Equity and Student Success
BMCC TRIO Program gets a boost in funding - March 5, 2025. Elkhorn Media Group. By Terry Murry. "Blue Mountain Community College has been awarded a $7,000 grant from the Oregon TRIO Association to support its TRIO Student Support Services..."
COCC and STEM Hub team up for science with rural 8th graders- March 4, 2025. The Bulletin. By Noemi Arellano-Summer. "Central Oregon Community College has collaborated with the Central Oregon STEM Hub..."
Colton Corner: ASPIRE program returns to CHS through volunteer efforts - March 1, 2025. Molalla Pioneer. By Cindy Fama. "Thanks to volunteer efforts, students at Colton High School now have a revitalized ASPIRE Program accessible to everyone..."
Oregon TRIO Day shines at Western Oregon University- February 28, 2025. Western Oregon University. By Brittany Kima. "Western Oregon University proudly celebrates National TRIO Day on Friday, February 28. Governor Kotek has declared..."
Affordability
MHCC budget blueprint leans on tuition hike, drawing down reserves- February 28, 2025. The Advocate (MHCC student newspaper). By Leo Fontneau. "A proposed Mt. Hood Community College operating budget for the 2025-26 academic year includes..."
Learner Pathways, Economic and Community Development
University of Portland named top producer of Fulbright students - March 6, 2025. Portland Tribune. By Hanna Seibold. "The University of Portland was recognized as one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of students..."
UO professor creates chatbot to connect Oregon students with careers - March 4, 2025. Daily Emerald. By Angelina Handris. "UO instructor Ed Madison, co-founder and executive director of Journalistic Learning Initiative, has developed..."
BMCC gets boost to expand student tech access - March 4, 2025. East Oregonian. By East Oregonian. "Blue Mountain Community College has received a $7,000 grant to support its TRIO Student Support Services Program..."
Clackamas CC joins statewide pilot to grow mental health workforce- March 3, 2025. Canby Herald. By John Baker. "Clackamas Community College is participating in a statewide pilot program that enables graduates with an associate of applied science..."
Reed College student discovers 8 new possible exoplanets- March 2, 2025. Kobi5.com. By Newsroom Staff. "A physics student at Reed College has discovered eight new possible exoplanets in the Milky Way..."
This Oregon college produces the most Fulbright scholars- March 1, 2025. KOIN.com. By Aimee Plante. "A college in Oregon has been named among the colleges that produce the most Fulbright scholars in the nation..."
Leadership, Funding, and Policy
A look at the key education bills in the Oregon Legislature- March 6, 2025. OPB. By Gemma DiCarlo. "Oregon lawmakers are once again debating how best to allocate education funding to improve K-12 attendance, graduation rates, test scores and other key metrics of success..."
University of Oregon faculty members voice concerns over federal funding cuts at rally - March 5, 2025. KEZI.com. By Ryan Bonham. "Some University of Oregon faculty rallied on Tuesday outside of Johnson Hall, voicing their concerns..."
Attorney General Rayfield Issues Multistate Guidance for Schools on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Initiatives- March 5, 2025. Oregon Department of Justice. "Attorney General Rayfield joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in issuing.."
Linda McMahon Confirmed as Education Secretary- March 3, 2025. Inside Higher Ed. By Jessica Blake. "Linda McMahon was narrowly confirmed along party lines as President Trump’s secretary of education in a 51-to-45 Senate vote late..."
OSU officials respond to ASOSU partial shutdown- February 28, 2025. Daily Barometer (OSU student newspaper). By Audrey Saiz and Max Loew. "Oregon State University officials said that they had a responsibility to step in to halt Associated Students of Oregon State..."
Mt. Hood Community College officially launches bond campaign - February 28, 2025. Portland Tribune. By Christopher Keizur. "Mt. Hood Community College means a whole lot of things to a whole lot of people..."
SWOCC's diesel mechanic program receives $100,000 investment from nonprofit organization- February 28, 2025. KEZI.com. By Ryan Bonham. "Southwestern Oregon Community College announced on Thursday that..."
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