Southern Oregon University trustees voted for the university to create its own long-term financial plan while using Deloitte's controversial recommendations as guidance.

State leaders hoped that the Oregon Promise Grant would entice more high school graduates to enroll in community college. So far, its impact has been limited.

Springfield School District leaders had their first chance to weigh in on next school year’s budget Thursday. If approved, this budget would eliminate nearly 34 positions.

The Eugene School District 4J budget committee unanimously passed its 2026-27 funding proposal during its final meeting Wednesday night.

On this edition we talk with Kee Zublin, the principal of South Eugene High School, one of the top high schools in Oregon, about their secret to success. Then we talk with OPB reporter Erik Neumann about his story chronicling a teacher's suspension in Battleground, WA over an accusation of political rhetoric that is having a chilling effect on other educators.

Springfield Public Schools says it will need to eliminate nearly 33.5 positions to balance next year's budget. The draft spending plan was released on Friday.

A consultant says the university must make $20 million in cuts to help stabilize its finances. Those could affect JPR.

The campus social scene sees many students ready to “party hearty” with alcohol. New University of Oregon research says besides those harsh hangovers, heavy drinking impairs one’s cognitive functions the day after, too.

The board voted to include suspending the college’s criminal justice and health information management programs as part of its plan to save money.

The bioengineering-focused facility is helping the school recruit top-flight faculty and student researchers to a new program.