Higher Education

A student who sued Lane Community College after he was banned from campus will be allowed to return to school.

Classified employees at Oregon’s seven public universities have voted to authorize a strike, which could begin as early as Sep. 28.

Oregon's Emergency Board approved the final $7.5 million in state aid for Southern Oregon University, aiding the school's recovery as lawmakers raise broader system concerns.

A former student is suing Lane Community College, accusing it of banning him from campus for criticizing the administration and school board over budget cuts. LCC has disputed the allegations.

The University of Oregon is offering more details about how it plans to cut $65 million from its budget as it weathers declining out-of-state enrollment and other trends impacting higher education.

Officials said accreditation, classes, and financial aid will not be impacted.

Oregonians looking to skill-up quickly now have access to federal student aid. But most colleges in the state won’t have eligible workforce programs until next year.

A federal judge denied class action status for a Title IX lawsuit against the University of Oregon brought by beach volleyball and club rowing athletes.

The Lane Community College board cut about $4.2 million when it approved its annual budget Wednesday. This comes after months of tense deliberations during which the college’s administration outlined programs and positions that could be cut.

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Education is hoped to ease Oregon's teacher shortage.

Lane Community College leaders estimated in a meeting Wednesday that they’ll need to eliminate 20.5 positions and cut two academic programs to balance next year’s budget.

Labor advocates are asking the University of Oregon to give two former union leaders their jobs back.