Meerah Powell
Meerah Powell is a higher education reporter for OPB. She previously worked as a news reporter and podcast producer for Eugene Weekly in her hometown of Eugene, Oregon. Along with writing and audio work, Meerah also has experience with photography and videography. She graduated from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication. Send Meerah story ideas at mpowell@opb.org.
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Wyden, Bonamici introduce bill to increase student food security
The legislation aims to remove barriers students might face in accessing SNAP and other benefits.
Portland State’s new president lays out priorities for downtown campus
PSU President Ann Cudd recently joined Gov. Tina Kotek’s new Central City Task Force
University of Oregon schedules in Big Ten are still ‘TBD’
The UO Board of Trustees met Tuesday to hear updates on athletics conference realignment.
Western Oregon University to offer new certificates in American Sign Language
WOU's new certificates are intended to give professionals the skills to better serve the deaf and hard of hearing communities throughout the state
Here’s what Oregonians need to know as student loan repayment set to resume
Oregon U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici hosted a webinar about loan repayments that will start back up at the end of September.
Athletic conference realignments continue to shake up 2 of Oregon’s largest universities
Following more departures from the Pac-12, OSU determines next steps while UO prepares for its move next year to the Big Ten.
Nation’s first four-year, independent Chicano university celebrates 50 years since founding in Oregon
Although Colegio César Chávez was only around for a decade, its impact on Oregon continues today.
Pacific University faces nearly $4 million payout following lawsuit
The university may have to pay a former student millions after suspending him
Oregon’s community colleges generate billions for the economy, report says
Oregon’s 17 community colleges generated more than $9 billion in annual economic impact for the state in the 2021-2022 fiscal year, according to a report released last week by the Oregon Community College Association.
OHSU and Legacy Health agree to merge, shaking up the Portland region’s health care landscape
The complicated merger has major ramifications for health care in the Portland metro area and across much of Oregon.