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OUS seeking public comment on proposed tuition increases- NOTE time change
Published: May 1st, 2013

PLEASE NOTE below the change of time in public testimony on 5/24 from a previous announcement.

Portland, OR... Read More

OSU student Elizabeth Gonzalez wins entry to GEAR UP Alumni Leadership Academy
Published: Apr 23rd, 2013

Contacts:  

Stephanie Carnahan, GEAR UP Director, 541-346-5761, stephanie_carnahan@ous.edu

Dana Beck, GEAR UP Program... Read More

R&D executive Laura McKinney to lead industry partnerships for OUS as new Assistant Vice Chancellor
Published: Apr 18th, 2013

Contact: Di Saunders -- Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869; diane_saunders@ous.edu

Portland, OR, April 18, 2013... Read More

Higher Ed Board reviews positive impact of university research collaborations on OR’s economy, jobs & student workforce training
Published: Apr 5th, 2013

Contact: Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869

PORTLAND, April 5, 2013... Read More

OUS Chancellor Melody Rose to address Higher Ed issues @ 3-29-13 PDX City Club Forum, along with other leaders
Published: Mar 26th, 2013

Contact: Di Saunders, Cell: 971-219-6869; Office: 503-725-5714

PORTLAND, March 26, 2013 –... Read More

OUS Chief of Staff Bridget Burns Named American Council on Education Fellow
Published: Mar 21st, 2013

Contacts:  Di Saunders, Director of Communications, 503-725-5714 (office), 971-219-6869 (cell), Read More

Middle/High School Student Robotics Teams Excel at Oregon “Ring It Up!” Championship
Published: Mar 6th, 2013

Top teams have the opportunity to attend the World Championship and apply for... Read More

University System Fact Book highlights student trends and issues to watch
Published: Feb 28th, 2013

Contact: Di Saunders, OUS Communications & Public Affairs: 503-725-5714 or 971-219-6869

Source: Bob Kieran, OUS Assistant Vice... Read More

Dr. Melody Rose to lead Oregon University System as Interim Chancellor
Published: Feb 14th, 2013

Contact: Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869 

PORTLAND, February 14,... Read More

Board of Higher Ed accepts Chancellor’s resignation, recognizes System’s challenges, accomplishments during his tenure
Published: Jan 28th, 2013

Contact: Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869 

Portland, Oregon – January 28,... Read More

University System Chancellor George Pernsteiner announces plans to resign
Published: Jan 25th, 2013

Contact: Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869 

Portland, Oregon... Read More

Top Youth LEGO robotics teams awarded at state championships, focused on improving the lives of senior citizens
Published: Jan 23rd, 2013

Thousands of youth from across the state and region participate in the program, sparking interest in science and... Read More

Oregon University System awards campuses $3.2 million for advancing degrees to meet state workforce needs
Published: Jan 11th, 2013

Contact: Di Saunders, Cell: 971-219-6869; Office: 503-725-5714

PORTLAND, January 11,... Read More

Board of Higher Education approves re-prioritization of university capital projects to align with Governor’s priorities
Published: Jan 9th, 2013

Contact: Di Saunders, Cell: 971-219-6869; Office: 503-725-5714 

PORTLAND, January 9, 2013... Read More

On heels of 2012 election, university system’s Dr. Melody Rose publishes book on women in executive political office
Published: Nov 27th, 2012

Contact:
Di Saunders, OUS Communications & Public Affairs: 971-219-6869 or... Read More

Youth Robotics Programs recognized with Oregon Governor’s Volunteer Award
Published: Nov 8th, 2012

Contacts: 

Bruce Schafer,
Director, OUS Industry... Read More

Oregon University System enrollment at all time high of 101,393 students
Published: Nov 8th, 2012

Contact:
Di Saunders: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869;
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Oregon’s public colleges and universities awarded $450,000 by Lumina Foundation to help implement “Reverse Transfer” degrees
Published: Oct 10th, 2012

Source: Elizabeth Cox Brand, Community Colleges & Workforce Development: 503-947-2454

Contact: Di... Read More

Updates and actions from recent meetings of the State Board of Higher Education
Published: Oct 9th, 2012

