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Fri, Apr 12 2013
Who Should Govern Oregon Universities?
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow Oregon universities to create their own independent governing boards, rather than answering to the State Board of Higher Education.
Thu, Feb 14 2013
The Lasting Influence Of Student Debt
How has student debt influenced your decisions about what to study or what kind of job to pursue after graduation?
Thu, Sep 13 2012
UO and OSU start Random Drug Testing
The University of Oregon and Oregon State University plan to start randomly drug testing student athletes.
Thu, Jul 26 2012
New Approach to Online Learning
The University of Washington is the latest school to try out a new approach to online learning that could reach thousands of new students.
Tue, Jun 5 2012
Tuition Costs Increase
Last week, the Oregon University System announced another round of tuition hikes. What does this mean for students and their universities?
Thu, Apr 19 2012
Youth Unemployment
The unemployment rate for people under 25 is even higher than the overall unemployment rate. And it's going up.
Fri, Apr 6 2012
Class in Prison
Have you ever wondered what life is like behind bars?
Tue, Jan 31 2012
Unionizing University of Oregon
University of Oregon faculty members have launched a unionizing effort. What difference would this for students and the university at large?
Fri, Dec 9 2011
Another Virginia Tech Shooting
In the aftermath of another shooting on the campus of Virginia Tech, we'll revisit issues of public safety and ask are we doing enough to protect students on campus?
Tue, Nov 29 2011
Lariviere Loses Job
The president of the University of Oregon has lost his job, causing deep divisions between UO and the State Board of Higher Education. We'll get reactions.
Tue, Sep 27 2011
Record Enrollment for International Students
International student enrollment numbers are hitting record highs at Oregon's public universities. What does this mean for local students?
Tue, Jun 21 2011
Higher Education Update
With state lawmakers expected to wrap up the legislative session early, which bills and budgets affecting higher education are still on the table?
Fri, Jun 3 2011
Tuition Increases
Why are Oregon's public universities raising tuition?
Wed, Jan 12 2011
The Slow Path to Adulthood
Why are twenty-somethings taking longer to become adults?
Mon, Jan 3 2011
Restructuring Higher Education
If the state gives up its control over Oregon's public universities, how will that affect faculty, students and administrators?
Tue, Nov 2 2010
College For Profit?
Have you attended or worked with a for-profit higher education program? What was you experience?
Mon, Aug 2 2010
Lewis & Clark's New President
What questions do you have for Lewis and Clark College's new president?
Fri, Feb 19 2010
Finding Solutions: What Works and Why for Student Achievement
What works and why for boosting student achievement?
Thu, Dec 3 2009
Talking Education with Richard Lariviere
What questions to you have for the new University of Oregon President?
Tue, Sep 29 2009
Future of Public Higher Ed
What should Oregon's public higher education system look like in the future?
Wed, May 27 2009
Students and Credit Card Reform
What access should students have to credit cards?
Fri, Apr 17 2009
Tuition Equity?
Should illegal immigrants who graduate from Oregon high schools be allowed to pay in-state tuition for college?
Mon, Feb 23 2009
Dollars and Sense
Is the economy sending you back to school?
Mon, Jan 26 2009
Lower Returns for Higher Ed
How should the state helping parents save for college?
Tue, Sep 9 2008
Student Debt
How does the cost of college impact students today?
Fri, Jun 20 2008
Essential Skills for the Real World (or College)
What do you think of Oregon's new graduation requirements?
Tue, May 20 2008
School Trips
What is the most effective way to curb alcohol and drug abuse among students on college campuses?
