COCC receives nearly $250K grant to offer free, low-cost summer youth programs
Just in time for summer, Central Oregon Community College has received a $247,819 award from the Oregon Association of Education Service Districts…
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OSU researchers discover compounds contributing to smoke taint in wine and grapes
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – An Oregon State University-led research team has discovered a class of compounds that contribute to smoke taint in wine…
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OSU research looks at importance of large wood in streams for land-based animals
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Land managers have invested millions of dollars annually since the 1980s to place large pieces of wood back in streams,…
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OSU team places second in Dept. of Energy Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
A group of Oregon State University students placed second out of 17 teams representing five countries in the Department of Energy’s 2022 Marine…
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COCC’S Barber Library to feature Brad Earl artwork exhibition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An exhibition of more than 20 works by Sisters-based painter Brad Earl, titled “Just Around the Corner,” is showing at…
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OSU research details hazards posed by harmful algae blooms
Research by Oregon State University has shed new light on the hazards associated with harmful algal blooms such as one four years ago that fouled…
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OSU research about how bacteria communication could open door to new infection-fighting medicines
Oregon State University scientists have identified proteins that prevent a bacterial cell from becoming misguided by its own messaging, allowing it…
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OSU-Cascades stages rainy commencement, first held on campus
Hundreds of graduates, family members, faculty and staff smiled through the High Desert rain on Sunday as they took part in the first on-campus…
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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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