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Oregon’s public universities reach deal with union representing thousands of classified workers
Bargaining representatives for Oregon’s seven public universities and the union that represents classified workers came to an agreement this week.
FAFSA mishaps trip up college-bound Oregonians
The new 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, or FAFSA, was supposed to be simpler this year. But some Oregon high school seniors say it’s only caused confusion and anxiety.
This bipartisan Senate duo wants to end legacy college admissions
After the Supreme Court barred race-conscious college admissions, there's a growing push in Congress to end preference for applicants tied to alumni and donors.
Southern Oregon University president says he’s optimistic about finances despite budget adjustments
Like many colleges across the country, the pandemic has left Southern Oregon University with a financial shortfall that led to budget cuts, but President Rick Bailey believes SOU is on the right trajectory.
UO begins hiring faculty, prepares to open doors to new Ballmer Institute this fall
New undergraduate students won’t arrive to Northeast Portland until 2024, but the former Concordia University campus will see some new life soon.
Pandemic expansions in technology, flexibility hanging on at Linfield, as COVID impact lessens
The pandemic forced Linfield University to prioritize creating more connection and communication, and in turn students have felt more comfortable and supported through the flexibility that remote services provided.
Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl brings hard topics and ‘collegial discussions’ to Portland
Thirty-six college and university teams from around the country will travel to Portland to compete in the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl.
Oregon State University announces $200M education and research center aimed at technology industries
The center, funded in part by $100 million in donations, is expected to open in 2025.
Oregon college students, administrators concerned over proposed Title IX changes, Supreme Court abortion decision
Oregon U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici gathered a roundtable of students and employees to talk through questions and concerns ahead of the school year.
International student at Willamette law school alleges she was expelled due to disability discrimination
Willamette law dismissed Charlie Li after concluding she violated the school's honor code, which Li denies. She says the barriers she faced as an international student with disabilities left her too often feeling unsupported by the institution.