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Oregon Governor’s Proposed Budget for Higher Education Falls Below Requirements
The $4.39 billion 2025-2027 budget allocation proposed by Governor Tina Kotek for higher education falls well below requirements, according to university and college educators.
Oregon Trails Behind Most Other States
Oregon…
Ashland School Board May Cut the Number of School Days
ASHLAND, Ore. — The Ashland School Board may decide to cut the number of school days next year in an innovative move to curb expenditure.
Superintendent Addresses Parents and Staff About Budgetary Woes
Following a series of…
The Future Ready Oregon Program Will Train Students to Earn Family-Supporting Wages
Oregon students can earn family-supporting wages in a $200 million investment education and training program to increase diverse workforce opportunities.
Known as Future Ready Oregon, the program aims to remove barriers to education and…
A Consortium of Six Oregon Community Colleges Will Offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
A Bachelor of Science degree in nursing will be offered to students who hold an associate degree by a consortium of six Oregon community colleges.
At present, associate nursing degrees are available at 17 community colleges, with a…
More Oregonians Than Ever Have Higher Earning Potential With College Degrees
The newest census data reflects that over 1.1 million Oregonians have a four-year college degree, the highest number of graduates recorded historically. People with degrees earn significantly more than those without.
Oregon Has…
Oregon Colleges are Experiencing Increased Interest in Career and Technical Education Programs
The surge in enrollment in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at Oregon colleges highlights the growing need for hands-on training in high-demand skilled professions.
CTE programs equip students with the skills needed for…
Two New Emergency Services Programs Available From Rogue Community College
The Emergency Services Department of Rogue Community College (RCC) now has two new EMS program available to prospective students.
RCC Expands Emergency Services Courses
RCC's Rusty Riis, Faculty Chair of their Emergency…
SOU Computer Scientist Awarded $250K Grant To Research Transfer Of AI Knowledge
ASHLAND, Ore. — An assistant professor in Southern Oregon University’s Computer Science Department, Bernadette Boscoe, has been awarded a $250,000 grant to research archived protocols and help keep track of tacit knowledge in different…
Oregon Department of Education Urges Schools to Implement New Cellphone Policies
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) does not keep track of cellphone policies already operating in school districts but has recommended that policies be updated and reviewed to gauge the use of cell phones by students while attending…
Oregon Student Association Closes After 49 Years Amid Financial and Organizational Issues
After struggling with financial and organizational issues, the Oregon Student Association (OSA) this month (October) stopped operating after 49 years.
OSA was unable any longer to finance its campaigns to improve conditions for Oregon…