Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to deliver COCC’s commencement address June 17
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer will serve as commencement speaker at Central Oregon Community College’s graduation ceremony at…
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OSU, Baylor researchers report breakthrough in computer chip energy efficiency that could cut data center power use
Researchers at Oregon State University and Baylor University say they have made a breakthrough toward reducing the energy consumption of the photonic…
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Bend Education Association awards $1,000 scholarships to 15 graduating Bend-La Pine students
Last week, the Bend Education Association and its members awarded $15,000 to graduating students of Bend-La Pine Schools in support of their future…
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Redmond schools make secondary curriculum available for public preview
The Redmond School District is inviting community members to preview secondary curricula that will be recommended for adoption to be implemented next…
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Oregon independent colleges, universities report $3.5 billion in yearly economic impact
TUALATIN, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities’ members annual economic impact to the state of Oregon is…
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Salute to Seniors: Bend Tech Academy’s Class of ’23 is small, close-knit
Our next Salute to Seniors for the Class of 2023 focuses on Bend Tech Academy at Marshall High School, where students relish the smaller class sizes…
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Oregon House OKs, sends governor legislation to require fentanyl education in schools
The Fentanyl Education Bill, SB 238 A, passed the House Thursday, with 59 yes votes and 1 excused absence, after passing the Senate last month 28-1,…
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La. ship launch marks milestone in OSU-led construction of new US oceanographic research vessels
HOUMA, La. (KTVZ) – The first of three new oceanographic research vessels dedicated to advancing marine science along U.S. coasts was successfully…
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Bend-La Pine Schools announce 3 new elementary school principals, asst. principal
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Friday the selection of three principals and one assistant principal for three elementary…
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COCC names Michael LaLonde VP of finance and operations
Central Oregon Community College announced Thursday that following a national search, the college has selected Michael LaLonde, former president and…
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Marc Zollinger named Bear Creek Elementary School interim principal
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Tuesday that Marc Zollinger has been hired to be the Interim Principal at Bear Creek…
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OSU report finds public funding helped boost available child care slots in Oregon since 2020
Available child care slots for young children in Oregon grew by almost 5% from March 2020 to December 2022, thanks in part to increased public…
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OSU to lead federal effort to advance semiconductor technologies in Northwest
Oregon State University will spearhead a $1 million National Science Foundation project to advance semiconductor technologies in the Pacific…
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Redmond HS Marine Corps JROTC Team to compete in National Academic Bowl in Washington, DC
Through all the obstacles students have faced over the last three years, Marine Corps JROTC cadets have risen to the challenge through their…
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Meet Quori: OSU is leading a $5 million effort to speed robotics research with this standardized robot
Researchers at Oregon State University are part of a $5 million National Science Foundation effort to accelerate robotics research by making…
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OSU-Cascades sets record, raises more than $95,000 for scholarships, programs on ‘Dam Proud Day’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Supporters of Oregon State University-Cascades set a record, raising more than $95,000 for student scholarships and programs…
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OSU-Cascades receives $3.9 million federal grant to address shortage of Central Oregon school counselors
OSU-Cascades has been awarded a $3.9 million federal grant to provide full tuition for up to 75 eligible graduate students in a Master of Counseling…
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Crook County School District adds second school resource officer, new security camera system
The Crook County School District has announced that two full-time School Resource Officers will now be assigned to protect local students and staff.…
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OSU sets record with eight Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards, one from Bend
Oregon State University has had a record eight applicants earn placement into the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2023-24 academic…
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COCC set to host regional Early Learning Conference on Bend campus
Central Oregon Community College is hosting the regional Early Learning Conference for the Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children,…
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