Equity and Student Success
Oregon high school graduation rate rises slightly, even as other academic indicators flatline - January 30, 2025. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Julia Silverman. "If ever a collection of Oregon high school students had odds stacked against them, it was the class of 2024..."
National assessment shows Oregon students falling behind in key subjects - January 29, 2025. Oregon Capital Chronicle. By Alex Baumhardt. "Oregon is in the bottom half of states in reading and math scores among fourth and eighth graders in the “nation’s report card”..."
Burlingham Trust contributes $50K to support student resources at Western Oregon University- January 27, 2025. Western Oregon University. By Brittany Kima. "The Burlingham Trust recently granted $50K toward supporting the new..."
Affordability
No news in this category at this time. Reminder: the 2025-26 FAFSA and ORSAA are now open, and students can apply for grants and scholarships at OregonStudentAid.gov.
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
EOU to advance technology skills with workforce ready grants - January 31, 2025. The Observer. By Ellie Graham. "Eastern Oregon University is set to streamline artificial intelligence and technology advancement into rural neighboring communities,..."
PCC’s Career Exploration Series provides students with options, chance at economic mobility - January 29, 2025. Columbia County Spotlight. By James Hill, PCC. "For Lillian Dyck, Portland Community..."
Umpqua Community College debuts surgical technologist apprenticeship program - January 29, 2025. KLCC.org. By Karen Richards. "A new program in Oregon will enable people living in rural areas to enter a medical apprenticeship..."
COCC State of College address highlights Madras campus and manufacturing expansion - January 29, 2025. Central Oregon Daily News. By Central Oregon Daily News Staff. "Central Oregon Community College is celebrating 75 years of serving the community..."
Mt. Hood Community College gets $160,000 to fund early childhood educator scholarships - January 29, 2025. The Outlook. By Christopher Keizur. "Mt. Hood Community College has received $160,000 from Multnomah County’s Preschool..."
UP to Build a ‘Civic Humanities Incubator’ through $500,000 Mellon Foundation Grant - January 28, 2025. University of Portland news. "University of Portland students who deeply engage in the humanities—the art, language, and history that..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
'OPB Politics Now': How Trump’s federal funding freeze landed in Oregon- January 31, 2025. OPB. By By Andrew Theen, Bryce Dole, Lauren Dake and Dirk VanderHart."What happens when the federal money faucet is turned off? Week two of the..."
OHSU leader acknowledges dismal faculty morale amid fumbled layoffs, budget cuts- January 31, 2025. The Oregonian/OregonLive.com. By Kristine de Leon. "Steve Stadum, the interim president of Oregon Health & Science University, acknowledged trust in leadership..."
Research, inclusivity efforts at stake as Oregon college leaders respond to Trump administration orders - January 28, 2025. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "The federal funding freeze is on temporary hold, as university leaders look closely at the flurry..."
Feds cancel research meetings, raising fears in Oregon about jobs, hundreds of millions in funding - January 28, 2025. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Ian Rose. "Last week, the Trump administration canceled a series of panels that help..."
Citing enrollment shifts, University of Oregon hopes state will fill funding gap - January 27, 2025. KLCC.org. By Rebecca Hansen-White. "The University of Oregon is facing a growing shortfall, starting with an anticipated $2.3 million deficit this year..."
Students, faculty argue Portland State University’s financial sustainability plan does more harm than good - January 25, 2025. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "Portland State University is on track to close an $18 million budget gap this school year..."
Portland State University plans to build 550-bed student housing building - January 24, 2025. KGW.com. By Alex Jensen. "The six-to-seven-story building would feature private bathrooms, classroom space, study lounges, a community kitchen and staff offices..."
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