Contact: Di Saunders, 503-725-5714; Read More

Students from OSU win Oregon Social Business Challenge, in front of Nobel Prize winner and 1,000 state leaders
Published: Oct 1st, 2012
Teams from UO and SOU won 2nd and... Read More
OUS Campuses Collaborate in Annual “Fall Tour” of High Schools across Oregon
Published: Sep 13th, 2012

Contact: Endi Hartigan– Communications Associate, OUS, 503-725-5702; Read More

Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus to keynote Social Business Challenge of Oregon university students
Published: Aug 29th, 2012

Contact: Di Saunders - Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869; Read More

Board of Higher Education endorses OSU-Cascades campus expansion
Published: Aug 3rd, 2012

Contact: Di Saunders, Cell: 971-219-6869; Office: 503-725-5714

PORTLAND, August 3, 2012... Read More

Dr. Melody Rose selected as Vice Chancellor for Academic Strategies with the OUS after national search
Published: Jul 12th, 2012

Contact: Endi Hartigan, Communications Associate - Office: 503-725-5702; Read More

Statement from Southern Oregon University on Jefferson Public Radio
Published: Jun 22nd, 2012

Contact: Di Saunders, Cell: 971-219-6869; Office: 503-725-5714

Ashland, OR – June 22, 2012: Earlier this... Read More

Michael Gottfredson named new President of University of Oregon
Published: Jun 15th, 2012

Note to Editors: To access photos, audio and video clips related to Dr. Gottfredson’s appointment please go... Read More

Board of Higher Education appoints Mark Weiss as WOU president, SOU president Mary Cullinan reappointed
Published: Jun 15th, 2012

Contact: Di Saunders, Cell: 971-219-6869; Office: 503-725-5714

PORTLAND, June 15, 2012 – The State... Read More

Michael Gottfredson announced as finalist for University of Oregon President
Published: Jun 11th, 2012

Candidate to meet with campus community on June 12, 13

Note to Editors: Campus public... Read More

Board of Higher Ed approves average 3.4% tuition & fees increase, forwards recommendations on institutional boards
Published: Jun 1st, 2012

Contact: Di Saunders, Cell: 971-219-6869; Office: 503-725-5714

PORTLAND, June 1, 2012... Read More

Senate confirms long-time education leader, COCC president as two new members of State Board of Higher Education
Published: May 23rd, 2012

Current member Jim Francesconi is reappointed
to another 4-year term

PORTLAND, May 23,... Read More

Two La Pine Students Chosen to Represent Oregon in Washington, D.C.
Published: May 21st, 2012

Contact: 

Julianne Repman, Communications Manager, Bend La Pine Schools: Read More

Two Taft High Students Chosen to Represent Oregon in Washington, D.C.
Published: May 18th, 2012

BillyAnn Stempel and Alexa Taunton headed to National Youth... Read More

Board of Higher Education committee considers recommendations for campus-based boards’ structure, authorities
Published: Mar 16th, 2012

PORTLAND, March 16, 2012 – The State Board of Higher Education’s... Read More

Board of Higher Education approves Internal Firearms Policy, Achievement Compacts
Published: Mar 2nd, 2012

Contact: Di Saunders, Cell: 971-219-6869; Office: 503-725-5714 

PORTLAND, March 2, 2012... Read More

Middle/High School Student Robotics Teams Excel at Oregon “Bowled Over!”Championship
Published: Feb 27th, 2012

Top teams have the opportunity to attend the World Championship and apply for special scholarships

Hillsboro, OR, February... Read More

Chancellor Announces Search Committee for University of Oregon President
Published: Feb 1st, 2012

Contact: Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869

PORTLAND, February 1, 2012 –... Read More

Top Youth LEGO robotics teams awarded at state championships focused on theme of food safety
Published: Jan 17th, 2012

Contacts:
Bruce Schafer, Director, OUS Industry Affairs; Office: 503-725-2915; Cell: 503-332-4666
Cathy Swider,... Read More

University System offers pre-engineering grants to Oregon middle & high schools to help “grow our own” workforce
Published: Jan 10th, 2012

