COCC awards 700 degrees and certificates at drive-through ‘Car-mencement’
Last year’s drive-through “car-mencement” was such a success, COCC decided to bring it back this year. Graduates were able to walk across the stage…
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More than 4,000 OSU graduates take part in first in-person Corvallis commencement in three years
More than 4,000 students took part Saturday in Oregon State University’s first in-person commencement event in three years at Reser Stadium on…
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OSU-Cascades to host its first on-campus graduation ceremony on remediated pumice mine site
Oregon State University–Cascades will host the first-ever graduation event on its Bend campus on Sunday — and at the site of a former pumice mine,…
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Hugh Hartman Elementary Juntos Aprendemos program celebrates graduation for 26 preschoolers
At Hugh Hartman Elementary School, parents came with balloons and smiles — so proud of their young graduates.…
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Bend-La Pine Schools to graduate nearly 1,300 members of the Class of ’22 at six high school ceremonies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — During the next week, more than 1,280 students will graduate from Bend-La Pine Schools during graduation ceremonies at six local…
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National engineering education, research and service leader named OSU’s next president
Jayathi Y. Murthy, a national leader in higher education engineering teaching, research and service, and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion,…
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COVID-19 increases risk of psychiatric diagnoses in the months after infection, OSU study finds
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recent Oregon State University study found that COVID-19 patients had a roughly 25% increased risk of developing a…
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OSU research sheds light on why not all obese patients develop type 2 diabetes
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Researchers at Oregon State University have invented a new analytical method that sheds light on an enduring mystery…
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Brian Barringer named new principal at La Pine Middle School
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Monday the hiring of Brian Barringer to serve the next…
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Kiwanis Club of Redmond awards $18,500 in scholarships to graduating seniors
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The scholarship committees of the Kiwanis Club of Redmond have awarded $18,500 in scholarships to more than a dozen…
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What’s on the minds and in the plans for 2 of Central Oregon’s Class of ’22 high school graduates?
Thea Brown and Gabriel Favia are spending their last few days walking the halls of Realms High School, getting ready to graduate. As we all know, and…
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Tony Vicknair named interim principal of Ridgeview High School
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District is pleased to announce it has selected Tony Vicknair as the interim principal of Ridgeview High…
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Redmond School District seeks applicants to fill board vacancy
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District is seeking qualified people to apply for a vacancy on its Board of Directors. The board consists…
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Bend-La Pine teachers call for grading policy to end 50% ‘floor,’ revert to pre-pandemic status
A letter from an anonymous group of Bend-La Pine Schools teachers calls for the grading “floor” to move from 50%, where it’s been during the COVID-19…
Continue Reading Bend-La Pine Schools invite community to review World Language curriculum
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members, staff and students are invited to share input on the World Language curriculum, grades 6-12, up for approval…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy graduates largest class ever — 187 seniors
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — During commencement ceremonies held on Wednesday, May 25, Redmond Proficiency Academy graduated 187 seniors from the Class of…
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COCC launching new visual arts certificate programs in graphic design, illustration
Central Oregon Community College’s art department will begin offering two unique visual art certificate programs this fall, specializing in…
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Two finalists chosen for La Pine Middle School principal; community forum set
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students, staff and community members are invited to meet the two finalists for the principal position at La Pine Middle…
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OSU-Cascades to honor Interim OSU President Becky Johnson at June 12 commencement
Oregon State University–Cascades will honor OSU Interim President Becky Johnson, who led the Bend campus for 12 years, during its 21st annual…
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Bend-La Pine Schools superintendent speaks on Texas school tragedy
The Bend-La Pine School Board met Tuesday night for a special meeting followed by a work session. In the special meeting, the board approved…
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