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Linfield University agrees to pay fired professor more than $1 million in whistleblower settlement
Daniel Pollack-Pelzner had sued the university nearly two years ago when he was fired after airing allegations of sexual misconduct and antisemitism from Linfield leaders
Oregon community colleges use state investment package to support students
Colleges are using money from Future Ready Oregon to offer discounted and free courses, support student needs and expand programming.

Oregon labor bureau prepares to fine Pacific University more than $840,000
The state agency alleges the private university did not hand over personnel files to employees who requested them.

Colleges are making tuition free for Native students. Will more students graduate?
The University of California system is the latest to announce free tuition for native students — but many say colleges shouldn't stop there.

Oregon college students, administrators concerned over proposed Title IX changes, Supreme Court abortion decision
Oregon U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici gathered a roundtable of students and employees to talk through questions and concerns ahead of the school year.

University of Oregon Board appoints interim president
Provost and Senior Vice President Patrick Phillips will serve as interim leader until UO finds a new permanent leader

Eastern Oregon University president to leave for timber job
EOU’s Board of Trustees will begin planning for President Tom Insko’s departure.

Blue Mountain Community College faculty union files labor grievances over layoffs
Both sides are prepared for a prolonged dispute over faculty layoffs at the Eastern Oregon institution.
How Oregon’s community colleges will be a crucial part of the state’s pandemic recovery
Three retiring community college presidents discuss how COVID-19 affected enrollment at their institutions, and the role community college programs can play in helping students prepare for careers or continued learning.

Oregon’s public universities and private colleges react to the overturning of Roe v. Wade
Several universities reassure students and employees of ongoing reproductive health protections in Oregon. Two large private universities with religious ties stay quiet.