers and increasing its coverage area..."
UO issues statement to Southern California-based students regarding fires- January 21, 2025. Daily Emerald. By Angelina Handris. "Amid the impact of the wildfires affecting parts of Southern California, the University of Oregon has reached out to students..."
UCC and VA collaborate in nursing program - January 21, 2025. The News-Review. By Drew Winkelmaier. "UCC has 61 nursing students in total with 16 students participating on the Roseburg VA Medical Center campus at one time..."
OSU research boosts Oregon wheat production - January 2025. Oregon State University Extension Service. "Approximately 740,000 acres of winter wheat and other wheat varieties are planted in Oregon, making it one of the top crops in the state..."
OSU Open Campus personalized support steers Oregon community college students through transfer process- January 2025. Oregon State University Extension Service. "Research shows that while 80% of community college students..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
[Editorial] Student share of higher education costs has risen - January 24, 2025. The Bulletin. By Bulletin Editorial Board. "The early part of the Oregon Legislature's session is full of primers on where legislators could invest revenues..."
Senate Committee on Education discusses funding for programs & higher education- January 22, 2025. KATU.com. By Vasili Varlamos. "Both the Oregon House and Senate Committees on Education heard testimony on potential bills Wednesday. The meetingsn..."
Southern Oregon University extends President Rick Bailey's contract- January 22, 2025. KDRV.com. By Carlos Murrieta. "Southern Oregon University has announced President Rick Bailey has been awarded a new three-year contract, going through the 2028 year..."
Legislators Attend CTE and Career Pathways Showcase at RHS- January 21, 2025. KQEN news radio. "Industry leaders, community partners, legislators, educators and students recently gathered at Roseburg High School to learn about..."
U.S. Finalizes New Rules for Distance Ed and College Prep Programs - December 30, 2024. Inside Higher Ed. By Jessica Blake. "In a blow for immigration advocates, the Education Department decided against expanding some TRIO programs to undocumented students..."
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