PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 12 -- Portland General Electric, an electric utility company, issued the following news release: * * * AntFarm to launch new career development program, part of a $413,000 funding round from the PGE Foundation Career Pathways grants AntFarm, a workforce development nonprofit, is launching a new program with support from the PGE Foundation. In total, the PGE Foundation awarded more than $413,000 to 22 nonprofit organizations across Oregon through its Career Pathways gran  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Christine Drazan Silent as Trump Slashes Crucial Funding to Combat Homelessness * Failed candidate Christine Drazan is once again refusing to stand up to Donald Trump as his administration announces plans to slash critical funding to combat homelessness, which "could quickly place as many as 170,000 formerly homeless people at risk of returning to the streets." This comes as Oregonians have made it o  more

ASHLAND, Oregon, Nov. 11 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news release: * * * Design Patterns and AI: Computer Science evolves at SOU A new "Design Patterns" course in Southern Oregon University's Computer Science program leans on artificial intelligence to perform coding tasks, allowing students to focus on the big picture and serve as architects rather than carpenters. The course - an upper-division elective intended primarily for Computer Science majors - reflects an ong  more

NEWBERG, Oregon, Nov. 12 -- George Fox University issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2025: * * * George Fox University Receives $334,000 NSF Grant to Develop Games for Early Math Education The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded George Fox Professor of Education Nicole Enzinger a grant to lead an innovative study in mathematics education. The funded project totals nearly $1 million, and George Fox will receive $334,000 of the collaborative grant. Conducted over three an  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 13 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Joint OHSU and Adventist Health Portland statement * Oregon Health & Science University and Adventist Health Portland have worked together since 2018 to expand access to high-quality health care for people in East Multnomah County. As the health care landscape continues to evolve and grow increasingly complex, both organizations have reviewed their partnership to ensure it best supports patient  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Nov. 11 -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: * * * New analysis yields clearer picture of toxin-producing blue-green algae blooms * CORVALLIS, Ore. - A long-term analysis shows that a major Oregon reservoir abruptly swapped one type of toxic algae for another midway through the 12-year study period, absent any obvious cause. The project provides a novel look at harmful algal blooms Link is external, or HABs, which pose multiple health risks Link   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * New Oregon Poll Finds Trump Agenda Deeply Unpopular, Spelling Trouble for Christine Drazan * Over 6 in 10 Oregonians want a governor who will stand up to Trump A new poll from Public Policy Polling shows that Oregon voters overwhelmingly want a governor who will stand up to Donald Trump's deeply unpopular agenda - suggesting an "an uphill journey to the governor's mansion" for extreme Oregon Republ  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 14 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU research will examine effect of bright-light therapy on brain health * Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have earned a four-year, $4 million award to determine whether bright-light therapy improves brain function and potentially forestalls neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases for people with traumatic brain injuries. The award is part of t  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Nov. 13 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following Q&A on Nov. 12, 2025, by communication professor Lauren Beatty with University Chaplain Ryan Green: * * * Interview with new University Chaplain, Ryan Green A conversation about calling & settling in to a new community * A conversation about calling & settling in to a new community At the beginning of the fall 2025 semester, Olivet Nazarene University announced the appointment of Ryan Green as the new Univers  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 14 -- Portland State University issued the following news release: * * * PSU's InnovAIte Symposium Showcases Campus Leadership in Responsible AI Innovation By Lacey Friedly Last month, faculty and staff from across Portland State University (PSU) gathered for the inaugural one-day InnovAIte Symposium, marking the culmination of our first cohort's journey through the InnovAIte Academy. The high energy event brought together participants, faculty, and external partners f  more