University-industry council encourages middle schools and high schools to apply by... Read More

Board of Higher Education approves Summer 2012 tuition, discusses research collaborations
Published: Jan 6th, 2012

Contact: Di Saunders, Cell: 971-219-6869; Office: 503-725-5714

PORTLAND, January 6, 2012 – The State... Read More

Board of Higher Education appoints Dr. Robert Berdahl as University of Oregon Interim President
Published: Dec 9th, 2011

Contact: Di Saunders, Cell: 971-219-6869; Office: 503-725-5714

PORTLAND, December 9,... Read More

Board of Higher Education terminates contract of UO President
Published: Nov 28th, 2011

Contact: Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869

Board of Higher Education terminates contract of... Read More

State Board of Higher Education to Convene a Special Meeting
Published: Nov 23rd, 2011

Contact: Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869

Portland, Oregon -- November 23, 2011: The Oregon State Board of... Read More

Senate confirms WOU faculty member and EOU student as new members of State Board of Higher Education
Published: Nov 21st, 2011

Contact: Di Saunders, 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869

Current member Paul Kelly is reappointed to another... Read More

Higher Ed Board committee moves forward on establishment of university boards at some campuses
Published: Nov 18th, 2011

Contact: Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869

PORTLAND, November 18, 2011 –... Read More

Oregon University System enrollment reaches 100,000 student milestone
Published: Nov 10th, 2011

Contact: Di Saunders: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869; Read More

Oregon public universities decide not to appeal court decision on firearms on campus
Published: Nov 8th, 2011

Contact: Di Saunders - Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869; Read More

Higher Ed Board committee approves campus incentive funding for overall degrees and those for underrepresented Oregonians
Published: Nov 4th, 2011

Contact: Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869  

PORTLAND, November 3, 2011... Read More

Higher Ed Board committee approves new academic programs
Published: Oct 27th, 2011

Contact: Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869

PORTLAND, October 27,... Read More

Higher Ed Board approves University of Oregon police department
Published: Oct 7th, 2011

PORTLAND, October 7, 2011 – The State Board of Higher Education’s Finance and Administration... Read More

Oregon among eight states chosen for national initiative to improve undergraduate student learning
Published: Oct 3rd, 2011

Contact: 
Di Saunders - Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869;
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Oregon University System receives $1.5 million grant to improve college access
Published: Sep 28th, 2011

Oregon preâ€college programs and organizations
may apply for grants through October... Read More

Oregon Public Universities Lose Case to Keep Guns Off Campuses
Published: Sep 28th, 2011

Contact: Di Saunders - Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869; Read More

OUS Admissions Reps Tour State to Help Students Understand College Options
Published: Sep 19th, 2011

Contact: Endi Hartigan– Communications Associate, OUS, 503-725-5702; Read More

Contract Agreement Reached Between University System and SEIU
Published: Sep 15th, 2011

PORTLAND, September 15 – Oregon University System and the Service Employees International Union 503 (SEIU) reached... Read More

University System and SEIU reach tentative settlement agreement
Published: Sep 15th, 2011

September 15, 2011 - Yesterday and today the Oregon University System held a mediated 19-hour bargaining session... Read More

Higher Ed Board Finance & Administration Committee provides preliminary approval for universities’ 2011-12 budget allocations
Published: Sep 9th, 2011

Contact: Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869

PORTLAND, September 9, 2011 – The State Board of... Read More

University System launches state’s largest solar project, Governor Kitzhaber breaks ground in Klamath Falls
Published: Aug 18th, 2011

Largest university system-based solar array in U.S.; OIT first to combine solar, geothermal to meet all... Read More

University System launches state’s largest solar project, Governor Kitzhaber to break ground
Published: Aug 16th, 2011

Will be largest university system-based solar project in U.S.; OIT using geothermal & solar for all campus needs

Contact: Di... Read More

Mark Weiss named Interim President of Western Oregon University
Published: Jul 29th, 2011

Contact:     

Endi Hartigan, Office: 503-725-5702, Read More

Higher Ed Board approves campus mission alignment, previews 2011-13 budgets
Published: Jul 8th, 2011

