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Roadrunner Report: January 2025
It’s been an eventful time in higher education in the past two weeks since the new administration took office. As I shared in my Federal Update email earlier this week, we are closely monitoring the executive orders. As always, we will continue...

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Congratulates Fall 2024 Honor Roll Students
Congratulations to the following students at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ who earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for 12 or more graded credits during fall term, September 2024 to December 2024.

Roadrunner Report: December 2024
As we all celebrate the winter holidays in various ways, I wanted to send warm wishes for a nice break for each of you, whatever your plans might be. Around the college, it’s been nice to see a lot of end-of-term festivities and celebrations.

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market of Albany Serves Up Support for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Students
When Cindy and Ken Silva were offered the chance to share some comfort food with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ students, it was an easy yes. The pair owns the Albany Grocery Outlet Bargain Market and donated 90 loaves of bread and 1,200 slices of cheese for the Linn-Benton...

Minnie Evans: "Our job here is to lift up our students to be successful"
When Minnie Evans and her husband attended Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in 2012, a little healthy competition gave them the boost they needed to do well. "We took all the same classes for two terms," Evans said. "The teachers knew that we were competing for grades." Her...

Foundation Director's Letter: November
There's something special about sharing a meal together. This fall, we witnessed that first-hand during our inaugural Grilled Cheese Roadshow, where a simple comfort food became a powerful vehicle for student connection and support.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Announces International Partnership in Green Technology and Sustainable Education
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is thrilled to announce its participation in the newly established U.S.-UK Community College and Technical Education Exchange, a collaboration focused on sustainability and green skills training. This initiative, developed by the Association...

OSU General Education Changes
General education requirements are changing at OSU. If you plan to transfer to or dual enroll with OSU, making a transfer plan now is critical in order to maximize credit transfer. To get your transfer plan in place, set up a meeting with your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ...

Following the Data: The Correct Math Plus Corequisite Support
BCC has been engaged in guided pathways work since the movement’s earliest days. The college has implemented many aspects of pathways and is deeply committed to using data to drive decisions. However, the college has not yet made significant gains...

Second Gear: Bernadette Crowe's Passion for Automotive Technology Fueled by the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Foundation
Bernadette isn't your typical Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ student. At 33, a single mom with a nine-year-old son and thirteen-year-old daughter, she's returning to school after years away. Yet she isn't daunted by the challenge. In fact, she's exhilarated. The reason? She's...