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Notice changes to our headings? We feature selected news stories to keep partners informed of developments related to focus areas of the Commission. We have adjusted our categories to focus attention on themes in our 2024-2029 strategic plan.
Driving Equitable Opportunity and Learner Success
Oregon’s Class of 2025 hits record-high 83% high school graduation rate - January 29,. 2026. OPB. By Elizabeth Miller. "The state fell far short of an aspirational goal set more than a decade ago, but improvement across student groups..."
High school students learn about outdoor careers with the Umpqua Fisherman Enhancement Derby - January 29, 2026. The News-Review. By Gloria Coleman. "Hunter Stephens is taking the forestry class at Roseburg High School, and on Wednesday..."
Oregon’s high school graduation rate hits 83%, a new high. Look up your school or district- January 29, 2026. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Julia Silverman. "Eighty-three percent of the class of 2025 graduated on time from high school last June, the highest rate..."
How a PCC student intern helped the college avoid more than $1M in utility costs - January 28, 2026. Portland Tribune. By Hanna Seibold. "A Portland Community College student intern had one goal: find savings in the college’s water usage and billing..."
More Portland Students Are Prepared for College or Jobs, New Numbers Suggest - January 26, 2026. Willamette Week. By Joanna Hou. "While high schools in Oregon tend to post high graduation rates, those numbers don’t ensure students with diplomas..."
Affordable Access
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Responding to State, Community and Economic Needs
[Opinion] Dana Young: Recognizing National CTE Month and TVCC milestones- January 28, 2026. Argus Observer. By Dana Young. "The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of activity, beginning with the purchase of a new building for our Advanced Energy and Trades..."
Center on Early Learning Support and Innovation at Western Oregon University receives $1.12 million in federal funding - January 28, 2026. Western Oregon University. By Admin. "The Center on Early Learning Support and Innovation at The Research Institute..."
New federal funding to power PSU’s state-of-the-art semiconductor center - January 27, 2026. Portland State University. By University Communications. "New federal funding will allow Portland State University to enhance its semiconductor research capabilitiesr..."
Senators announce $2 million in allocations for college, Siletz fire projects- January 25, 2026. Lincoln Chronicle. "Two projects in Lincoln County are among the 54 statewide receiving federal funds through the first two rounds of 2026 congressional appropriations,..."
Umpqua Community College launches tech hub for advanced manufacturing and forestry skills- January 23, 2026. Kpic.com. By News Staff. "Umpqua Community College is taking steps to bring high-tech skills to old-school trades..."
Funding and Policy Developments - State and National
To remain competitive, these 3 presidents chose collaboration- January 30, 2026. University Business. By Alcino Donadel. "Today’s small- and mid-sized private college and university presidents are converging in bold new ways amid the new normal of higher education..."
Portland State University restructuring moves forward as budget shortfall widens - January 29, 2026. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "PSU leaders are redoubling efforts to level out enrollment and downsize the institution. Faculty are doubtful..."
As Graduation Rates in Oregon Climb, Questions Remain What a Diploma Means - January 29, 2026. Willamette Week. By Joanna Hou. "Oregon Department of Education officials are interested in bringing back an essential skills test to prove proficiency..."
Portland State survey highlights rift between institutional leadership and everyone else on campus - January 28, 2026. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "Students and staff at Portland State University feel a strong sense of belonging, according to a new survey..."
Oregon lawmakers pitch JOBS Act to boost manufacturing, unlock industrial land- January 27, 2026. Katu.com. By Vasili Varlamos. "A bipartisan group of Oregon lawmakers is pitching a sweeping economic development proposal they say is designed..."
[Opinion] Why AI Makes a Liberal Arts Education Even More Invaluable- January 23, 2026. USnews.com. By Robin Holmes-Sullivan. "In an AI-driven world, an education focused on gaining uniquely human knowledge and skills is the key to future success..."
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