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Cal State campuses have mixed records in returning Native remains and artifacts to tribes. Campus officials say they are working diligently to follow legal mandates but the process can be arduous, especially for non-federally recognized tribes.

Southern Oregon University is facing protests and pushback on a plan to cut $20 million, as the institution barrels toward a tight deadline to approve it.

Southern Oregon University is raising tuition again — but leaders say that alone won’t fix a growing budget problem.

After securing $15 million from the state, Southern Oregon University must quickly develop a sustainable financial plan while addressing concerns about unclear budget projections.

Education bills on immigration, attendance and some emergency funding moved forward, as big school funding questions remain unanswered.

Portland State’s announcement Monday lays the groundwork for a process that could result in a massive restructuring of the university.

The number of Oregon high school students enrolled in career and technical education courses has grown by more than 15% over the past five school years.

California’s community colleges are now giving college credit for students’ previous work experiences. The state has a goal of rapidly expanding access to these credits, though tracking progress on that goal has been difficult so far.

A university spending efficiency report concludes that to serve students and thrive financially, Oregon’s public universities must break from the status quo.

California State University last year launched a pilot program to attract more students to the university system and to steer some to campuses that have been struggling with enrollment declines.

Some community college districts in California say enrollment is up by more than 10%, though official numbers have yet to be released. Historically, college enrollment fluctuates depending on the strength of the economy.

The number of new international students enrolling in college in the U.S. is dropping. Their losses will be felt beyond classrooms, as foreign students in particular drive scientific research and advancement. As the state with the most international students, California will likely feel the biggest impact.