Driving Equitable Opportunity and Learner Success
Commencement at COCC to Award 865 Degrees, Certificates, June 2, 20226, The Source. "Central Oregon Community College’s graduation ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, at the Bend campus’s Mazama Field. A reception..."
PSU’s Redesigned Elementary Education Program Prepares Diverse Educators for Oregon Classrooms, June 1, 2026, PSU News, By Elayna Yussen. "Only a few weeks into his student teaching placement in a first-grade classroom at Vestal Elementary School,..."
More students seeking workforce training at CGCC, fewer transfer degrees, June 2, 2026,
Columbia Gorge News, By Martin Gibson. "Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) saw fewer students seeking associate degrees and more seeking workforce training..."
Affordable Access
EOU board approves 2.7% tuition increase, May 29, 2026, LaGrande Observer. "The Eastern Oregon University Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2026-27 rates...."
[Opinion] Dana Young: TVCC continues commitment to affordability for students, June 3, 2026, Argus Observer, By Dana Young, President, TVCC, "The number one barrier to students attending college and earning their education is the cost. It’s been that way for a long..."
TVCC helping students get a taste of college for free, June 3, 2026, KTVB Idaho Today, from TVCC Press Release. "TVCC is expanding access to higher education through scholarships, tuition assistance programs, & opportunities that allow students to experience..."
Responding to State, Community and Economic Needs
PSU selected as Oregon’s higher-ed partner in national microelectronics initiative, June 4, 2026, PSU news, By Katy Swordfisk. "Portland State University has been selected as the only university in Oregon to participate in the newly launched Pacific Intermountain..."
Oregon foundation puts $1.5M into education across the state, June 3, 2026. KDRV. By
Kaleb Clark. "Oregon Community Foundation is investing more than $1.5 million in education initiatives designed to strengthen student success, expand STEM learning..."
PCC Plans Preschool Expansion Through Multnomah County Partnership, June 3, 2026, KXL news, "Portland Community College’s Child Development Center is planning a major expansion of its early learning programs through a partnership..."
New degrees in sociology, communication and more, June 2, 2026, Columbia Gorge News, By Martin Gibson. " Several new associate degrees are available at Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) in the arts and sciences...."
Portland State University shows city its plans, if council backs new performing arts center, June 2, 2026, OPB, By Kyra Buckley. "PSU officials say they’ve lined up a likely development partner and private funding for a hotel and conference center should..."
Two Oregon Educators Honored with National YouScience Innovative Educator Award, June 2, 2026, Cision PR Web, YouScience press release. "Dale Moon, Ph.D. and Deron Fort, M.Ed recognized for expanding career-connected learning and using student aptitude data..."
Oregon State study raises concerns about AI’s impact on student thinking skills, May 29, 2206, KCBY, By Deb Knapp. "Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday education, but a new study from Oregon State University is raising..."
Funding and Policy Developments - State and National
Lane Community College cuts jobs, programs in the next fiscal year’s budget, June 4, 2206, KLCC. By Rebecca Hansen-White. "The Lane Community College board cut about $4.2 million when it approved its annual budget Wednesday. This comes after months..."
Amid warnings of future cuts, University of Oregon trustees approve next year’s budget, June 3, 2026, KLCC. By Nathan Wilk. "The University of Oregon’s Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to approve a $1.55 billion operating budget for the next fiscal year...."
College amends budget and proposed staff cuts, June 1, 2026, Clackamas Print (CCC student news), By Cannon Russo. "Alina Krolenbrock? “Aye,” she states. David Chitsazan? “Aye,” he replies without a beat...."
University of Oregon's CFO explains the $65 million deficit, May 31, 2026. Eugene Register-Guard. By Miranda Cyr. "University of Oregon is gearing up to combat a compounding structural deficit over the next few years as non-resident enrollment..."
The Enrollment Crisis At PSU, May 28, 2026, The Daily Vanguard (PSU student news), by Daniele Hernandez. "Portland State University (PSU) is facing an enrollment crisis. Since 2019, enrollment at PSU has declined by 25%. Reports have shown that enrollment..."
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