Southern Oregon University

Although mental health for young people has declined in recent years across the board, young transgender people are especially at risk.

Students throughout the region will celebrate their commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday.

SOU's final choir concert of the season is designed to appeal to general audiences who enjoy choral music AND those with disabilities or sensory sensitivities. JPR’s Vanessa Finney recently spoke with Dr. Jerron Jorgensen, SOU’s Director of Choral Studies, about the concert.

Southern Oregon U. invites people to explore creativity in all of its forms

Oregon’s public four-years already charge some of the highest tuition and fee rates among public universities in the West.

The Southern Oregon University Board of Trustees voted to increase tuition rates for most students on Friday. The board also discussed keeping tuition low for some programs to attract more students.

Southern Oregon University was one of five schools that received hundreds of thousands of dollars from the state in an effort to expand the behavioral health workforce in Oregon.

Southern Oregon University’s Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion has faced some tumult recently, including its vice president leaving that role last summer.

Last week, Southern Oregon University honored three retired faculty members with its highest award: the President’s Medal.

Southern Oregon University President Rick Bailey discussed the university's financial situation ahead of the upcoming school year.

Officials from Oregon’s seven public universities say they need more than $1 billion over the next two years to maintain services amid inflation and to avoid deep cuts and layoffs.

The budget plan will prevent the university from hitting a forecasted $4.9 million budget shortfall next academic year.