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Willamette leaders working to protect international students amid federal threats
A panel of Willamette University officials spoke last week about the impacts of federal efforts to target higher education. Willamette receives little federal research funding, which allows it to remain more independent.
Tuition to rise again at all Oregon’s public universities, up nearly 30% from a decade ago
The rising cost of college is being driven by labor costs, inflation and historic disinvestment in higher education by the Oregon Legislature.
What to know about Chemeketa construction measure ahead of May 20 election
Salem-area voters will find on their ballots a request to renew a Chemeketa Community College bond that would expand career education programs and campus renovations. This is your guide to the measure, and what happens if it passes or fails.
From cadaver lab to high jump, South teacher pushes students toward excellence
Whether it's in the classroom or on the track, teacher Tyson Gilmour has a simple goal: every student gets coached every day. He's one of the Salem educators nominated for a 2025 Crystal Apple Award.
Chemeketa, Willamette presidents join national move denouncing “political interference” at U.S. colleges
More than 200 U.S. college and university leaders signed a letter Tuesday objecting to the "coercive use of public research funding."
West Salem teams heading to robotics world competition
Students this year designed robots that can pick up rings of the correct color and place them on stakes to score points. Two teams from West compete in Dallas, Texas in May.
Englewood students read about bravery with Gov. Kotek
Students in Pikachu onesies questioned Gov. Tina Kotek about her job during a special assembly Friday at Englewood Elementary School in north Salem.
Bills to help Oregon schools fund years of summer learning await governor’s signature
The Oregon Legislature passed two bills to provide consistent funding to summer learning programs and to ensure they boost student academic outcomes.
Where to learn more about Salem candidates for school board, city council
Forums over the next two weeks give Salem residents a chance to meet candidates who will be on the May ballot.