PORTLAND, Oregon, April 9 -- The American College of Healthcare Sciences issued the following news release: The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) is proud to introduce the Wellness Business Operations Specialist (WBOS)(TM) micro-credential, designed specifically to provide an essential foundation for launching, managing, and growing a business in the wellness field. This program is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to launch their own wellness ventures. It is also tailore  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 12 -- Portland Community College issued the following news: By James Hill Portland Community College is one of 15 parks and nature projects that were recently awarded grants totaling $2.3 million by the Metro Council. Made possible by the 2019 parks and nature bond measure, PCC received $166,667 for capital improvements provided by Metro funds while the college is awarding $83,333 matching funds. The three-year project at the Rock Creek Campus will primarily focus on e  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, April 9 -- Oregon State University issued the following news: The family of Bernard Malamud, a former Oregon State University faculty member and one of the most influential post-World War II American Jewish writers, has made a gift supporting the university's writing program, where Malamud developed his literary career. Malamud taught at Oregon State from 1949 to 1961. During that time, he won his first National Book Award. He later went on to receive a second National Book   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 13 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU is among first to test in a biosafety level 3 laboratory whether vaccine-elicited antibodies block infection of a live virus * * * By Erik Robinson New research using live SARS-CoV-2 virus reveals an updated vaccine provides a strong immune response against previous strains and emerging variants. The findings by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, published as a   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 12 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: A recent visit by the Surgeon General of the U.S. Army, Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, D.O., M.P.H., highlighted Oregon Health & Science University's long-standing partnership with the military to advance health care for soldiers as well as civilians. "I could not be more grateful to OHSU and other civilian hospitals for opening their doors to soldiers for training," said Izaguirre while she met with OHS  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, April 9 -- Oregon State University issued the following news on April 8, 2024: The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved tuition rates and student fees for the 2024-25 school year and accepted an updated 10-year business forecast. The undergraduate tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year include an overall increase of 4.65% for continuing students. At the same time, Oregon State will increase student financial aid funded by the university by $9.5   more

SALEM, Oregon, April 12 -- The Oregon House Democrats issued the following news release: During a Democratic Caucus meeting this week, Oregon House Democrats elected Rep. Tom Andersen (D-South Salem), a former Salem City Councilor and trial attorney, to be Assistant Majority Leader. Rep. Hai Pham (D-S Hillsboro & W Beaverton), a father, pediatric dentist, Leukemia survivor, and Vietnamese refugee, was also chosen to serve the caucus as chair of professional development for members. Other membe  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 9 -- Portland Community College issued the following news: By Misty Bouse Recently, Portland Community College and Columbia River Correctional Institution (CRCI) hosted the first-ever celebration with friends and family of a 14-student cohort graduating with a Pre-Trades Construction Career Pathway Certificate of Completion. The students in custody, who often feel overlooked, were exceptionally grateful for this rare opportunity to prepare for brighter futures. Since C  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, April 10 -- Oregon State University issued the following news: Three third-year undergraduate students at Oregon State University have been selected as 2024 Goldwater Scholars by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. Jose Naranjo Mendez of San Jose, Puerto Rico, Madalyn Gragg of Wamic, Oregon, and Roberto Ponce Velez of Silverton, Oregon, are the recipients. Oregon State has had 21 Goldwater Scholars in the past 11 years. Sixteen of those ha  more