Driving Equitable Opportunity and Learner Success
Pow-wow celebrates 47 years at OSU - May 12, 2026. Oregon State University. By Theresa Hogue. "The 47th annual Oregon State University łatwa ina Pow-Wow will be held Saturday, May 16 at Gill Coliseum, 660 SW 26th St., Corvallis...."
Clackamas CC sets series of technical education camps - May 10, 2026. Woodburn Independent. "Clackamas Community College will host free career technical education summer camps Aug. 10-13, giving students in Clackamas County..."
Chemeketa/WOU partnership creates rich new opportunities - May 8, 2026. Yamhill County's News-Register. By Christine Bader. "For Bobby Garibay, post-secondary education wasn’t in the cards..."
EOU joins national initiative on student value - May 7, 2026. The Observer. By LaGrandeObserver.com. "Eastern Oregon University joined nine other high education institutions for workshops the Association..."
In her Father’s Footsteps: A Daughter’s Journey to Eastern Oregon University - May 2026. Eastern Oregon University news. "When Lisa MacPherson opened her acceptance email from Eastern Oregon University, she didn’t expect..."
Affordable Access
FAFSA completion rate for class of 2026 highest on record - May 15, 2026, Higher Ed Dive, by Ben Unglesbee. "After the rocky rollout of a new form a little over two years ago, the simplified version is bearing fruit, according to the National College Attainment Network..."
Oregon’s tuition-free community college aid program could be on its last legs - May 8, 2026. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi. "State leaders hoped that the Oregon Promise Grant would entice more high school graduates to enroll in community college..."
Responding to State, Community and Economic Needs
EOU’s GO STEM Program wins statewide agricultural education award- May 14, 2026, ElkHorn Media Group from EOU press release, "Eastern Oregon University’s Greater Oregon STEM Hub (EOU GO STEM) has received first place in the 14th annual Oregon Ag Fest..."
AI falls prey to ‘institutional influence’ in authoritarian countries, UO researcher says - May 13, 2026. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Mary Mooney. "“Institutional influence” can shape artificial intelligence in authoritarian.."
Research at George Fox University hailed as breakthrough in treating neurological diseases - May 12, 2026. YourOregonNews.comn. By Gary Allen. "New research by a George Fox professor is being hailed as a potential landmark..."
Funding and Policy Developments - State and National
Portland State to cut two legacy programs, lay off 52 staffers in budget balancing effort - May 14, 2026. OPB. By Tiffany Camhi and Elizabeth Miller. "Faculty, staff and students have been speaking out against the anticipated cuts for months..."
International OSU applications decline amid federal policy uncertainty, May 14, 2026, The Daily Barometer (OSU student news), by Montana Burack. "As Oregon State University’s May 1 enrollment deadline for fall 2026 passes, the number of international students..."
President at Oregon’s largest community college resigns - May 14, 2026, The Oregonian, by Beth Slovik. "Portland Community College President Dr. Adrien Bennings will leave her post at the end of June, months after the college settled a historic faculty strike that..."
University of Oregon announces new $65M deficit and hiring freeze - May 14, 2026. The Register-Guard. By Miranda Cyr. "University of Oregon must brace for a $65 million shortage, President Karl Scholz announced May 14..."
Two perspectives on Southern Oregon University’s latest financial crisis- May 13, 2026. OPB. By Sheraz Sadiq. "As Jefferson Public Radio reported, the Southern Oregon University Board of Trustees voted unanimously last Friday to create its own plan..."
Oregon enables students to skip state tests and it’s undermining improvement, experts say - May 13, 2026. The Oregonian/OregonLive. By Betsy Hammond and Julia Silverman. "Oregon’s aggressive stance on letting students opt out of taking state math..."
LCC proposes ‘really tight’ budget that cuts two programs, 23 jobs - May 11, 2026. Look-Out Eugene-Springfield. By Mike McInally. "Lane Community College officials are proposing a general fund budget of about $113.1 million for the next..."
SOU trustees say Deloitte report will guide but not define its recovery plan - May 9, 2026. OPB. By Jane Vaughn. "SOU trustees voted for the university to create its own long-term financial plan while using Deloitte’s controversial recommendations as guidance..."
SOU emergency funding advances as education officials criticize Deloitte’s proposal- May 7, 2026. OPB. By Jane Vaughn. "The Higher Education Coordinating Commission approved the next step in delivering emergency funding to SOU..."
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