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OCOP urges Wyden, Merkley to increase Pell Grant
The Oregon Council of Presidents sent a letter signed by all seven Oregon university presidents urging senators Wyden and Merkley to increase the Pell Grant.
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US House takes up budget reconciliation package
US House committee chairs began mark-up on a series of reconciliation bills that intend to provide $3.5 trillion in new investments.
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COVID-19 has hit farmworkers especially hard
A new UO study, recently shared with the U.S. secretary of labor, shows that COVID-19 has caused long-term challenges for farmworkers in Oregon.
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See a legislator, say thank you
Like all educational institutions, the pandemic hit UO hard, but legislators stepped up to provide funding and support students.
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Labor Secretary Walsh holds roundtable at UO
Secretary Walsh, alongside President Schill, listened to concerns about the thousands of farmworkers who were in the field during the recent heat wave and wildfires.
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Southern Oregon gets its first ALERTWildfire camera
After over two years of planning, Southern Oregon’s first ALERTWildfire camera has been installed in Cave Junction.
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UO joins Campus Vaccine Challenge
In a continued effort to combat the pandemic, the UO has joined the White House COVID-19 Campus Vaccine Challenge.
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UO prof testifies before Congress
UO professor Laura Pulido offered members of Congress an overview of issues exacerbating environmental justice issues in the US.
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Oregon colleges, universities to get basic needs coordinators
Lawmakers devoted nearly $5 million to hiring "benefits navigators" to help students get connected with public assistance programs, find housing or access technology for schoolwork with HB 2835.
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