Education

Lawmakers take up bill to allow big changes to Oregon’s university system

By Jane Vaughan (Jefferson Public Radio) and Tiffany Camhi (OPB)

Feb. 4, 2026 4:57 p.m. Updated: Feb. 4, 2026 11:24 p.m.

The bill, crafted in conjunction with the state’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission, could open the door to mergers between institutions and audits of academic programs.