Contact: Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869

PORTLAND, July 8, 2011 – The State Board of... Read More

PSU Assistant Dean, Karen Marrongelle, accepts Assistant Vice Chancellor position with Oregon University System
Published: Jul 6th, 2011

Contact: Di Saunders -- Office: 503-725-5714; Cell/Text Message: 971-219-6869; diane_saunders@ous.edu

Portland, OR, July 6, 2011... Read More

Higher ed capital and operating budgets pass, reductions reflect state’s revenue woes
Published: Jun 30th, 2011

Capital budget will create 2,400 jobs in both rural and urban Oregon

Contact: Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell:... Read More

Historic higher ed legislation passed in Senate and House by overwhelming majority
Published: Jun 29th, 2011

SB 242 increases universities flexibility to meet student needs, increases accountability for... Read More

Operating budget for Oregon University System passes both Chambers
Published: Jun 23rd, 2011

Contact: Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869

Operating budget for Oregon University System passes both... Read More

Eric Meslow appointed Chair of ETIC, Art Johnson as Vice Chair
Published: Jun 23rd, 2011

Contact:
Di Saunders, OUS Director of Communications: 503-725-5714 or 971-219-6869

Source:Read More

Matthew Donegan elected Board of Higher Ed president, Jill Eiland vice president
Published: Jun 15th, 2011

Presidents of EOU and UO also receive contract renewals at meeting

Contact:... Read More

Governor appoints, Senate approves OSU student, Farbodd Ganjifard, as new member of State Board of Higher Education
Published: Jun 13th, 2011

PORTLAND, June 13, 2011 – 

Farbodd Ganjifard, a student leader at Oregon State University, was appointed... Read More

Higher Ed Board approves average tuition & fees increase of 7.2%, hears important research report from Communities of Color
Published: Jun 3rd, 2011

PORTLAND, June 3, 2011 – The State Board of Higher Education met today to, among other items, review tuition... Read More

ETIC grant to OSU helps Oregon summer camps with hands-on science and engineering kits
Published: May 31st, 2011

Contacts:

India Sloat, COSEY coordinator, OSU Precollege Programs, Read More

Higher Ed Board committee supports PSU land transfer to TriMet for light-rail, and other actions
Published: May 6th, 2011

Contact:  Endi Hartigan; Office: 503-725-5702

PORTLAND, May 6, 2011 – The State Board of Higher... Read More

Higher Ed Board committee approves new Masters programs at UO, approves WOU revised mission
Published: Apr 28th, 2011

Contact: Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869

PORTLAND, April 28, 2011 – The State Board of... Read More

GEAR UP and The Ford Family Foundation launch funding of 16 rural Oregon schools to increase college-readiness
Published: Apr 18th, 2011

Contacts: Dana Beck, GEAR UP Communications Specialist (Read More

Higher Ed Board committee approves capital budget adjustments, reviews athletics
Published: Apr 8th, 2011

Contact: Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869

PORTLAND, April 8, 2011 – The State Board of... Read More

Higher Ed Board endorses tuition equity, reviews Governor’s Recommended Budget
Published: Mar 4th, 2011
Higher Ed Board endorses tuition equity, reviews Governor’s Recommended Budget
Published: Mar 4th, 2011

Contact: Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869

PORTLAND, March 4, 2011 – The State Board of... Read More

Higher Ed Board approves Automatic Admission for high school students exceeding new Oregon Diploma standards
Published: Feb 24th, 2011

Contacts:     Di Saunders, OUS Chancellor’s Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869; Susanne Smith,... Read More

GEAR UP and Ford Family Foundation expand college access program in 10 Oregon communities
Published: Feb 22nd, 2011

Contacts:     Dana Beck, GEAR UP Communications Specialist... Read More

Vice Chancellor Andrews OpEd on Affordability in The Oregonian
Published: Jan 24th, 2011

Vice Chancellor Sona Karentz Andrews's op-ed on unlocking college affordability  Oregon appeared in the January 13, 2011... Read More

Chancellor and OSU President Speak on Higher Ed Reform, City Club of Portland
Published: Jan 21st, 2011

