Joan McGuire
Growing Up
A $200 million revitalization effort in the heart
of Bend signals the end of urban adolescence.
100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon in 2023
Congratulations to all the organizations who made the list.
In Ashland, the Play’s (Still) the Thing
This fall Tim Bond returned to his longtime creative home to serve as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s artistic director. The festival is struggling, but Bond’s outlook is sunny.
Policy Brief: The Business Case for Protecting Youth Access to Diverse Literature
Censorship attempts undermine our ability to shape the next generation of thinkers and leaders.
Nursing School Blues
The nursing-educator shortage is an old story with growing consequences. Can Oregon’s colleges and lawmakers finally solve the problem?
Keeping Score
A popular app with AI capabilities — fittingly called GameChanger — makes it easier than ever to track and share every moment of a sporting event. The company has upended the world of youth sports and now has its sights on the big leagues.
Course Correction
Ann Cudd makes her debut this fall as Portland State’s president as the school faces
the headwinds of declining enrollment, rising tuition and administrative bloat. She’s optimistic the school can persevere — and help revive Portland’s embattled downtown.
