Always Hustling
In July an Oregon law went into effect allowing student athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness. Now the student athlete is becoming the student entrepreneur — and college sports will never be the same.
Education
Liberal Arts Colleges Buck Pandemic Downturn
Once thought to be on the verge of extinction, some Oregon liberal arts colleges are succeeding where many universities are floundering.
K-12 Virtual Charters See Wave in Enrollment
Enrollment at public virtual schools surged upward last year — and insiders say it’s likely to continue.
A New Learning Landscape
Despite initial red flags, new data suggest virtual-learning options can improve learning outcomes, make education more accessible and provide students with new career opportunities.
Big Moves
In 2021 Oregon’s institutions of higher ed saw major leadership shifts and headline-grabbing controversies. What’s going on?
Long-Term Childcare Fix On The Horizon
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici joins fellow lawmakers to reintroduce an act to make childcare more accessible.
Back to School
MBA programs are seeing an influx of applicants as the COVID-19 economic slowdown drives many to learn new skills or rethink their careers.
The Steep Cost of Gender Bias
A study from Oregon State University College of Business suggests the best way to eliminate gender bias is to remove humans partially from the hiring process.
School Daze
While educators, politicians and scientists debate the risks and benefits of in-person schooling, students, parents and businesses feel the pain.