Youth LEGO robotics teams excel at 10th annual state tournaments focused on biomedical engineering
Published: Jan 17th, 2011

The top teams of 9-14 year olds from across the state and region compete with their... Read More

University System Chancellor and OSU President to speak on higher ed reform at Portland City Clubs
Published: Jan 11th, 2011

Contact Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell:... Read More

Higher Ed Board approves Summer 2011 tuition rates, approves mission statements
Published: Jan 7th, 2011

Contact: Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869 

PORTLAND, January 7, 2011... Read More

Statement from George Pernsteiner on Ms. Heiligman
Published: Dec 7th, 2010

Contact Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869

Statement from George Pernsteiner, Chancellor, Oregon... Read More

Higher Ed Board Committee approves new academic programs at OSU and UO
Published: Nov 23rd, 2010

Contact Di Saunders, Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869

PORTLAND, November 23, 2010 –... Read More

University industry council awards $37.5K to innovative engineering "athletics" programs
Published: Nov 23rd, 2010

Bruce Schafer, Director, OUS Industry Affairs; Office: 503-725-2915; Cell: 503-332-4666
Jo Oshiro, Program Coordinator, OUS; Office:... Read More

Oregon University System sees record enrollment of almost 97,000, student retention rates also increase significantly
Published: Nov 11th, 2010

Contact: Di Saunders: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869
Source: Bob Kieran, OUS Asst. Vice... Read More

Higher Ed Board Committee updated on Life Sciences Complex, approves UO property purchase and computing center upgrades
Published: Nov 5th, 2010

Contact: Di Saunders, OUS – Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869

PORTLAND, November 5,... Read More

Oregon Health Career Center awarded $55,997 grant to increase college access
Published: Nov 3rd, 2010

Contact: Di Saunders, OUS – Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869
Source: Stephanie... Read More

College Fairs are for Adults too! Help for Adult Learners at Portland National College Fair
Published: Nov 2nd, 2010

Contact: Endi Hartigan, Communications, Oregon University System – Office: 503-725-5702Read More

Outside In awarded $56,083 grant to increase college access for homeless youth
Published: Oct 21st, 2010

Contact: Di Saunders, OUS – Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869
Source: Stephanie... Read More

OMSI awarded $54,143 grant to increase college access
Published: Oct 21st, 2010

Contact: Di Saunders, OUS – Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869
Source: Stephanie... Read More

Lane Community College awarded $38,003 grant to increase college access
Published: Oct 21st, 2010

Contact: Di Saunders, OUS – Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869
Source: Stephanie... Read More

Incight awarded $45,615 grant to increase college access and success for students with disabilities in Portland area
Published: Oct 19th, 2010

Contact: Di Saunders, OUS – Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869Read More

McMinnville School District awarded $48,583 grant to increase college access
Published: Oct 19th, 2010

Contact: Di Saunders, OUS – Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869
Source: Stephanie... Read More

Sweet Home School District awarded $51,506 grant to increase college access
Published: Oct 19th, 2010

Contact: Di Saunders, OUS – Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869
Source: Stephanie... Read More

Impact Northwest and Marshall High School awarded $31,796 grant to increase college access
Published: Oct 19th, 2010

Contact: Di Saunders, OUS – Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869
Source: Stephanie... Read More

Hermiston High School awarded $51,500 grant to increase college attendance
Published: Oct 18th, 2010
Contact: Di Saunders, OUS – Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869 Source: Stephanie Carnahan, CACGP Program Director... Read More
Native American Youth and Family Center awarded $56,250 grant to increase college attendance
Published: Oct 18th, 2010
Contact: Di Saunders, OUS – Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869 Source: Stephanie Carnahan, CACGP Program Director... Read More
Chemeketa Community College awarded $61,534 grant to increase college access
Published: Oct 18th, 2010

Contact: Di Saunders, OUS – Office: 503-725-5714; Cell: 971-219-6869
Source: Stephanie... Read More

College access program awards $607,000 to Oregon schools, colleges & nonprofits
Published: Oct 11th, 2010

Contact: Di Saunders, OUS – Office: 503-725-5714; Cell:... Read More

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