Jane Vaughan
Reporter | Jefferson Public RadioJane Vaughan began her journalism career as a reporter for a community newspaper in Portland, Maine, where her beat encompassed nine towns and five school districts, most of which were not covered by any other news outlet. She's been a producer at New Hampshire Public Radio and worked on WNYC's On The Media. Jane earned her Master's in Journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. When she's not reporting, she enjoys hiking, reading, and kickboxing. Get in touch with Jane at: vaughanj1@sou.edu
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SOU has suffered a series of financial crises in recent years. This latest is a collision of multiple factors, including what President Rick Bailey calls inadequate state support and Trump administration actions that will slash funding for students. -
SOU’s current budget is about $71 million, but President Rick Bailey says they need to work toward a $60 million budget. -
The new building, called Klamath Crimson R.O.S.E., can now serve more girls than the old location. -
In the past year, the rural district, east of Chiloquin, has faced the termination of its chief, financial uncertainty and a state ethics investigation. -
A new school year is coming up quick, and some districts say their financial situation is shaky in the face of federal cuts. -
Four people were investigated for potentially violating Oregon Public Meetings Law. -
The senior housing project is meant to generate revenue for the university and inspire lifelong learning among older adults. -
This year’s tally of homeless people showed declining numbers in Southwestern Oregon and far Northern California, but service providers aren’t convinced the problem is actually getting better. -
People in rural Josephine and Jackson Counties can now receive help applying for jobs, housing and other services without having to visit an office. -
The city previously used the building as a temporary homeless shelter but closed it in April because it didn't meet fire code. -
With rents increasing and Social Security not keeping pace, many older adults are being priced out of their homes. -
JPR’s Jane Vaughan recently spoke with Sandy Stack about the need for more recovery high schools and what might happen to the project after proposed budget cuts.
