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Colleges and universities in Oregon and California can no longer allow students without permanent legal status access to some federally funded programs meant to help disadvantaged students earn degrees, according to a recent decision from the U.S. Department of Education.

Columbia University agreed to implement a host of policy changes, including overhauling its rules for protests and conducting an immediate review of its Middle Eastern studies department.

Four of the state’s smaller higher education institutions earned top research designations for the first time.

Universities in Oregon are grappling with how to respond to federal policy changes under the Trump administration that threaten diversity programs and support for immigrant students.

Colleges and universities are no longer protected from immigration raids, and Oregon’s higher education institutions are preparing for the worst.

Former members of the Western Oregon University women’s basketball team say they experienced physical and emotional abuse while playing during the 2023-24 season.

Federal funding for research projects is a particular worry for the state’s larger public universities, which receive millions of dollars in federal research funding each year.

Downsizing Portland State faculty and staff is a key part of the administration’s plan to close an $18 million budget deficit this year.

The state’s public universities and community colleges are calling for increased investment in higher education.

Despite significant roadblocks to federal student aid, more Oregonians signed up for post-secondary education this fall. Community college students are driving the enrollment boost.