higher education

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.

The Trump administration is suing California, asking the state to end its policies allowing students without legal status to access in-state tuition and financial aid. But the administration’s legal argument is weak, according to top legal experts.

Southern Oregon University and many community colleges in the region saw enrollment climb, but for some, that growth is creating new challenges.

In an effort to cut federal spending and end programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, the Trump Administration has cut funding for some programs that help students access college.

Higher education advocates say the compact equates to a loyalty oath and infringes on the academic freedoms that are inherent to many universities' missions.

A federal program that helps young people from migrant families attend college abruptly halted this year after the Trump administration eliminated funding for migrant education.