EUGENE, Ore. — The interest rates on some student loans will double next month unless Congress takes action to keep the current rate. Students at the University of Oregon say school is hard enough to pay for and many weren’t planning on having even higher interest rates on their student loans. Currently, the interest rate … Continue reading »
Oregon Holds Tuition Increase Hearing
EUGENE, Ore. — Students at the University of Oregon are speaking out about the proposed Oregon University System tuition increases. Ten students testified Friday morning at the Erb Memorial and their message was clear–a good education is getting way too expensive. UO students who testified say mounting college costs are making it nearly impossible for … Continue reading »
Secretary Audits University System
EUGENE, Ore. — An audit of the Oregon University System has the secretary of state calling for change. Secretary Kate Brown wants to see more affordable options in the state’s public universities and debt reduction for college students in Oregon. Students KEZI 9 News spoke with say the cost of going after a degree these … Continue reading »
OSU Students Protest Tuition Hikes
CORVALLIS, Ore. — The state legislature met for the first time this year, and students at Oregon State University had a strong message for them on their first day back. Students had a simple message for the state legislature on day one of the new session. “From now on our demand is very clear: no … Continue reading »
University Chancellor Steps Down
EUGENE, Ore. — The head of the Oregon University System is stepping down on Friday, but will get paid for another year. It’s part of a severance agreement unanimously approved by the State Board of Higher Education. George Pernsteiner says he’s stepping down because the board wants new leadership. After Pernsteiner runs out of vacation … Continue reading »
