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Southern Oregon University Plans Cuts Amid Budget Shortfall
The faculty union at Southern Oregon University is reacting to news that the school plans to cut programs and staff in order to fill a $4 million budget shortfall by the year 2015.
Reports Says UO Lags Behind Peer Institutions
A new report issued by the University of Oregon suggests that it lags its peers in key areas, including the student-faculty ratio, graduation rates and faculty research activity.
Portland Police, City, Feds Come To Civil Rights Agreement
After years of wrangling, the Portland Police, the city and the federal government have come to an agreement on how to avoid violating the civil rights of residents during police confrontations.
Oregon’s Cities Showing Positive Economic Growth
Oregon’s employment growth has been picking up over the past year. Recent figures show that it's primarily due to the recovery in places outside the Portland metropolitan area.
Child Care In Oregon Least Affordable In Nation
A national study released Tuesday says Oregon has the least affordable child care in the country.
Arts Groups Name New Leader
Shannon Planchon formally took over Monday as interim director of both the Oregon Arts Commission and Oregon Cultural Trust.
“Pony” Music Video Premiere!
Leigh Marble will premiere the music video for his song “Pony” on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 at Kelly’s Olympian, Portland, Ore.
Oregon could host 2016 Indoor Track Championships
USA Track & Field announced on Monday it will make an official bid to bring the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships to Portland.
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